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European and Iranian officials will hold talks on Friday in Geneva. NYT &rt; World News Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said talks between Iranian and Western officials were scheduled for Friday in Geneva.

Doctor at Soroka Hospital in Israel Recounts Iranian Strike NYT &rt; World News An Iranian missile hit a building at the Soroka Medical Center, a major hospital complex in southern Israel. The hospital said it was treating several patients with minor injuries.

Cave Explorer Videos Show Decade of Trash in ‘Avatar’ Park in China NYT &rt; World News Officials ordered a huge cleanup effort after videos of the mountains of garbage spread widely online.

This Oregon Native Went to Kyiv as a Volunteer. He Died in a Russian Attack. NYT &rt; World News Fred Grandy was upset by the United States’ reversal in its support for Ukraine, his family said. This week, he was among the 28 people killed in a drone and missile assault.

Student Who Filmed Himself Raping at Least 10 Women to Be Sentenced in London NYT &rt; World News Zou Zhenhao, 28, is considered by the police in the British capital to be “one of the most prolific predators” they have encountered. Investigators say there are probably many more victims.

Live Updates: Israel Vows to Intensify Attacks After Iranian Missile Hits Hospital NYT &rt; World News Iran struck the largest hospital in southern Israel. The hospital said it was treating several patients with mild injuries. Israel’s prime minister ordered a fierce response, the defense minister said, as the military carried out further strikes in Iran.

Tehran residents describe the turmoil of living in a city under attack. NYT &rt; World News Long lines have formed at gas stations in Tehran this week, as residents look to stock up after Israel launched a massive military assault on Iran.

No Sting, No Mercedes: A Russian Expo Shows Cost of Divorce With the West NYT &rt; World News The annual economic forum in St. Petersburg used to host multibillion-dollar deals and performances by global music stars. With the war in Ukraine still raging, the mood has shifted.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Faces Calls to Resign After Leak NYT &rt; World News Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been widely criticized for appearing weak in a conversation with Hun Sen, who posted a recording of their exchange on Facebook.

Will Israel’s Interceptors Outlast Iran’s Missiles? The Answer May Shape the War. NYT &rt; World News Israel has a world-leading missile interception system but its bank of interceptors is finite.

Iran Has Its Back Against the Wall NYT &rt; World News The Iranian regime finds itself in its most difficult position 46 years after the revolution that brought it to power. But does it mean the end?

Trying to Satisfy Trump, NATO Is Running Into Difficulties NYT &rt; World News A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings.

Air India Cuts International Flights After Crash Causes Chaos NYT &rt; World News The move came a day after Indian officials told the airline to improve its operations, and as delays and canceled flights are drawing complaints from passengers.

Belgian Nonprofit Papy Boom Is Helping Retirement-Home Residents Hit the Clubs NYT &rt; World News A group of Brussels retirement-home residents grooved to electronic music late one night as part of a program to fight loneliness among seniors.

The Crane That Ruined Florence’s Skyline Is Gone NYT &rt; World News A reviled crane used during the expansion of the Uffizi Galleries was taken down this week after years of protests.

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Iranians mostly lost internet access on the sixth day of Israeli strikes. NYT &rt; World News The shutdown appears to be the result of an internal decision rather than a consequence of an Israeli strike.

Iran Missile Strikes Hospital in Southern Israel NYT &rt; World News The strike highlighted the risks to civilians in Israel and Iran after days of fighting between the two nations.

Hurricane Erick Nears Mexico as a Category 4 Storm NYT &rt; World News Erick set off flash floods in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. A stretch of the Pacific coastline, including Acapulco, was under a hurricane warning.

Funeral Held for Loved One Lost in Air India Crash NYT &rt; World News A cremation ceremony was held for Kinal Mistry, a victim of the Air India crash who hailed from a community that took pride in those who went abroad. Her family said she was someone who would “fulfill everyone’s dreams.”