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Hindus in Bangladesh Face Revenge Attacks After Hasina’s Ouster NYT » World News There has long been a perception that the Hindu minority supports Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as prime minister and fled the country after a popular uprising.

Riots Break Out Across UK: What to Know NYT » World News The country was bracing for more unrest, with fresh protests planned after a weekend of demonstrations turned into anti-immigrant riots.

Court Disbands Thailand’s Most Popular Political Party NYT » World News Since the Move Forward Party won the last election with a call for change, conservative forces have kept it out of power. Now, it no longer exists.

Middle East Crisis: Hamas Names an Architect of Oct. 7 Attacks as New Political Leader NYT » World News Hamas announced that Yahya Sinwar would take over as the group’s political leader after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

Ukraine Appears to Launch Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia NYT » World News Troops and armored fighting vehicles crossed into Russia’s western Kursk region on Tuesday, according to Moscow and independent analysts. Ukrainian officials have not commented.

After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky ‘Ultraleft’ NYT » World News Experts say the arson attacks before the opening of the Paris Olympics bear the hallmarks of insurrectionary anarchists opposed to the state.

Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Disqualified From Paris Olympics Gold Medal Match NYT » World News Indian officials said she failed to make her weight class by a few grams. Last year, she was the face of a protest against a powerful Indian sports official.

Fear Stalks Israel’s Communities on the Front Lines With Lebanon NYT » World News As tensions again escalate with Hezbollah, Israelis face the prospect of another “lost year” in the evacuated north.

How Belarus Was Left Out of a Prisoner Swap Between Russia and the West NYT » World News While Belarus played a role in the sweeping prisoner exchange last week, none of the 1,400 people classified as political prisoners in the country by a human rights group were freed.

Suga, of BTS, Apologizes for Riding Electric Scooter While Drunk NYT » World News The artist had his driver’s license revoked and may face disciplinary action after failing a breath test, his agency said.

The Olympics Have a Gap That Netflix Is Trying to Fill NYT » World News New seasons of documentaries about running, gymnastics and basketball are being filmed this summer as part of a partnership with the International Olympic Committee.

Capturing the Split Seconds Between Victory and Defeat NYT » World News Faced with the challenge of quickly recapping Olympic events, The Times creates its own animated versions of competitions. The internet loves them.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Kamala Harris’s choice for vice president.

Olympics: How the Ingebrigtsens Brought Speedsuits to Middle-Distance Running NYT » World News Once an outfit strictly worn by sprinters, the single-piece speedsuit has become common among middle-distance runners. Its efficacy is beside the point.

Can You Heal Olympic Heartbreak With Belated Medals? NYT » World News A weight lifter walked away from his sport after a bitter loss in 2012. He and other athletes, including a U.S. figure skating team, will receive their medals in Paris.

Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Will Fight For a Gold Medal On Friday NYT » World News Imane Khelif, of Algeria, moved past questions about her eligibility with a unanimous decision over her Thai opponent. She will now fight for a gold medal.

Hamas Elevates Gaza Leader Who Planned Oct. 7 Attacks to Top Post NYT » World News The selection of Yahya Sinwar, a prime target of Israeli forces, to replace the assassinated Ismail Haniyeh consolidates authority in the hands of a hard-liner who is in hiding.

Wednesday Briefing: Harris Picked a Running Mate NYT » World News Plus, how breaking made it to the Olympics.

Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Sheikh Hasina’s Chaotic Final Hours NYT » World News As masses of people converged, angry at the killing of protesters, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina insisted that she could hold on, which military leaders said would mean spilling far more blood.

Who Is Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’s New Political Leader? NYT » World News Mr. Sinwar, one of the main architects of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, has spent decades with the militant group, working his way to the top of its leadership.