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Egypt’s President Agrees to Reopen Crossing for Gaza Aid After Biden Call NYT » World News Fuel and humanitarian aid will be able to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom, an Israeli-operated crossing, the White House said.

Israeli Forces Cut Off Access to Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza NYT » World News Israeli bombardments and raids have put many of Gaza’s hospitals out of operation and only a few remain even partially functional.

The U.N. court ruling adds to the international pressure on Israel over its conduct in the war. NYT » World News A house hit overnight by an Israeli bombardment in Rafah on Monday.

Countries Fail to Agree on Treaty to Prepare the World for the Next Pandemic NYT » World News Negotiators plan to ask for more time. Among the sticking points are equitable access to vaccines and financing to set up surveillance systems.

Taquería El Califa de León Went From Local Favorite to World Famous NYT » World News Taquería El Califa de León, in Mexico City, became the first Mexican taco stand to win a Michelin star. Since then, it has been deluged with customers and fame.

Israel says it destroyed weapons and tunnels in Rafah, and other news. NYT » World News

Why We Should Have Nice Things NYT » World News Modern soccer shouldn’t be set up to rob fans of their joy.

Three Missionaries in Haiti Killed in Gang Attack NYT » World News The latest assault by Haitian gangs left the three people, including two Americans, dead in Port-au-Prince.

Milk Containing Bird-Flu Virus Can Sicken Mice, Study Finds NYT » World News The results bolster evidence that virus-laden raw milk may be unsafe for humans.

Kabosu, Shiba Inu Dog Who Helped Define the Doge Meme, Dies at 18 NYT » World News The dog, whose face helped spread the popular doge meme and later became the logo of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, died on Friday.

Middle East Crisis: Top U.N. Court Expected to Rule on Israel’s Assault on Rafah NYT » World News South Africa has requested that the International Court of Justice in The Hague order Israel to halt its ground assault in southern Gaza.

Israel Recovers Bodies of 3 More Hostages in Gaza NYT » World News The bodies were found in Jabaliya, where the Israeli military has been trying to root out a renewed Hamas insurgency.

Landslide Buries Village in Papua New Guinea, Killing at Least 3 NYT » World News Many more were missing in the Pacific nation as recovery and rescue efforts were delayed by a blocked highway and fallen boulders.

Ukraine Starts Freeing Some Prisoners to Join Its Military NYT » World News At least 50 convicts have been freed under a new law that allows them to serve in exchange for the possibility of parole, part of an effort to replenish Ukraine’s depleted forces.

Climate Change Is Taking a Toll on Mites and Springtails, a New Analysis Finds NYT » World News Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis.

As Rafah Offensive Grinds On, Hunger in Gaza Spirals NYT » World News Aid officials and health experts expect famine this month unless Israel lifts barriers to aid, the fighting stops and vital services are restored.

The Architect Who Made Singapore’s Public Housing the Envy of the World NYT » World News With a focus on affordability, community, convenience and light, Liu Thai Ker replaced squalid slums with spacious high-rises. A recent spike in some sale prices, however, has saddened him.

These Teens Adopted an Orphaned Oil Well. Their Goal: Shut It Down. NYT » World News Students, nonprofit groups and others are fund-raising to cap highly polluting oil and gas wells abandoned by industry.

How Singapore’s Public Housing System Works NYT » World News Singapore’s public housing system has been a great success and a key factor in the nation’s development. But in recent years, rising prices have raised questions about affordability.

Barcelona’s Success Transforms the City Into the Women’s Soccer Capital NYT » World News The success of Barcelona’s team has made Catalonia a laboratory for finding out what happens when the women’s game has prominence similar to the men’s.