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Thursday Briefing NYT » World News Ukraine expands its draft.

South Korea’s Doctors’ Walkout Spurs Thousands of Complaints NYT » World News Thousands of interns and residents who stopped working in February are testing the public’s high regard for physicians. But there is also anger at the government.

Israeli Strikes in Damascus and Gaza Show Strengths and Limits of Accuracy NYT » World News In an airstrike on Monday in Damascus, Israel’s military displayed pinpoint precision. Hours later in Gaza, that same military killed seven aid workers.

How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy NYT » World News As a teenager, Ayoung An decided to become a violin maker. Her journey eventually took her to Cremona, Italy, a famed hub for masters like Antonio Stradivari.

Canadian Politicians Were Targeted by China in 2021, Report Says NYT » World News Lawmakers testified at a public hearing on foreign interference that they had been caught in China’s cross hairs after criticizing it over human rights.

World Central Kitchen Workers Delivered Aid. Then Their Convoy Was Hit. NYT » World News The deaths of World Central Kitchen workers pushed the number of aid employees killed during the war in Gaza to at least 196, according to the U.N. secretary general, António Guterres.

Thursday Briefing: Ukraine Lowers the Draft Age NYT » World News Also, dozens remain trapped after the earthquake in Taiwan.

Biden Outraged After Israel’s Military Claims Aid Convoy Attack Was a Mistake NYT » World News In a sharply worded statement, the president said that Israel had not done enough to protect civilians and noted that the deaths were not a “stand-alone incident.”

IDF Says U.N. Observers in Lebanon Were Wounded by Hezbollah Explosive NYT » World News A spokesman for the Israeli military said the blast was caused “by an explosive previously installed there by Hezbollah,” a Lebanese militia and political movement.

#MeToo Stalled in France. Judith Godrèche Might Be Changing That. NYT » World News Judith Godrèche says the abuse of children and women is stitched into the fabric of the French movie industry. This time, the country seems to be listening more closely.

Leader of South Africa’s Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Resigns NYT » World News The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses — corruption allegations — ahead of a crucial national election.

NATO Weighs Taking Over Ukraine Defense Contact Group NYT » World News The proposal faces several obstacles, including whether all members would agree to the changes. But the alliance is worried about wavering American support for Kyiv.

Middle East Crisis: Israeli Military Takes Responsibility for Strike That Killed 7 Aid Workers NYT » World News The killings were “a grave mistake,” the Israeli military chief of staff said in an unusually direct acknowledgment of fault. The strike prompted aid agencies to reassess their operations in Gaza.

Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Injures Hundreds NYT » World News The magnitude-7.4 quake was followed by over 100 aftershocks. Dozens of people were trapped. Two buildings in the city of Hualien teetered perilously.

Live Updates: Strong Taiwan Quake Kills 9, Injures Hundreds NYT » World News The earthquake was the most powerful to hit the island in 25 years. Dozens of people remained trapped, and many buildings were damaged, with the worst centered in the city of Hualien.

Inflation Cools in Eurozone, Nearing Central Bank’s Target NYT » World News Prices in the countries that use the euro rose 2.4 percent in the year through March, coming closer to the European Central Bank’s 2 percent inflation target.

What We Know About the 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Taiwan NYT » World News The quake set off aftershocks and damaged dozens of buildings, killing nine people and leaving many injured or trapped.

How European Soccer Made Peace With Fasting During Ramadan NYT » World News In competitions like the Premier League, Muslim pros who once faced pressure to avoid daily fasts during the monthlong holiday now benefit from custom diets and in-game breaks.

Zelensky Lowers Draft Age for Ukraine’s Depleted Army NYT » World News The idea of requiring more men to join the fight against Russia’s invasion has become toxic politically, but Russia is not relenting in its assault.

Ugandan Court Upholds Draconian Anti-Gay Law NYT » World News The law, which includes the death penalty as a punishment in some cases, has been strongly condemned, including by the United States.