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55 Days Into Hunger Strike, Activist’s Mother Says She ‘Won’t Back Down’ NYT » World News Laila Soueif, the British-born mother of the Egyptian political prisoner Alaa Abd El Fattah, is demanding the U.K. do more to secure his release.

How Can the I.C.C. Prosecute Leaders of Israel, Which Is Not a Member? NYT » World News The jurisdiction of the court in The Hague can extend beyond member states.

Iran Declares It Is Doing More Nuclear Enrichment After I.A.E.A. Rebuke NYT » World News With thousands of advanced centrifuges on standby, Tehran says it is now spinning more, which could increase its stockpile of near-bomb-grade atomic fuel.

Conor McGregor, U.F.C. Fighter, Is Held Liable for Sexual Assault in Ireland NYT » World News The mixed martial arts fighter known as “Notorious” was ordered to pay the equivalent of $257,000 to a woman who said he raped her in 2018.

Bolsonaro’s Right Wing Movement Faces Backlash After Coup Accusations NYT » World News Accusations that former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup arose after a former top aide of his was implicated in a plan to kill the current president.

Pat King Found Guilty for Role in ‘Freedom Convoy’ NYT » World News The verdict was in the high-profile case of Pat King, a man accused of helping provoke disruptions during the so-called trucker convoy, which paralyzed Canada’s capital during the pandemic.

Terms of Proposed Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Begin to Take Shape, Officials Say NYT » World News Key details still needed to be worked out between Israel and Hezbollah, and disagreements could scuttle or delay any deal, the officials said. But some cited reasons for cautious optimism.

South Africa’s A.N.C. Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Appeal Against His Expulsion NYT » World News The country’s governing party had severed ties with the former president in July after he campaigned for an opposition party in the last general election.

Orban Invites Netanyahu to Hungary, Flouting I.C.C. Arrest Warrant NYT » World News Hungary, unlike the United States, is a signatory to the court, which accused the Israeli leader of war crimes in Gaza.

At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening. NYT » World News Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.

Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran NYT » World News The Norwegian man was arrested this week in Oslo and ordered jailed pending further investigation in what the authorities called a ‘very serious case.’

Merkel Memoir Recalls What It Was Like Dealing With Trump and Putin NYT » World News The new book by former Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany also aims to justify decisions she made that are still affecting her country and the rest of Europe.

Israel Strikes Across Lebanon After Ordering Evacuations of Southern Towns NYT » World News The wide-scale bombardment continued a day after a U.S. envoy held talks with Israeli officials on a possible cease-fire with Hezbollah militants.

Russia Supplies Antiaircraft Missiles to North Korea, the South Says NYT » World News Pyongyang has long coveted an advanced air-defense system to guard against missiles and war planes from the United States and South Korea.

As Ukraine Fires U.S. Missiles, Putin Sends a Chilling Message NYT » World News The Russian leader ominously declares that America risks nuclear war as it expands its aid.

Ukraine Cancels Parliament Session, Citing a Warning Over a Missile Attack NYT » World News This is the first time Parliament has canceled a session since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Israel Rally Around Netanyahu Over I.C.C. Warrant, for Now NYT » World News An I.C.C. arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza spurred outrage across Israel’s political spectrum. But in the long term, it’s not a good look for a prime minister.

At COP29, ‘Sewage Beer’ Is Just Fine NYT » World News The hoppy pilsner from Singapore, where freshwater is scarce, is part of an effort to promote recycling solutions.

China’s Hacking Reached Deep Into U.S. Telecoms NYT » World News The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said hackers listened to phone calls and read texts by exploiting aging equipment and seams in the networks that connect systems.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News Donald Trump’s new choice for attorney general.