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U.S. Says It Will Withdraw From UNESCO, Again NYT &rt; World News A decision to pull out of UNESCO was the latest move by the Trump administration to cut ties with international organizations.

Air India Finds ‘No Issues’ After Inspections of Boeing Fuel Switches NYT &rt; World News An investigation into a deadly crash last month has focused on control switches that cut off fuel to an Air India Boeing jet after takeoff.

Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices NYT &rt; World News Strikes in the central part of the territory targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that had become an informal refuge for Palestinians fleeing other areas.

‘Bye, Bro’: British Fighter Jet, Stranded in India, Finally Leaves for Home NYT &rt; World News A British F-35B took flight weeks after it was grounded with a mechanical hitch. Some locals who had embraced the jet were sad to see it go.

Bangladesh Mourns After Deadly Plane Crash During School Lunch Break NYT &rt; World News Nearly all of the 31 killed when a Bangladeshi fighter jet crashed were children. Dozens more were being treated in burn centers as the nation declared a day of mourning.

Austria Prepares to Give Up ‘Dream’ of Disarmament NYT &rt; World News Historically neutral, the country is set to double military spending, even in the midst of a budget crisis, as its neighbors also spend big to counter Russia.

Fiona Hill on Trump, Putin and Why Great Powers Fall NYT &rt; World News The former White House aide recently returned to her roots, advising Britain on defense and taking a role at Durham University in northeastern England. She still has her eye on global threats.

Iran’s Leaders Turn to a New Brand of Nationalism After Israeli and U.S. Attacks NYT &rt; World News The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing its support at home.

TV Show Helps Identify Mother and Child Found Dead in Rome Park, and a Suspect NYT &rt; World News When two bodies were found in a popular Roman park, Italians wanted answers. A TV program specializing in missing people helped identify them, and a suspect.

Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia. NYT &rt; World News Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is often not whether to do it, but when to stop.

Tuesday Briefing: A Deadly Jet Crash in Bangladesh NYT &rt; World News Plus, New Zealand wines with something extra.

Tuesday Briefing: A Deadly Jet Crash in Bangladesh NYT &rt; World News Plus, New Zealand wines with something extra.

Chinese Officers Questioned U.S. Government Employee About His Army Service NYT &rt; World News The man, a U.S. citizen, is barred from leaving China by the Ministry of State Security, the country’s main intelligence and counterintelligence agency.

Climate Change Is Making Fire Weather Worse for World’s Forests NYT &rt; World News Forest fires are on the rise globally. An increase in severe fire weather is largely responsible.

Seabed-Mining Firm Faces Legal Questions Over Trump Policy NYT &rt; World News After Trump pledged to open international waters to mining, The Metals Company sought U.S. permits. But other countries are raising legal concerns.

Syrian Government Evacuates Bedouin Families After Deadly Clashes NYT &rt; World News The violence in Sweida Province between groups from Bedouin tribes and the Druse minority renewed fears of sectarian conflict and drew Israeli attacks before a cease-fire was announced Saturday.

In Japan, Anti-Establishment Parties Resonate With Young Voters NYT &rt; World News The success of new political parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite highlights the frustrations of many working-age people in Japan.

Did Jeju Air Pilots Shut Down Wrong Engine Before Deadly Crash? NYT &rt; World News Investigators found the Jeju Air flight crash-landed with only its badly damaged right engine on, but experts warned against drawing early conclusions.

SkyWest Flight Aborts Landing to Avoid Midair Collision Near Military Base NYT &rt; World News After the passenger jet landed safely in North Dakota, the pilot told passengers that he had made an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid hitting a military aircraft.

2 Deadly Shootings in 2 Days Highlight Dangers of Aid Distribution in Gaza NYT &rt; World News On Saturday, Israeli soldiers shot Palestinians near an Israel-backed food site. On Sunday, they fired at people gathering near a U.N. convoy. Both incidents were symptoms of broader problems.