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Lloyd Austin Pushes Back on Claims of Israel Carrying Out Genocide in Gaza NYT » World News Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III made the comments during a hearing that was disrupted several times by protests of U.S. support for Israel’s assault on Hamas.

Wednesday Briefing: A Divided South Korea Votes NYT » World News Also, a landmark climate ruling in Europe.

When Is Eid This Year? How the Solar Eclipse Obscured Moon Sighting NYT » World News Some Muslim communities rely on a centuries-old method to determine when Ramadan ends: a crescent moon. That method was harder to follow this year.

David Cameron Reaches Out to Trump, Taking a Risk on His U.S. Trip NYT » World News David Cameron, the British foreign secretary, said he spoke with Donald Trump, the former, and possibly future, president, about Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Mount Etna Spews Volcanic Vortex Rings Into Italy’s Sky NYT » World News The volcano, one of Europe’s most active, has been spewing volcanic vortex rings at a rapid pace. But that doesn’t mean a big explosion is on the way, one expert says.

Al-Shifa Hospital Grounds in Gaza Are Searched for War Dead NYT » World News With the fighting around the Gaza City medical center at a lull, the goal is now to provide proper burials for the dead.

Champions League: Security Increased After ISIS Threats NYT » World News Online messages urged violent attacks on four matches, prompting the police in England, France and Spain to step up precautions.

Turkey Restricts Exports to Israel in Protest of War in Gaza NYT » World News Turkey announced limits on dozens of products, including cement and jet fuel, prompting Israel to threaten retaliatory trade measures.

On the International Booker Prize Shortlist, Heartbreak and Family Love NYT » World News Books by Jenny Erpenbeck and Hwang Sok-yong are among six nominees for the prestigious award for translated fiction.

Should Alcoholic Beverages Have Cancer Warning Labels? NYT » World News Ireland will require them starting in 2026, and there are nascent efforts elsewhere to add more explicit labeling about the health risks of drinking.

Xi of China Meets With Russia’s Foreign Minister, Reaffirming Ties NYT » World News The visit came days after the U.S. threatened new sanctions against Chinese companies if they aided Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Iran Smuggles Arms to West Bank, Officials Say, to Foment Unrest With Israel NYT » World News The covert operation, described by U.S., Iranian and Israeli officials, is heightening concerns that Iran is seeking to turn the West Bank into a flashpoint in its shadow war with Israel.

Middle East Crisis: As Ramadan Nears Its End, Relief Remains Elusive in Gaza NYT » World News Cease-fire talks are sputtering and widespread hunger persists, even as the pace of the Israel-Hamas war slows.

At UN Court, Germany Fights Allegations of Aiding Genocide in Gaza NYT » World News Nicaragua has accused Germany over its provision of military and financial aid to Israel. Germany has sent a team of international lawyers to defend itself.

The U.S. Urgently Needs a Bigger Grid. Here’s a Fast Solution. NYT » World News A rarely used technique to upgrade old power lines could play a big role in fixing one of the largest obstacles facing clean energy, two reports found.

Switzerland’s Climate Shortfalls Violate Rights, European Court Rules NYT » World News But the court ruled as inadmissible two other climate-related attempts to hold governments accountable.

Canada Wants to Regulate Online Content. Critics Say It Goes Too Far. NYT » World News A bill introduced by the Canadian government to safeguard against online harms has stirred opposition from free speech advocates.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Eclipse day in North America.

A Drone Strike in Odesa, Ukraine, Shatters a Family’s Life NYT » World News Serhii Haidarzhy’s wife and son were killed when their apartment block was hit. He and their daughter survived. The tragedy has become a symbol in Ukraine of the war’s terrible toll on civilians.

New Method That Pinpoints Wood’s Origin May Curb Illegal Timber NYT » World News The study could help identify wood from Russia, which has been banned by many countries because of the war.