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Iran Suggests Pausing High Levels of Uranium Enrichment to Avoid Censure, Monitor Says NYT » World News Iran has raised the possibility it would stop expanding its stockpile of uranium enriched to a purity of 60 percent — very close to the level needed for a weapon, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says.

Activist Kianoosh Sanjari’s Final Act Stuns Iran NYT » World News Repeatedly imprisoned in his country, Kianoosh Sanjari refused to be silenced by the government. But in the end, despairing of change, he silenced himself.

Biden Fades Out of the Picture in Talks With World Leaders NYT » World News As he made his final appearance at global gatherings, including at the Group of 20 summit in Brazil, President Biden lobbied for his foreign policy goals even as leaders shifted attention away from him.

Netanyahu Offers $5 Million for Each Hostage Freed in Gaza NYT » World News As he resists pressure to reach a cease-fire that would release the captives, Israel’s prime minister is now offering a reward for their freedom, while still vowing to punish anyone who hurts a hostage.

Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine hits Russia with U.S. Missiles NYT » World News Plus, the Scandinavian band that’s big in Asia.

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Arrested on Suspicion of Rape NYT » World News Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was arrested on Monday. His lawyer denied the accusation and said his client was cooperating with the authorities.

Sweden, Finland and Norway Update Crisis Advice as Ukraine-Russia War Grinds On NYT » World News Sweden, Finland and Norway have recently updated their advice for citizens preparing to survive war and other crises, wary of Ukraine’s grinding fight against Russia.

Brazilian Police Arrest Soldiers in Alleged Plot to Kill President Lula NYT » World News Members of an elite army unit planned to kill Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022 as part of an effort to keep Jair Bolsonaro in power after he lost the presidential election.

The Perfect Novel for the Baku Climate Summit: Lydia Kiesling’s Mobility NYT » World News The U.N. climate conference, held in a petrostate, is a surreal moment. This darkly funny novel about Baku, oil companies and climate change in the first Trump term helps make sense of it all.

Delhi Trudges Through Another Air Pollution Nightmare NYT » World News The government seems powerless to protect its citizens from this annual crisis, let alone prevent it.

As Pelicot Rape Trial Nears End in France, Wife Speaks of ‘Banality’ NYT » World News Gisèle Pelicot made her final address to the court, calling the things her husband allegedly did to her ‘unforgivable.’

What Are ATACMS, the U.S. Missiles That Officials Say Ukraine Fired Into Russia? NYT » World News In a major policy shift, the Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use the ballistic missiles within Russia.

Ukraine Fired U.S.-Made Missiles Into Russia for First Time, Officials Say NYT » World News The attack came just two days after President Biden gave Ukraine permission to use long-range U.S.-made weapons to strike targets inside Russia.

Out of Gaza NYT » World News We photographed badly wounded Gazans who made it out for treatment. Many can think of little but the dead they left behind. “We wanted to go with them, too,” one child told us.

U.S. Envoy Visits Lebanon, Seeking Truce Between Israel and Hezbollah NYT » World News Amos Hochstein met with the speaker of the Lebanese Parliament amid efforts to stop the fighting.

Putin Lowers Nuclear Weapons Threshold After U.S. Allows Ukraine to Use Missiles Against Russia NYT » World News A decree signed by the Russian leader, though long-planned, came days after President Biden authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia.

Magicians Mount Search for Woman Behind Decades-Old Deception NYT » World News A British society of magicians expelled a woman for tricking her way into the club in 1991. Now it wants to invite her back, but the woman seems to have pulled a disappearing act.

Man Drives Car Into Crowd Outside Primary School in China NYT » World News The incident followed an attack by a driver last week that left 35 people dead, and a mass stabbing several days later.

U.K. Farmers Protest in London Over Inheritance Tax Change NYT » World News Farms worth more than about $1.3 million will face an estate tax from 2026, ending a previous exemption and prompting anger in some rural communities.

Why Michael Learns to Rock Is Big in Asia NYT » World News Michael Learns to Rock hoped for success west of their native Denmark. But for 30 years, they’ve had a devoted following on the other side of the world.