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A Peruvian Woman Pushes for Other Indigenous Voices to Be Heard NYT » World News Tarcila Rivera-Zea, a member of the Quechua community in Peru, has spent decades pushing for Native peoples to be heard.

How Trump’s ’51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious NYT » World News President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.

A Hamas Leader’s Release From Prison Reopens Old Wounds in Israel NYT » World News A man convicted over his role in a deadly 2002 bombing was released in one of the recent cease-fire exchanges, which have created intense, conflicting emotions for Israelis and Palestinians.

Unexploded World War II Bomb Found at Gare du Nord in Paris Halts Trains NYT » World News Trains in France, including the Eurostar, were disrupted for hours as the authorities worked to remove the old device near tracks north of the French capital.

As Morocco’s King Urges People Not to Kill Sheep for ‘Big Eid,’ Many Are Relieved NYT » World News With the country facing years of drought and economic strife, King Mohammed VI told people they could skip the traditional slaughter for the holy feast in June.

Chrystia Freeland Eyes Justin Trudeau’s Job as Canada’s Liberal Party Leader NYT » World News Ms. Freeland is vying to become Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister on Sunday. Her chances could hinge on whether voters consider President Trump’s dislike of her an asset.

Will Canadians Warm Up to Mark Carney, the Liberal Party Front-Runner Eyeing Trudeau’s Job? NYT » World News Mark Carney has pitched himself as the fix-it man who can set Canada back on track. As he seeks to lead the Liberal Party, the country’s biggest challenge may be President Trump.

At Least 70 Killed as Syria’s Security Forces Clash With Assad Loyalists NYT » World News The skirmishes along the Mediterranean coast were among the bloodiest since rebels ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad and installed a transitional government.

Brisbane and Eastern Australia Braces for Powerful Cyclone Alfred NYT » World News The slow-moving tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of Queensland and New South Wales, including Brisbane.

China Says It Will ‘Resolutely Counter’ U.S. Tariff Pressure NYT » World News China’s top foreign affairs official, Wang Yi, accused the United States of being ‘two-faced’ in its approach to Beijing.

South Korean Court Orders Impeached President’s Release From Jail NYT » World News Yoon Suk Yeol, who is being tried on insurrection charges over his imposition of martial law last year, was not immediately freed, pending a possible appeal by prosecutors.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News Talks about Ukraine.

Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance NYT » World News Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.

Sudan Accuses U.A.E. of Being Complicit in Genocide NYT » World News In an International Court of Justice complaint, the Sudanese government says the United Arab Emirates is fueling genocidal actions by funding rebels in the country’s civil war.

U.S. and Ukrainian Officials to Meet Next Week About Path to End War NYT » World News The officials plan to meet next week to discuss the first steps of an agreement, after President Trump cast doubt on U.S. support for Ukraine in recent days.

Bourbon Is Banned, California Wine Canceled, as Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol NYT » World News Canadian provinces have restricted American alcohol sales as part of retaliatory measures against President Trump’s tariffs.

Faithful Hear Pope Francis’ Voice for First Time in 3 Weeks NYT » World News In an audio recording from the hospital, which was taped earlier on Thursday, the pope thanked Catholics for their prayers.

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5 NYT » World News A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.

Friday Briefing: A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Europe NYT » World News Plus, Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17.”

Deadly Clashes Pose Test for Syria’s New Leaders NYT » World News At least 16 government security personnel were killed in a coastal region that was long a stronghold of the toppled Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.