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Putin Declares One-Day Easter Truce in Ukraine War NYT &rt; World News President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said that from Saturday evening through Sunday, he had ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” against Ukraine.

Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Gaza, Health Ministry Says NYT &rt; World News Israel was keeping up its intense bombing campaign in the enclave, which has exacted a heavy price on civilians struggling to find safe places to shelter.

Tunisia Hands Heavy Sentences to Prominent Opposition Figures NYT &rt; World News As the North African nation continues to slide toward authoritarianism, a court sentenced about 40 people, including high-profile rivals of the president, to up to 66 years in prison.

How China and the E.U. Are Reacting to Trump’s Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, talks to Jeanna Smialek, The Times’s Brussels bureau chief, and Keith Bradsher, The Times’s Beijing bureau chief, about how Trump’s tariffs are playing out in Europe and China.

Say, Old Sport NYT &rt; World News “The Great Gatsby” is important, of course, but it’s also all kinds of fun.

Despite His Shaky French, Canada’s Prime Minister Is a Hit in Quebec NYT &rt; World News Voters are overlooking Mark Carney’s linguistic gaffes and lack of knowledge about the French-speaking province, viewing him as the most capable candidate to deal with President Trump.

At a Time of Crisis, Canadians Rush to Vote NYT &rt; World News The first day of advance voting brought long waits in many parts of Canada.

What to Know About Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre, Battling to Become Canada’s Next Leader NYT &rt; World News The April 28 election will come down to two candidates with starkly different personalities and experience: Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre.

As Famine Rages in Sudan, U.S. Aid Remains Scarce NYT &rt; World News The stark consequences of the rollback are evident in few places as clearly as in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has combined with a staggering humanitarian catastrophe.

U.S. and Iran to Meet Again for Nuclear Talks, as Israel Watches Closely NYT &rt; World News The Trump administration has sent mixed messages about its goal for the negotiations.

A Fireball Near Mexico City Lit Up the Sky and the Internet NYT &rt; World News The glowing object was a bolide, fireballs that explode in a bright flash, according to experts. It streaked across Mexico’s predawn skies on Wednesday.

Trump Administration Bolsters Putin With Hint of Abandoning Ukraine Talks NYT &rt; World News President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio both suggested Friday that the United States might wash its hands of the peace effort.

U.S. Adds Fees for Chinese Ships in Effort to Boost Shipbuilding NYT &rt; World News The new fees are aimed at countering China’s dominance of the shipbuilding industry, but critics say they will simply raise prices for American consumers.

Abrego Garcia Told Chris Van Hollen He Had Been In Isolation in El Salvador Prison NYT &rt; World News Senator Chris Van Hollen said Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who was deported and incarcerated in El Salvador, reported having been transferred after weeks in a notorious maximum security prison.

Inside El Salvador’s ‘Tropical Gulag’ Where U.S. Detainees Are Being Held NYT &rt; World News A U.S. senator was denied entry to a prison holding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and other deportees. The authorities arranged a meeting at a hotel instead. Here’s what to know.

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a Calming Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dies at 85 NYT &rt; World News From 2003 to 2009, he brought a quiet style of leadership to his Southeast Asia nation after the strongman rule of Mahathir Mohamad.

British and Israeli Tourists Among Victims of Italian Cable Car Crash NYT &rt; World News Italian officials have identified the four people who died in a cable car accident on Thursday. The ride was popular with locals and visitors because of its breathtaking views.

Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Bromance With Xi Beyond Reach NYT &rt; World News President Trump says he wants Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to call him to talk tariffs. Mr. Xi is ghosting Mr. Trump, and markets are plummeting.

Trump’s Tariff Threats Chill Italy’s Cheese Makers NYT &rt; World News Italian food producers worry that tariffs may price them out of the American market amid competition from U.S. goods that look and sound as if they are from Italy.

Battling ‘Eat and Flee’ Tourists, Venice Brings Its Entrance Fee Back NYT &rt; World News A measure to limit day tourism on peak days began for the second year on Friday, charging day trippers five euros (or 10 for the spontaneous traveler).