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Israel Refuses to Renew Visa of Top UN Humanitarian Official for Gaza NYT &rt; World News The head of the agency that helps oversee aid deliveries to the territory had previously criticized the impact of Israeli military attacks on civilians.

Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19 NYT &rt; World News Dozens were injured after the aircraft crashed in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, according to national fire officials.

Chinese Car Giants Rush Into Brazil With Dreams of Dominating a Continent NYT &rt; World News As the likes of Ford and Mercedes retreat, Great Wall Motor and BYD are building factories and bringing affordable EVs and hybrids to one of the world’s biggest markets.

Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It NYT &rt; World News There is a growing drive to make the country more self-reliant in weapons manufacturing as it faces Russia’s superior firepower. That requires a lot of money from Western backers.

Chinese Officials Helped Cover Up Lead Poisoning of Children, Report Says NYT &rt; World News Health officials tampered with blood tests of some of the more than 200 children who were sickened by food tainted with lead, an investigation found.

Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones NYT &rt; World News The strikes appear to have been the most intense since President Trump announced a new plan last week to send weapons to Ukraine.

Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks With European Governments NYT &rt; World News Iranian representatives will meet with negotiators from Britain, France and Germany on Friday, days after they threatened to restore sanctions.

Venezuela Targets Economists as Inflation Surges Under Trump’s Sanctions NYT &rt; World News As inflation surges under President Trump’s renewed sanctions, Venezuelan authorities are trying to keep a lid on the country’s worsening financial situation.

Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea NYT &rt; World News As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.

Monday Briefing: Dozens Killed in Gaza NYT &rt; World News Plus, a film takes us back to the pandemic.

China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with Europe NYT &rt; World News Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.

How Trump’s Tariffs and Foreign Policies Have Bolstered Support for the E.U. NYT &rt; World News The European Union has its problems, but the bloc is gaining public trust and making new friends. President Trump’s attacks are one reason why.

Monday Briefing: Dozens Killed in Gaza NYT &rt; World News Plus, a film takes us back to the pandemic.

Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War NYT &rt; World News Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.

Jean-Pierre Azéma, 87, Dies; Chronicled French Collaboration With Nazis NYT &rt; World News He was among the historians who challenged national myths about the compromises his country made after being occupied by Germany in World War II.

Passenger Ship Fire Kills at Least 3 People in Indonesia NYT &rt; World News The fire happened aboard the KM Barcelona 5 in the waters of North Sulawesi Province in Indonesia on Sunday morning, officials said.

Calls for Japan’s Leader to Resign as His Party Faces Election Defeat NYT &rt; World News Exit polls suggest a major loss for the Liberal Democratic Party in parliamentary elections, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is vowing to stay on.

Israel Issues Evacuation Order for New Area in Gaza NYT &rt; World News The military told Palestinians to leave an area where many have sought refuge during the 21-month war and warned that it may expand operations.

China Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety NYT &rt; World News The case comes around the same time a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, adding to growing unease even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors.

As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out NYT &rt; World News The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year.