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E.U. Officials Set to Vote Today on First Retaliatory Tariffs NYT &rt; World News The European Union is poised to approve a plan to hit back at President Trump’s steel and aluminum levies. Further measures could come next.

Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria NYT &rt; World News The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison.

U.S. Tariffs Hobble African Cocoa Industry and Chocolate Makers NYT &rt; World News The new levies come as nations on the continent continue to struggle with the fallout of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The Strange Case of an Hermès Heir, an Emir and a Deal Gone Wrong NYT &rt; World News Nicolas Puech agreed to sell his multibillion-dollar stake in his family’s luxury goods empire to the royal family of Qatar, but then said he couldn’t gain access to his shares.

China Censors Hashtags Mentioning ‘104%,’ the Size of Trump’s Tariffs NYT &rt; World News State media drove social media discussions around phrases like: “America is fighting a trade war while begging for eggs.”

Wednesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s tariffs take effect.

Reeling From Trump’s Tariffs, South Korea Tries Striking a Delicate Balance NYT &rt; World News As its trade negotiators headed to Washington for talks, South Korea announced measures to support the country’s carmakers who were badly hit by the levies announced by President Trump.

Luxury Fashion Brands Are ‘Biting Their Nails’ Over EU Tariffs NYT &rt; World News As tariffs on the European Union take effect, luxury goods makers are “biting their nails” over their treasured “Made in France” or “Made in Italy” products.

Ukrainians Mourn Many Killed in Russian Strike Near Playground NYT &rt; World News A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that a cease-fire remains as distant as ever.

U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China NYT &rt; World News American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.

Guterres, at U.N., Denounces Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade NYT &rt; World News “The floodgates of horror” have been opened for Palestinians since the collapse of the temporary cease-fire, Secretary General António Guterres said.

Wednesday Briefing: Bracing for More Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Plus, the International Booker Prize shortlist.

Dozens Die in Floods Hitting Congo’s Capital NYT &rt; World News While the Democratic Republic of Congo reels from a new rebel offensive in the east, its capital in the west, Kinshasa, grapples with deadly floods.

‘Getting Heavier’: Climate Change Primes Storms to Drop More Rain NYT &rt; World News With rising temperatures, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, meaning precipitation has a tendency to fall at more extreme levels.

Trump to Sign Order Aimed at Reviving a Struggling Coal Industry NYT &rt; World News The moves include loosening environmental rules, but it is unclear how much they can help reverse the sharp decline in coal power over the last two decades.

Europe Prepares to Counter Trump’s Tariff Moves. Will Retaliation Work? NYT &rt; World News Europe wants to negotiate, but it is also trying to project strength. As Trump warns nations against retaliation, that strategy could be perilous.

Belgian Prince Seeks Pension Benefits NYT &rt; World News A court case by the Belgian king’s younger brother argued that he was entitled to a state pension to keep his wife and adult children financially safe.

Two Chinese Citizens Captured in Ukraine While Fighting for Russia, Zelensky Says NYT &rt; World News The Ukrainian president did not suggest that they had been sent by Beijing’s military, but he pointed to their presence as further evidence that Moscow was not truly interested in peace.

Pilots Discussed Alternate Ways to Land Before Deadly Jeju Air Crash NYT &rt; World News The pilots’ conversation with air traffic controllers, revealed in a partial transcript, could offer clues to what caused the disaster in South Korea, which killed 179 people.

An Explosive Clock Is Ticking on Iran and Its Nuclear Program NYT &rt; World News Expected talks between Iran and the United States would be a late, and perhaps last, opportunity to control Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and avoid war.