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Some African Leaders Are Optimistic About Trump NYT » World News In his first term, Donald Trump denigrated African nations, but leaders there are hopeful his return will bring more investment and less pressure to uphold democracy and human rights.

The Children Who Left Gaza NYT » World News Sixteen young people evacuated from Gaza for treatment of dire injuries. Months later, they face new lives in an unfamiliar country.

A Century of Human Detritus, Visualized NYT » World News “Technostuff” built in the last 100 years outweighs all the living matter on Earth.

Two Sailors Die in Separate Incidents in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race NYT » World News The men were hit in the head by booms on their yachts in separate episodes, as participants faced challenging weather conditions, the police said.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News A mysterious vessel in Finnish waters.

Who Are the Houthis and Why Is the U.S. and Israel Attacking Them? NYT » World News The Iranian-backed militia has launched attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and against Israel.

South Korean Opposition Party Moves to Impeach Acting President NYT » World News As the nation’s president awaits an impeachment trial over an ill-fated martial law bid, its prime minister and interim leader may face an ousting of his own.

Friday Briefing: How Israel Weakened Civilian Protections NYT » World News Plus, video games can’t afford to look this good.

Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here’s Three Things to Know. NYT » World News Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.

Holiday Briefing: A Day to Celebrate NYT » World News A special edition for a special day.

Mozambique Unrest: What to Know NYT » World News More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military.

Manmohan Singh, Indian Premier Who Spurred Economic Boom, Dies at 92 NYT » World News The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan.

Norway Bus Plunges Into Lake, Killing at Least 2 NYT » World News The bus, which was carrying more than 50 people, was partly submerged after leaving a road in the country’s northwest.

Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut NYT » World News The country’s prime minister said the incident, the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure, underscored the danger of a so-called Russian shadow fleet.

Syrian Government Forces Hunt for Senior Assad Official NYT » World News Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.

Biden and Aides Courted Allies Who Undermined U.S. Goals NYT » World News The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.

Israel Bombs Houthi Targets in Yemen After Missile Launches by Militans NYT » World News The assault came after a week of attacks by the Iran-backed militia on Israel.

Investigators Try to Determine Cause of Deadly Plane Crash in Kazakhstan NYT » World News Of 62 passengers and five crew members on board the Azerbaijan Airlines flight, 29 survived, according to Kazakhstan’s authorities.

Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens NYT » World News Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived.

Israel Loosened Its Rules to Bomb Hamas Fighters, Killing Many More Civilians NYT » World News Surprised by Oct. 7 and fearful of another attack, Israel weakened safeguards meant to protect noncombatants, allowing officers to endanger up to 20 people in each airstrike. One of the deadliest bombardments of the 21st century followed.