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UK Aims to Cut Billions in Welfare Amid Budget Crunch NYT » World News Changing disability allowances is a particularly contentious move within Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s center-left Labour Party.

Trump’s Focus on Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Partly Linked to Minerals Deal, Officials Say NYT » World News The U.S. is seeking access to Ukrainian minerals, which require extensive energy to process. The Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine, which Russia controls, could help with that, Kyiv says.

Why Did Israel Resume Airstrikes on Gaza? What to Know About the Attacks NYT » World News The deadly airstrikes shattered a period of relative calm and raised the prospect of a return to all-out war.

Timeline of Trump’s Deportation Flights, From Alien Enemies Act to Judge’s Order NYT » World News A New York Times review of flight data showed that at the time of a federal judge’s order, two flights were in the air, and one had not yet taken off.

Lucy Letby Murders Inquiry Should Be Halted, Hospital’s Ex-Managers Say NYT » World News Former executives at the British hospital where Ms. Letby was a nurse requested that a judge’s inquiry into the killings there be suspended amid new evidence.

Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake NYT » World News An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.

Live Updates: Israel Carries Out Deadly Strikes in Gaza and Warns of More Attacks NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the attack, the first major strikes in Gaza since the cease-fire with Hamas began in January. The health ministry in Gaza said that hundreds had been killed.

Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine in Phone Call: What to Know NYT » World News The call will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Ukraine agreed to support a U.S.-backed monthlong cease-fire, as long as Russia does the same

In Europe and Japan, Luxury Sleeper Trains NYT » World News From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.

U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Hit Sudanese Refugees Fleeing Violence and Famine in Darfur NYT » World News Just weeks after the U.S. government suspended its work in massive foreign aid cuts announced in January, humanitarians say much of the damage to critical programs has already been done.

Americans Describe Being Detained as Hostages in a Venezuelan Prison NYT » World News They were American tourists hoping for a good time, they said. Then they became captives of an autocratic government.

Russia Escalated Sabotage to Pressure U.S. and Allies on Ukraine, Study Says NYT » World News Anger at Russia’s covert efforts, which included targeting undersea cables, warehouses and railways, has the potential to influence European reactions to the U.S.-led push for an end to the war.

Small Plane Crashes Off Roatán Island in Honduras, Killing 12 NYT » World News The police said five people had survived the crash off Roatán Island, a tourist destination known for its diving spots.

Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America NYT » World News Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.

Israel Resumes Attacks in Gaza After Stalled Cease-Fire Talks with Hamas NYT » World News While Israel has stopped short of a ground invasion for now, its new strikes in Gaza seem to be an effort to force concessions from Hamas.

Less Than Half of the 59 Hostages in Gaza Believed to be Alive NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday’s attack on Gaza came after Hamas said no to the latest proposals by mediators, which included releasing the remaining captives.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News The Trump administration clashes with a judge.

Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest NYT » World News The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.

Pelicot’s Daughter Pursues Conviction That He Raped Her, Too NYT » World News Her mother, Gisèle, was at the center of a trial that gripped France and made her a feminist icon. But it left Caroline Darian with her own pains and suspicions unanswered.

Israel Carries Out ‘Extensive Strikes’ in Gaza NYT » World News The strikes, announced early Tuesday, appeared to be the first major attack in Gaza by Israel since its cease-fire with Hamas began.