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How Gaza Became a Mass Death Trap NYT » World News Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been prevented from fleeing the narrow strip of land even as bombs have rained down, famine has loomed and disease has spread.

Climbers Rescued from Himalayan Mountain After Being Stranded for Two Nights NYT » World News The two women, one American and one British, became stranded on a Himalayan mountain when their food and equipment fell into a ravine, Indian officials said.

China Calls for Tighter Security After Workers Are Killed in Pakistan NYT » World News Two Chinese nationals were killed and another was injured after a convoy was attacked in Karachi on Sunday. A separatist group claimed responsibility.

Israel-Gaza War: Photos that Defined a Year of Conflict NYT » World News Seven New York Times photojournalists describe moments that have defined a year of war.

Fighting Myanmar’s Patriarchy, One All-Male Panel at a Time NYT » World News Ying Lao has called out the pro-democracy movement for its frequent “manels,” arguing that the exclusion of women from such discussions is hurting the cause.

The War That Won’t End: How Oct. 7 Sparked a Year of Conflict NYT » World News As war in the Middle East spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted. This is why.

Israel Steps Up Attacks in Gaza and Lebanon Ahead of Oct. 7 Anniversary NYT » World News Israel appeared to label much of northern Gaza as an evacuation zone and in Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds, as the region also braced for Israel to hit back at Iran.

Monday Briefing: Reflecting on a Year of War NYT » World News Plus, Paris Fashion Week’s closing fantasia.

Pakistan Bans Protest Movement in Renewed Crackdown on Dissent NYT » World News Analysts say the military is expanding its efforts to squash opposition.

On Social Media, Gazans Share Advice for Those Under Fire in Lebanon NYT » World News A woman known as Chef Hala, who has had to evacuate three times since Israel invaded Gaza, is among those offering practical tips and messages of solidarity.

Peter Jay, Headline-Making British Ambassador to the U.S., Dies at 87 NYT » World News His appointment sparked criticism and charges of nepotism. He later achieved unwanted attention as a character in the novel “Heartburn.”

Pope Names 21 New Cardinals, Reaching Far Beyond Europe NYT » World News The appointments cement Francis’ imprint on the group that will choose his successor, and reflect his vision of a more truly global Roman Catholic Church.

Ship in Need of Repairs Has Explosive Cargo, but No Dock NYT » World News The MV Ruby has meandered around Europe’s northwestern coastline under a cloud of suspicion over its thousands of tons of Russian fertilizer.

U.K. Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Sue Gray, Resigns NYT » World News Ms. Gray, chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said she was stepping down after sustained news media attention over her pay and status.

Fear Overshadows Oct. 7 Memorial Preparations in Israel NYT » World News Amid the chaos and the war that followed the Hamas-led assault, Israel has not yet held a national day of mourning for the 1,200 people who were killed.

Live Updates: Israel Signals an Escalation of Military Activity in Gaza NYT » World News Israel has also broadened its attacks in Lebanon in recent days, expanding its campaign against Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed ally of Hamas.

As War in Ukraine Drags On, Dogs Offer Comfort NYT » World News Dog ownership has surged over the past two years as people seek companionship. In Kyiv, Yorkies, poodles and bichons frisés now rule the streets.

How the Push to Avert a Broader War in Lebanon Fell Apart NYT » World News Diplomats thought both Israel and Hezbollah supported a call for a temporary cease-fire. Then Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader.

Israel Was Ready for a War With Hezbollah. Ending It Will Be Harder. NYT » World News Lessons learned from a 2006 invasion of Lebanon have guided Israel in its current one. Security experts say a political deal is needed to restore calm.

What It’s Like to Return to Israeli Villages Attacked on Oct. 7 NYT » World News Along Israel’s border with Gaza, reminders of the trauma of the Hamas-led assault are inescapable as the few who have returned try to start anew.