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Winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize Use Courts to Contest Oil Projects NYT » World News Around the world, grass-roots organizers and Indigenous communities are taking proposed coal, oil and gas projects to court — and winning.

Blinken Urges Hamas to Accept Israel’s Cease-Fire Proposal NYT » World News “The only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a cease-fire is Hamas,” said Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

Israeli Officials Believe ICC Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over Gaza War NYT » World News The officials said they thought that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others could be charged by the International Criminal Court and that the court was also considering warrants for Hamas leaders.

Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel from Lebanon NYT » World News The launches, nearly all of which Israel shot down, were an apparent attempt by the group to show it remains a threat even as the war has degraded its military capabilities in Gaza.

Ukraine Retreats From Villages on Eastern Front as It Awaits U.S. Aid NYT » World News Ukraine’s top commander said his outgunned troops were facing a dire situation as Russia tried to push its advantage before the first batch of an American military package arrives.

Dam Collapses in Western Kenya, Killing at Least 40 NYT » World News The country has been pummeled by heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding, part of a broader deluge that has devastated segments of East Africa.

Middle East Crisis: Blinken Meets With Top Arab Diplomats on Gaza War NYT » World News Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, in Saudi Arabia, discussed cease-fire talks with officials from Persian Gulf states. He heads to Jordan and Israel next.

Humza Yousaf Resigns as Scotland’s First Minister NYT » World News Mr. Yousaf, the leader of the Scottish National Party, announced that he was stepping down, days after the collapse of his coalition government.

How Capitalists in Communist Cuba Are an Economic Lifeline NYT » World News Cuba’s Communist revolution took aim at private businesses, making them largely illegal. Today, they are proliferating, while the socialist economy craters.

Spain’s Leader Declares He Won’t Quit Over Wife’s Corruption Case NYT » World News Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, a progressive with a reputation as a wily survivor, sought to end days of anxiety over corruption allegations against his wife that he says are a smear.

They Shoot Owls in California, Don’t They? NYT » World News An audacious federal plan to protect the spotted owl would eradicate hundreds of thousands of barred owls in the coming years.

Philippines Closes Schools Because of Heat Wave, Jeepney Strike NYT » World News Scorching temperatures coincided with a nationwide strike of jeepneys, the main mode of public transport in the country.

As Anger Grows Over Gaza, Arab Leaders Crack Down on Protests NYT » World News Grief and rage over the war and Israel have led to demonstrations across the Arab world. Arrests suggest governments fear the outrage could boomerang.

Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Possible Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal NYT » World News The president spoke with the Israeli prime minister on Sunday, the same day Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken left for his latest trip to the Middle East.

Monday Briefing NYT » World News The latest push for a cease-fire in Gaza.

A Plot to Overthrow Germany’s Government Heads to Court NYT » World News A group of conspiracy theorists and an obscure prince are accused of planning to attack Parliament and depose the chancellor. The first trial starts on Monday.

TikTok Star Is Killed in Third Death of Social Media Influencer in Iraq NYT » World News The shooting of Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, known online as Um Fahad, comes amid tightening laws and increasingly conservative attitudes in the country.

With Israel Poised to Invade Rafah, Negotiators Try Again for Cease-Fire Deal NYT » World News Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was headed to Saudi Arabia in search of an agreement that would pause the fighting and free hostages held by Hamas.

Israeli Officials Believe I.C.C. Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over War NYT » World News Israeli and foreign officials say it appears the International Criminal Court is preparing to move against top Israeli and Hamas officials. The prosecutors’ office of the court declined to comment.

Monday Briefing: Plans for Gaza’s Future NYT » World News Plus, European countries crack down on China’s influence.