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Paris Mayor Swims in Beautified Seine Ahead of Olympic Games NYT » World News Anne Hidalgo swam in the cleaned-up waters of the capital’s river, fulfilling a promise that has become a symbol of the Olympic Games that start this month.

Biden vs. His Party NYT » World News The Democratic Party’s Biden dilemma is unresolved, even as the momentum against him slows.

Hiker’s Death Prompts Move to Allow Wider Bear Cull in Romania NYT » World News But some experts described the planned cull as excessive and said it would not keep people safe.

World’s Rarest Whale Washes Up on New Zealand Beach NYT » World News Only six specimens of the spade-toothed whale have ever been identified. This carcass could be the first that scientists are able to dissect.

Heat Wave in Ukraine Further Strains Its Electricity Grid NYT » World News To prevent a collapse of the electricity system, crippled by months of Russian attacks, the authorities have imposed rolling blackouts. Experts say it’s a harbinger of what’s to come this winter.

How France Blocked the Far Right NYT » World News The French had a far-right government before, one that collaborated with the Nazis. When casting ballots even today, that is not an easy thing to forget.

Trump Says Taiwan Should Pay for U.S. Defense NYT » World News Trump also accused Taiwan of sinking the U.S. semiconductor sector, signaling he wants a more transactional approach to shielding the island from China.

Traces of Cyanide Found in Bangkok Hotel Room Where Six Died NYT » World News The police said that one of the people found dead in the room on Tuesday was believed to have administered the poison.

Flash Flooding in Toronto Leads to Rescues and Power Outages NYT » World News More than 167,000 customers lost power on Tuesday after severe thunderstorms.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News President Biden’s growing isolation.

A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace NYT » World News When King Charles unveils the new U.K. government’s agenda in Parliament on Wednesday, he will be surrounded by rituals that nod to hundreds of years of history.

Russian Orthodox Church Wages a ‘Holy War’ Against Satanism, and the West NYT » World News A battle has erupted in Moldova over its links to the Russian Orthodox Church, seen by many as a tool of Moscow’s influence abroad.

Israeli Strikes Kill Over 20 and Hit Another U.N. Building in Gaza NYT » World News The Israeli military said it was targeting militants operating in a U.N. school being used as a shelter in Nuseirat. A second strike caused fatalities in Al-Mawasi, the Gazan Health Ministry said.

Wednesday Briefing: A Turbulent Moment in U.S. Politics NYT » World News Plus, Israeli strikes killed more than 20 people in Gaza.

Vineyard Wind Turbine Breaks a Blade, Sending Pieces Ashore on Nantucket NYT » World News It’s unclear why a blade from one of the Vineyard Wind turbines broke into pieces, which are washing up on Nantucket beaches.

Former Syrian Official in Charge of Notorious Prison Is Arrested in California NYT » World News Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who was seeking U.S. citizenship, is accused of falsely describing whether he persecuted anyone for their political beliefs or had been involved in any killings.

U.S. Detected Iranian Plot to Kill Trump Separate From Last Weekend’s Shooting NYT » World News American intelligence agencies were tracking an Iranian assassination effort even before the attack on former President Donald J. Trump. But officials said the two were unrelated.

Bangladesh Deploys Border Force to Try to Quell Student Protests NYT » World News Across the country, students have taken to the streets over job quotas that they say limit their opportunities.

Rare Attack in Oman on Shiite Worshipers Leaves 6 People Dead NYT » World News Assailants attacked worshipers in Oman observing the Shiite day of mourning Ashura, in an unusual eruption of violence in a normally peaceful Gulf nation that prides itself on religious tolerance.

Surge in Violence by West Bank Settlers Draws Ire of Israel’s Allies NYT » World News The European Union sanctioned settler extremists for ‘systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians,’ and rights groups say the Israeli military is complicit.