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The Anticorruption Watchdogs at the Center of Protests Against Zelensky NYT &rt; World News Anger has boiled over after attempts by Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to overhaul agencies investigating claims that insiders skimmed military spending.

Gazans Are Dying of Starvation NYT &rt; World News Severe hunger has gripped the war-torn Palestinian enclave, where growing numbers of people are starving and the doctors treating them are working on empty stomachs.

Here’s a look at Surin, the Thai province at the center of the conflict. NYT &rt; World News People taking shelter in Surin province after deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday.

China could be a player in efforts to calm Cambodia-Thailand tensions. NYT &rt; World News An elevated track that is part of the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed railway project in Thailand, which was funded by China.

Live Updates: Thailand Says 12 Killed in Border Clashes With Cambodia NYT &rt; World News Both nations accused the other of firing first in their deadliest fighting in more than a decade. Thai authorities said the clashes had killed 11 civilians and a soldier.

Plane With 49 Onboard Crashes in Russia’s Far East NYT &rt; World News The plane was traveling to the town of Tynda when it went off the radar, the regional governor said.

What to Know About the Thailand-Cambodia Clash NYT &rt; World News The countries traded fire across their shared border on Thursday. Thailand said at least 11 civilians and one soldier had been killed.

Spain Is Reluctant to Spend More on Security Despite NATO Pressure NYT &rt; World News Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. Its embrace of a social safety net is a key reason.

The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply NYT &rt; World News The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.

Hints of Life on Exoplanet K2-18b Recede Even Further NYT &rt; World News New observations fail to confirm signs of life in the atmosphere of the distant planet K2-18b. They also raise questions about what it will take to detect biology light-years away.

A Timeline of the Latest Conflict Between Cambodia and Thailand NYT &rt; World News The two nations have been locked in a decades-long conflict over their contested border. Tensions in disputed territories soured earlier this year.

Thursday Briefing: Your Russia Questions Answered NYT &rt; World News Plus, meet the other great Kurosawa.

Why One of the Causes of Falling Birthrates May Be Prosperity NYT &rt; World News Economic growth has the unintended side effects of making parenthood more difficult and expensive.

Thai and Cambodian Troops Fire at Each Other as Relations Implode NYT &rt; World News Soldiers traded fire over a disputed border after weeks of diplomatic tension between the Southeast Asian nations.

Thai and Cambodian Troops Fire at Each Other as Relations Implode NYT &rt; World News Soldiers traded fire over a disputed border after weeks of diplomatic tension between the Southeast Asian nations.

Chinese and European Leaders Meet Amid Grievances on Trade NYT &rt; World News European Union officials are set for a summit with China’s top leaders. China’s support of Russia and a long list of trade disputes are on the agenda.

Iran Says It Could Exit Nuclear Treaty if Europe Reimposes Sanctions NYT &rt; World News The warning from Iran’s deputy foreign minister came days before he is set to travel to Istanbul for nuclear talks with European counterparts.

Thursday Briefing: Your Russia Questions Answered NYT &rt; World News Plus, meet the other great Kurosawa.

After Carney Meeting, Canada’s Premiers Agree on Trump and Tariffs, Differ on Next Steps NYT &rt; World News A three-day meeting in response to President Trump’s looming tariff threat underscored differences between the leaders of Canada’s provinces and territories.

Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Charged With Spying for Russia and Iran NYT &rt; World News A Norwegian man has been accused of leaking sensitive information about U.S. embassy staff members and threatening Norway’s national interests, according to prosecutors.