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Medical Experts Raise Grave Doubts Over Conviction of ‘Killer Nurse’ Lucy Letby NYT » World News After assessing the cases of 17 babies at the heart of the British nurse’s murder trials, a panel of specialists said that they had found no evidence that Ms. Letby had murdered anyone.

Buffalo Bills Fans Have It Tough, Especially in Antarctica NYT » World News Research scientists in remote locations need to get creative in order to follow their favorite teams, even when they don’t like the outcomes.

Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival NYT » World News A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.

As Australia’s Election Nears, Peter Dutton Has a ‘Trump Lite’ Approach NYT » World News Peter Dutton, who wants to be prime minister, has been taking aim at “wokeness.” But Australia’s electorate isn’t America’s, and there are lines he won’t cross.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Deals to avert a North American trade war.

Mexico Managed to Stave Off Trump’s Tariffs. Now What? NYT » World News Mexico managed to temporarily avoid President Trump’s threatened 25 percent tariffs by making promises on border security, but it is unclear if the country can fulfill its pledge.

Chris Wright Is Confirmed to Be Secretary of Energy NYT » World News The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.

Canada Gets 30-Day Tariff Delay as Trump and Trudeau Reach Border Deal NYT » World News Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a call with President Trump pledged to beef up border security with more personnel and technology and address the trafficking of fentanyl.

State Dept. Fires About 60 Contractors Working on Democracy and Human Rights NYT » World News The contractors helped enact programs that focus on building up civil society and democratic practices in authoritarian states such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela and Cuba.

Trump Urges Trading Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals for More U.S. Aid NYT » World News Ukraine has already emphasized that by supporting its war effort, the U.S. could get access to the country’s wealth of critical minerals like lithium and uranium.

Iran Is Developing Plans for Faster, Cruder Weapon, U.S. Concludes NYT » World News As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel prepares to meet with President Trump, the question of whether to strike Iran’s facilities or negotiate with Tehran appears certain to be under debate.

Tuesday Briefing: A Tariff Deal With Mexico NYT » World News Plus, the best and worst moments at the Grammys.

How Costs for Online Sales After Trump’s Trade Move NYT » World News President Trump’s tariff measures included a significant change to trade rules that could increase costs for many products bought online, including on Amazon, Shein and Temu.

Spain’s Ex-Soccer Chief Luis Rubiales Goes on Trial Over Forced Kiss at World Cup NYT » World News Luis Rubiales kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. On Monday, she testified against him and other former officials.

Greece Prepares for Earthquake as Tremors Shake Santorini and Other Islands NYT » World News Emergency services were deployed in readiness and schools were closed after more than 200 temblors struck in the Aegean, near Santorini, within 48 hours.

Crews Lift First Wreckage From D.C. Plane Crash Out of Potomac NYT » World News A crane began removing the fuselage of the American Airlines jet that crashed into the Potomac River last week after colliding with an Army helicopter.

Pro-Russia Ukrainian Is Killed in Moscow Blast, Russian Media Says NYT » World News Armen Sarkisyan, the founder of a separatist battalion fighting in eastern Ukraine, died after an explosion in an apartment complex, according to reports citing the Russian authorities.

Standoff at Ukrainian Agency Disrupts Arms Contracts, Suppliers Say NYT » World News Ukrainian defense companies say they cannot sign new contracts or receive payment — potentially jeopardizing future supplies to already struggling troops.

French Court Convicts Director Christophe Ruggia in #MeToo Case NYT » World News Christophe Ruggia was accused of sexually assaulting the actress Adèle Haenel when she was a minor.

Car Bomb in Syria Kills 15 Agricultural Workers NYT » World News The blast, which detonated next to a truck carrying agricultural workers, underscored the challenges faced by the country’s interim president.