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Why the World Fears a War Between Israel and Iran NYT » World News An all-out war could entangle countries around the world and threaten the global economy.

Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Presidency in Disputed Election NYT » World News Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party, which has governed the southern African nation for nearly 50 years, was declared the victor amid violence and widespread allegations of fraud.

Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math NYT » World News A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.

How Two Allies Wrestled Over a Crypto Giant and a Prisoner NYT » World News The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.

Israeli Attack Killed 3 More of Its Soldiers in the South, Lebanon Says NYT » World News Israel’s military said it was looking into whether its forces had “accidentally harmed” Lebanese soldiers while conducting raids in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.

U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress NYT » World News An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.

U.K. Plans Disposable Vape Ban in England NYT » World News The measure, which echoes plans in Scotland and Wales, aims to protect young people’s health and reduce environmental damage.

3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists NYT » World News The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.

Putin Abandons Caution on North Korea in Pursuit of Victory in Ukraine NYT » World News The invasion of Ukraine has led the Russian leader to jettison cooperation with the West over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal in favor of an ever-deepening military alliance with Pyongyang.

What We Know About the Militant Attack in Turkey NYT » World News After the assault on an aerospace complex in Ankara, Turkey struck sites of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and its affiliates in Syria and Iraq.

India Evacuates 1 Million as Tropical Cyclone Dana Nears NYT » World News With the storm forecast to make landfall by early Friday, residents in parts of West Bengal and Odisha States took shelter in thousands of camps.

Live Updates: U.S. and Qatar Say Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Will Resume, but Offer Few Details NYT » World News Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said U.S. and Qatari negotiators would soon meet to restart long-stalled talks, but did not cite any specific reason for optimism.

New Pope Francis Encyclical Urges Catholics to Reject Individualism NYT » World News In an encyclical titled “He Loved Us,” Francis draws on spiritual themes in the hopes of helping people find deeper meaning while living in today’s hectic societies.

How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military? NYT » World News The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and politically empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.

Cambodia Journalist Who Exposed Scams Is Released on Bail NYT » World News Mech Dara spent three weeks in detention after he was charged for posts he made online. He still faces a charge of “incitement to provoke social chaos.”

Metula, Israeli Town on Lebanon Border, Worries for Its Future NYT » World News Abandoned and off limits to civilians, Metula, a symbol of early pioneering Zionism, is left half-ruined by Hezbollah’s rockets and missiles.

E.P.A. Toughens Requirements to Remove Lead Paint Dust Around Children NYT » World News The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup.

Lucy Letby, Former U.K. Nurse, Tries to Appeal One Conviction for Attempted Murder NYT » World News Ms. Letby is serving 15 life sentences after the deaths and collapses of babies in the neonatal unit where she worked. On Thursday judges will consider whether she can appeal one of her convictions.

What We Learned Talking to the Taliban’s Most Fearsome Leader NYT » World News Sirajuddin Haqqani, who has a $10 million American bounty on his head, is now positioning himself as a figure of relative moderation.

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