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Thursday Briefing: Sean Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking NYT &rt; World News Plus, pet crocodiles in Australia.

Trump Says U.S. Has Reached Trade Deal With Vietnam NYT &rt; World News The president said he had agreed to initial trade terms with Vietnam, the second country to strike a limited deal after Mr. Trump threatened steep tariffs.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei Undermines Press Freedom With Online Attacks NYT &rt; World News Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.

Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Soar, Threatening Moscow’s Influence NYT &rt; World News The rift, provoked by the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody, was the latest in a series of spats that revealed a deeper diplomatic rift between the former allies.

Scientist Use A.I. To Mimic the Mind, Warts and All NYT &rt; World News To better understand human cognition, scientists trained a large language model on 10 million psychology experiment questions. It now answers questions much like we do.

Questions Over Future of U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves Raise Pressure on Labour Government NYT &rt; World News Rachel Reeves, Britain’s most senior finance official, appeared visibly upset in Parliament as the prime minister was asked about her position. The British pound and government bonds dropped in value.

Rachel Reeves in Tears in UK Parliament As Questions Are Raised Over Her Role NYT &rt; World News Rachel Reeves, Britain’s most senior finance official, appeared visibly upset in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was asked about her position.

Iran Suspends Cooperation With U.N. Nuclear Watchdog NYT &rt; World News The decision means that international inspectors will not be able to oversee sites, as experts warn that Tehran could revive plans to build a bomb.

Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow NYT &rt; World News The suspension includes air defense interceptors, and it will directly affect Ukraine’s ability to fend off escalating Russian air assaults.

Israeli Officials Express Optimism on Gaza Cease-Fire as Netanyahu Prepares to Meet With Trump NYT &rt; World News It was still unclear whether the latest U.S.-backed effort can overcome the most entrenched sticking point between Israel and Hamas.

Hundreds of Small Earthquakes Rattle Remote Islands in Japan NYT &rt; World News More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday.

The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality NYT &rt; World News A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a world beyond oil.

Kim Jong-un Appears to Mourn His Troops Killed Fighting for Russia NYT &rt; World News Through an event shown on North Korean state television, Mr. Kim also highlighted the sacrifices made for Moscow and the rewards he seeks.

Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem With Transformer, Report Says NYT &rt; World News The fire at an electrical substation that forced the London airport to close for more than 12 hours was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained, investigators found.

Dalai Lama Succession: How the Next Tibetan Spiritual Leader Will Be Chosen NYT &rt; World News The Tibetan spiritual leader may announce a succession plan intended to thwart Chinese interference.

Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure NYT &rt; World News The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.

Wednesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s signature policy bill.

Ali Shamkhani, Top Iran Official, Survived Israeli Strike NYT &rt; World News Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani was seen struggling to walk with a cane at a funeral procession this weekend for military commanders killed in the 12-day war.

Richard A. Boucher, Veteran State Department Spokesman, Dies at 73 NYT &rt; World News Working for six secretaries of state, he was known for explaining and defending U.S. foreign policy in a noncombative tone, without interjecting his own opinion.

Wednesday Briefing: Senate Passes Trump’s Signature Bill NYT &rt; World News Plus, a new way to see Cézanne.