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U.N. Condemns Israel’s New Aid Program in Gaza, After Chaotic Start NYT &rt; World News The new operation is intended to bypass both the United Nations and Hamas, but aid groups say even if it works as intended, it is dangerously inadequate.

Crime Rings Plotted to Trade Cocaine for Syrian Weapons, Prosecutors Say NYT &rt; World News The intricate scheme, spanning four continents, appears to justify concerns that the military arsenal of Bashar al-Assad, the deposed Syrian dictator, could fall into dangerous hands.

Japan Welcomes a New Sumo Champ. Surprise: He’s Japanese. NYT &rt; World News Onosato Daiki became the first Japanese man in eight years to be named a yokozuna, or grand champion, the highest title in the sport.

Turkey Cracks Down on Fliers Who Stand Up Too Soon, Threatening Fines NYT &rt; World News As of this month, passengers who stand before planes fully stop may be fined by the Turkish government.

Israel Strikes Yemen’s Main Airport Again After Houthi Attacks NYT &rt; World News Israel said the bombing of the airport, which was targeted for the second time this month, had destroyed the last plane used by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.

Joël Le Scouarnec, French Doctor Who Molested Hundreds of Children, Is Sentenced NYT &rt; World News A former surgeon confessed to abusing at least 299 people, mostly children, in what is considered the largest case of its kind in French history.

Haiti Enlists Blackwater Founder and Trump Ally to Take on Criminal Gangs NYT &rt; World News The Haitian government has signed a contract with Mr. Prince, the private military contractor who founded Blackwater, a company notorious for a civilian massacre in Iraq.

As Trump Seeks Iran Deal, Israel Again Raises Possible Strikes on Nuclear Sites NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wary of a diplomatic solution to curbing Iran’s nuclear program, continues to press for military action that would upend President Trump’s push for a negotiated deal.

Stalin’s Image Returns to Moscow’s Subway, Honoring a Brutal History NYT &rt; World News The Kremlin has increasingly embraced the Soviet dictator and his legacy, using them to exalt Russian history in a time of war, but he remains a deeply divisive figure in Russia.

Zelensky Heads to Berlin in Latest Sign of a Warming Relationship NYT &rt; World News The president of Ukraine will talk with Germany’s chancellor in their third meeting in as many weeks.

Wednesday Briefing: Chaos at a Gaza Aid Site NYT &rt; World News Plus, climbing Mount Everest with a performance enhancer.

As Trump Seeks Iran Deal, Israel Again Raises Possible Strikes on Nuclear Sites NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wary of a diplomatic solution to curbing Iran’s nuclear program, continues to press for military action that would upend President Trump’s push for a negotiated deal.

Trump’s Tariffs Drive a Rise in Trade Crime NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s steep global tariffs have supercharged efforts to evade them. Some U.S. companies say the government is ill equipped to keep up.

Wednesday Briefing: Chaos at a Gaza Aid Site NYT &rt; World News Plus, climbing Mount Everest with a performance enhancer.

French Crypto Chiefs Step Up Security After Violent Kidnappings NYT &rt; World News ​Big players in the crypto sector argue that new European cryptocurrency rules may be enabling recent abductions and are demanding changes and more security.

Chaos Erupts at Israeli-Backed Aid Distribution Site in Gaza NYT &rt; World News Starvation looming, desperate Palestinians surged toward an aid center that Israel says was designed to circumvent Hamas.

In Speech to Canada’s Parliament, King Charles Describes a ‘Dangerous and Uncertain’ World NYT &rt; World News The king was invited to open Canada’s Parliament as a subtle rebuke to President Trump’s economic and annexation threats against Canada.

Congo’s Former President Returns Home, Accused of Treason NYT &rt; World News Joseph Kabila was accused of supporting the Rwanda-backed militia M23. Days later he arrived in Goma, a city held by the militia, so he remains out of prosecutors’ reach.

In a Medieval Greek Fortress, Residents Feud Over ‘Pharaonic’ Cable Car Plan NYT &rt; World News The authorities in Monemvasia, founded in the sixth century, say people with limited mobility need access to the town’s peak. But critics say the project would destroy the identity of the site.

How the Liverpool Parade Car Crash Unfolded NYT &rt; World News After a car plowed into crowds celebrating their team’s Premier League title, camaraderie and jubilation dissolved into dread.