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What We Know About the Papua New Guinea Landslide NYT » World News Nearly five days after the disaster hit a remote section of the country, officials have started evacuating residents. But the scale of the death toll remains uncertain.

Climate Change Added a Month’s Worth of Extra-Hot Days in Past Year NYT » World News Since last May, the average person experienced 26 more days of abnormal warmth than they would have without global warming, a new analysis found.

Carbon Offsets, a Much-Criticized Climate Tool, Get Federal Guidelines NYT » World News The new principles aim to define ‘high-integrity’ offsets amid concerns that current practices often don’t cut greenhouse gas emissions as claimed.

War-Weary Iraqis Feel for Gaza, but Fear Spread of the Conflict NYT » World News Iraqis want to help Palestinians but say they are still recovering from their own wars and fear playing host to a proxy fight between Iran and the United States.

Cyclone Remal Tears Through India and Bangladesh, Killing at Least 23 NYT » World News The storm, the first of the season, hit the South Asian countries after weeks of intense heat. Millions were left without power.

South Africa’s Young Democracy Leaves Its Young Voters Disillusioned NYT » World News We spoke to South Africans who grew up in the three decades since the country overthrew apartheid and held its first free election about their lives and plans to vote — or not — in this week's pivotal election.

Leaflet by Leaflet, a Few Aging Activists Fight India’s Tide of Bigotry NYT » World News As politicians stoke religious hatred online, these veterans of social causes deliver their messages in person: “Talk to each other. Don’t let anyone divide you.”

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News We’re covering Israel’s offensive in Rafah and the death toll from the Papua New Guinea landslide.

Facing Global Outrage, Netanyahu Calls Civilian Deaths in Rafah Strike ‘Tragic Accident’ NYT » World News The strike on Sunday, which Israeli officials said targeted two Hamas leaders taking cover near a civilian encampment, ignited a fire that killed 45 people, according to the Gazan authorities.

Macron says Israeli operations in Rafah ‘must stop,’ and more news. NYT » World News

Shooting Near Rafah Border Crossing Kills a Member of Egypt’s Security Forces NYT » World News The Israeli military reported the shooting on the border, but neither country said who opened fire. An investigation was underway.

North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket Carrying Satellite NYT » World News The launch came hours after North Korea announced a plan to put a military spy satellite into orbit.

U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan and Vow Support in Face of Chinese Military Drills NYT » World News A bipartisan delegation promised to stand by the island’s newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, after Beijing surrounded the self-governing island with naval vessels and aircraft.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Dozens in Tent Camp in Rafah, Gazan Officials Say NYT » World News

Inside the Factory Supplying Half of Africa’s Syringes NYT » World News In Kenya, Revital Healthcare is manufacturing medical products that Africa needs to take charge of routine health care and respond to outbreaks.

China, Japan and South Korea Hold Talks Overshadowed by U.S. NYT » World News In the first trilateral meeting since 2019, the neighbors sought common ground in trade and cultural exchange while tiptoeing around thorny security issues.

Onstage, Witches and Cossacks Strike a Chord With Ukrainians NYT » World News A play based on an 19th-century literary classic is a smash hit among Ukrainians who see in the story cultural and historical echoes of what they face after two years of war.

Papua New Guinea Landslide Has Buried 2,000 People, Officials Say NYT » World News Just getting to survivors has proved to be an enormous challenge, with a blocked highway and unstable ground “posing ongoing danger” to rescue workers.

Monday Briefing NYT » World News We’re covering a Ukrainian warning of a new Russian offensive as well as a Hamas strike on Israel.

Spying Arrests Send Chill Through Britain’s Thriving Hong Kong Community NYT » World News Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kongers have resettled in the U.K. since 2021, among them prominent pro-democracy activists. China has not forgotten them.