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Irmgard Furchner, Secretary at a Hub of Nazi Atrocities, Dies at 99 NYT &rt; World News Her work for the commandant of a concentration camp in German-occupied Poland led to her conviction as an accessory to more than 10,000 murders.

U.S. Revives Talks With Saudi Arabia on Transfer of Nuclear Technology NYT &rt; World News Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he sees a “pathway” to a deal that would allow the kingdom to develop a commercial nuclear power industry and potentially enrich uranium.

Gaza Medic Missing Since Israeli Attack Is in Israeli Custody, Palestinian Group Says NYT &rt; World News Asaad al-Nasasra has not been heard from since the March 23 ambush by Israeli forces, which left 15 aid workers dead and drew international condemnation.

U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Move Forward NYT &rt; World News In a first meeting, the United States and Iran show signs of pragmatism and limited aims, which would make success more likely. But hard-liners on both sides — and Israel — are bound to balk.

Israel Strikes Hospital in Northern Gaza and Captures Key Part of South NYT &rt; World News No one was killed but the attack hit the Ahli Arab Hospital, a mainstay of Gaza’s decimated health care system. Separately, Israel said its troops had expanded their occupation of southern Gaza.

What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election NYT &rt; World News Voters are in a standoff over which candidate can better address persistent violence linked to drug trafficking.

As Ukraine’s Politics Heat Back Up, a Former President Sees an Opening NYT &rt; World News Petro O. Poroshenko, who led the country before Volodymyr Zelensky, said that peace talks could be smoothed if opposition figures were included in the government.

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, Once a Formidable Force, to Disband NYT &rt; World News The party, once the city’s largest opposition force, long championed a moderate approach. It ended up squeezed between a discontented populace and a repressive Beijing.

Russia Launches Deadly Attack on Sumy in Ukraine NYT &rt; World News The strikes were the latest in a string of attacks on urban centers that have caused heavy civilian casualties even as the Trump administration pushes for a cease-fire.

Xi Jinping Travels to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff War with U.S. NYT &rt; World News China’s leader is on a charm offensive in the region, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a superpower rivalry.

How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact is still reverberating.

Sudan Clinic Workers Killed in Zamzam Camp NYT &rt; World News Relief International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region.

Manchester Arena Bomber’s Brother Is Accused of Attack on Prison Guards NYT &rt; World News Hashem Abedi allegedly stabbed the officers with homemade weapons inside a high-security prison.

Hostages Still Held in Gaza Cast Shadow Over Passover in Israel NYT &rt; World News The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.

Rosie O’Donnell on Ireland, Trump and Her New Hulu Documentary NYT &rt; World News She’s moved to Ireland. She’s befriended a Menendez brother, and she’s making documentaries. What’s next?

The Breakaway State That Wants a Deal With Trump NYT &rt; World News Home to one of the longest airstrips in Africa and a vital port on the Gulf of Aden, Somaliland is leveraging its strategic importance in a turbulent region to achieving international recognition — and its officials are appealing directly to the Trump administration.

Brain Trust NYT &rt; World News Fan gatherings present opportunities to geek out with fellow enthusiasts. Can we cultivate some of that energy in everyday life?

How the G.O.P. Fell in Love With Putin’s Russia NYT &rt; World News What explains the Trump administration’s radical reversal toward Moscow?

How Trump Offers This African Territory Its ‘Biggest Opportunity’ NYT &rt; World News After years of building relationships with congressional Republicans and conservative think tanks, officials in Somaliland believe President Trump will grant their ultimate wish: statehood.

In U.S.- China Tariffs Standoff, Trump Showed Xi He Has Limits NYT &rt; World News Xi Jinping, who rules with absolute authority, has shown he is willing to let the Chinese people endure hardship. President Trump revealed he has limits.