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Hong Kong Detains and Expels Journalism Advocate, Group Says NYT » World News A representative of Reporters Without Borders was attempting to monitor the national security trial of a media tycoon, Jimmy Lai.

Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making ‘a Mistake’ in Gaza NYT » World News In an interview recorded last week, the president said again that an Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza was an outrage.

A Reverse Art Heist? Museum Finds Employee’s Painting on Its Wall NYT » World News The Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich said it had fired a worker for hanging one of his own pieces in its modern art collection.

Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making ‘a Mistake’ in Gaza NYT » World News In an interview recorded last week, the president said again that an Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza was an outrage.

Which Countries Fund and Supply Israel’s Military? NYT » World News Some governments that sell weapons to Israel — a list that is topped by the United States and Germany — are facing legal challenges and protests over those exports.

Croatia 2024 General Election: What to Know NYT » World News A snap general election has left the country’s governing party exposed to an unexpectedly strong challenge from populist forces.

Roger, a Rescue Dog, Becomes Taiwan Earthquake Hero NYT » World News The 8-year-old rescue dog, who was once deemed too friendly to sniff out drugs, found the body of the earthquake’s 13th victim.

Middle East Crisis: End of Ramadan Is Marked by War and Hunger in Gaza NYT » World News Gazans say there is little to celebrate as Eid al-Fitr begins on Wednesday. Six months into the war, famine looms as Israel’s offensive continues.

Da Vinci’s Been Dead for 500 Years. Who Gets to Profit from His Work? NYT » World News Italian officials and a German puzzle maker are battling over a 1,000-piece puzzle bearing the image of the artist’s “Vitruvian Man.”

Iran Says Israel ‘Will Be Punished’ for Strike in Syria NYT » World News The leadership of Iran has repeatedly vowed to avenge the deadly April 1 strike on an Iranian Embassy building in Damascus.

World Central Kitchen Let Him Serve Gaza. He Paid With His Life. NYT » World News The killing of foreign aid workers from World Central Kitchen brought international outrage. The death of their Palestinian driver drew less attention.

Trudeau to Testify in Foreign Election Interference Inquiry NYT » World News Intelligence reports released during hearings on Canada’s elections in 2019 and 2021 describe China’s meddling as “sophisticated, pervasive, persistent.’’

Why Xi Jinping is Meeting Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan’s Ex-President NYT » World News China is using talks between its top leader and Ma Ying-jeou to signal a willingness to engage with Taiwan — but only on its terms.

Paris F.C. Set Tickets To $0. Should Others Do the Same? NYT » World News When Paris F.C. made its tickets free, it began an experiment into the connection between fans and teams, and posed a question about the value of big crowds to televised sports.

As Speaker, Johnson Advances What He Once Opposed, Enraging the Right NYT » World News Now that he is the leader, the Louisiana Republican has found himself bowing to governing realities that are now his problem.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News A landmark climate ruling in Europe.

South Korean Election to Set Tone for Remainder of President’s Term NYT » World News The vote Wednesday is a big test for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has forged closer ties with the United States and Japan but whose domestic agenda has stalled.

Netanyahu Doubles Down on Rafah Invasion as Fighting Ebbs in Gaza NYT » World News Though Israel recently withdrew troops from southern Gaza, cease-fire negotiations continue and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated his vow to invade Rafah.

Ancient Foxes Lived and Died With Humans NYT » World News Extinct foxes and other animals were an important part of early South American communities, a new study has found.

Germany Rebuffs Claim Its Arms Sales to Israel Abet Genocide in Gaza NYT » World News Germany argued against the accusation brought by Nicaragua at the International Court of Justice, but Germans are questioning their country’s unwavering support for Israel.