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Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China NYT » World News Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.

Putin Offers Both Reassurance and Threat on a Wider War NYT » World News President Vladimir V. Putin said that claims Russia planned to invade other countries were “nonsense,” but warned them against hosting warplanes meant for Ukraine.

Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says NYT » World News Decades of buried trash is releasing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at higher rates than previously estimated, the researchers said.

Outcry in France as Principal Steps Down Over Head Scarf Incident NYT » World News A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over her head scarf, sparking outrage in a country still scarred by the killing of two teachers.

Germany’s Beloved Dachshund Could Be Threatened Under Breeding Bill NYT » World News The bill would strengthen laws around dog breeding, but Germany’s kennel club worries that the legislation could lead to bans on several breeds.

Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at the ICJ NYT » World News Ireland did not outline the argument it planned to advance at the court, but the country’s lawmakers have made repeated calls to prioritize the protection of civilians in Gaza.

U.S. Says Israel Seeks to Reschedule Canceled Meeting on Rafah NYT » World News Netanyahu’s office hasn’t confirmed it has any desire to make new plans.

The Japanese Sensei Bringing Baseball to Brazil NYT » World News Once a semipro baseball player in Japan, Yukihiro Shimura has now become a baseball missionary.

Middle East Crisis: U.S. Says Israel Has Agreed to Reschedule Key Meeting NYT » World News After the U.S. chose not to veto a U.N. resolution calling for a cease-fire, Israel canceled a meeting in Washington to discuss alternatives to an assault on the city of Rafah.

What We Know About Palestinians Detained in Israel NYT » World News Since Oct. 7, Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians suspected of militant activity. Rights groups allege that Israel has abused some detainees or held them without charges.

What to Know About South Korea’s 2024 Parliament Election NYT » World News Results for the Assembly-controlling opposition party are likely to be a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s two years in office.

The Japanese Sensei Bringing Baseball to Brazil NYT » World News Once a semipro baseball player in Japan, Hirioki Shimura has now become a baseball missionary.

New ‘Serial’ Podcast Explores Life at Guantánamo Bay NYT » World News Season 4 of the “Serial” podcast, nearly a decade in the making, tells an insider history of the infamous American military prison.

Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack NYT » World News The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News Russia’s online efforts to derail Ukraine aid.

As Space Threats Mount, U.S. Lags in Protecting GPS Services NYT » World News GPS has become essential for modern life, but its satellites and signals are vulnerable to attack. China is years ahead in developing alternatives.

Senegal’s New President Was Unknown, but ‘This Family is Not New to Ruling’ NYT » World News How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, age 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? At the family homestead, one relative explained, “This family is not new to ruling.”

After the U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution, Israeli Strikes on Gaza Haven’t Let Up NYT » World News Israel and Hamas appear no closer to negotiating a stop in fighting, with significant gaps remaining between them.

U.S. Says Israel Has Agreed to Try to Reschedule Canceled Trip NYT » World News Netanyahu’s office hasn’t confirmed it has any desire to make new plans.

Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire, With Deaths Reported on Both Sides NYT » World News The exchange came as a U.N. cease-fire demand appeared to be having little effect on the war in Gaza, and pressure increased on neighboring Jordan to sever ties with Israel.