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At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’ NYT » World News Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage.

For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits NYT » World News A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.

Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada? NYT » World News By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.

Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation NYT » World News Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”

Panama Canal’s Expansion Opened Routes for Fish to Relocate NYT » World News A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.

Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable NYT » World News The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.

What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China NYT » World News While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Justin Trudeau will step down as Canada’s prime minister.

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border NYT » World News The 7.1-magnitude quake, which struck the Tibet region, was felt in neighboring Nepal. Chinese state media said there had been deaths in at least three townships.

American Driver Is Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Mexico NYT » World News The shooting in Ciudad Juárez was being investigated. A prosecutor said the driver, from Texas, had accelerated in the officer’s direction and nearly hit him.

U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon NYT » World News With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.

Who Could Replace Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister? NYT » World News Whoever replaces Mr. Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party will become the prime minister. Not long after they’ll face a general election, and the daunting challenge of keeping the job.

U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives NYT » World News The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002.

Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics NYT » World News With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.

Tuesday Briefing: Canada’s Prime Minister Is Stepping Down NYT » World News Plus, a recap of the Golden Globes.

Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians NYT » World News Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plans to govern a diverse country.

Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister NYT » World News Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent NYT » World News Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.

A Timeline of Justin Trudeau’s Rise and Fall NYT » World News The Canadian prime minister, who said on Monday he would step down, has spent a quarter-century in the political spotlight.

Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden NYT » World News The meeting was part of Mr. González’s international tour to drum up support for Venezuela’s opposition.