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Maori Protest Bill That Is Part of Sharp Rightward Shift in New Zealand NYT » World News Two small populist parties are responsible for accelerating the shift, which has been felt acutely by the Indigenous Māori.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Ukraine’s new military powers.

Why Michael Learns to Rock Is Big in Asia NYT » World News Michael Learns to Rock hoped for success west of their native Denmark. But for 30 years, they’ve had a devoted following on the other side of the world.

Is the Russian Army Depleted From Fighting in Ukraine? NYT » World News Researchers and journalists have found innovative ways to measure Russia’s ability to keep fighting.

Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial NYT » World News The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.

Tuesday Briefing: Ukraine is Poised to Strike inside Russia NYT » World News Plus, revelations from a kids’ soccer coach.

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million NYT » World News Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately.

Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France NYT » World News The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting scores of men to rape her while she was unconscious.

Venezuela Frees Over 130 People Imprisoned After Disputed Election NYT » World News Experts say the release of some political prisoners may be an attempt by Venezuela’s autocrat to send a signal to President-elect Trump.

Nearly 100 Aid Trucks in Gaza Convoy Are Lost to Looters, U.N. Agency Says NYT » World News UNRWA, the main U.N. agency aiding Palestinians, said its drivers were forced to unload supplies at gunpoint, in what it called one of the worst such incidents of the war.

COP29 Climate Talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Head Into Final Stretch NYT » World News Senior ministers are arriving in an effort to break a deadlock over the summit’s main goal: funding to help lower-income countries hit hard by global warming.

Burglars Break Into Windsor Castle Estate, Home of Prince William, Kate and Family NYT » World News The intruders entered a farm building on the castle estate last month and stole an Isuzu pickup and a quad bike, according to the local police.

Israeli Strikes in Beirut’s Center Shatter a Tenuous Sense of Security NYT » World News The strikes, the first for weeks inside Lebanon’s capital, forced residents to come to grips with another escalation of violence.

I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me. NYT » World News After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.

Freed From Restraints, Ukraine Is Poised to Strike Into Russia NYT » World News President Biden has granted permission for Kyiv to carry out long-range strikes, and his Ukrainian counterpart said the launches would come soon.

Coffee, Juice, Shawarma: Tiny Traces of Normal Life in a Ruined Gaza NYT » World News Most people in the enclave are struggling just to survive Israel’s assault on Hamas, and experts say famine is imminent. Yet a few pockets of ordinary life have bloomed in defiance of the war.

Venezuela’s “Iron Lady” Pleads With Trump to Save Her Country’s Democracy NYT » World News In a series of rare in-depth interviews, Venezuela’s opposition leader called life in hiding “a difficult test” and asserted that Mr. Trump could gain an early “foreign policy victory” by pushing Nicolás Maduro from office.

Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy NYT » World News As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar.

As Trump Looms, Biden Makes a Last-Ditch Pitch to Global Leaders NYT » World News The president approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia, but that decision, among others, may soon be reversed.

Alan Jones, Australian Former Radio Host, Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges NYT » World News The retired radio host, who was granted bail after being arrested, was accused of abusing eight victims over nearly 20 years.