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Some Israelis Favor Attacking Iran, Expressing Skepticism About Talks NYT &rt; World News Many Israelis were surprised when President Trump announced that the United States would engage in “direct” negotiations with Iran in an effort to rein in the country’s nuclear program.

Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: At Least 13 People Killed NYT &rt; World News The authorities said that search and rescue operations were continuing at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, the capital.

Panama Canal Ship Pilot Navigates Tricky Waters, and Trump NYT &rt; World News For over 40 years, Capt. Efrain Hallax, 73, has been steering vessels through the canal, and he has seen it all, from a dictator’s fall to the rise of U.S. interest in retaking the waterway.

With Trump’s Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints On Gaza Than Ever NYT &rt; World News On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition.

Israel’s Supreme Court Considers Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief NYT &rt; World News The hearing on the move opened with unruly scenes, as hecklers forced judges to pause the proceedings before resuming them without a public audience.

How to Stay Safe if You’re Traveling and an Earthquake Strikes NYT &rt; World News Many popular vacation destinations, like California, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and the Caribbean are in active quake zones. Here are tips for staying safe.

Is Trump Having a Liz Truss Moment? NYT &rt; World News Ms. Truss, Britain’s prime minister for 44 days, was forced out after her radical policies caused a market meltdown. But there are some key differences with President Trump.

Ideology May Not Be What You Think but How You’re Wired NYT &rt; World News In her new book, “The Ideological Brain,” the neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod outlines what makes some people prone to rigid thinking.

Tuesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News The global response to President Trump’s tariffs.

Prince Harry’s Court Case Over Security in the U.K., Explained NYT &rt; World News A two-day hearing is set to begin on Tuesday in London’s Court of Appeal, as Harry challenges the government over his security protection in Britain.

South Korea Sets New Presidential Election for June 3 NYT &rt; World News Polls show the main opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, is the front-runner to replace Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office for declaring martial law.

How Japan Built a 3D-Printed Train Station in 6 Hours NYT &rt; World News As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

Leaders Flex Muscles Against International Criminal Court NYT &rt; World News The leaders of Israel, Hungary and the United States have moved to neutralize the judiciary both at home and abroad.

China Accuses U.S. of Blackmail After Trump Threatens More Tariffs NYT &rt; World News The country’s commerce ministry called President Trump’s threat to escalate tariffs on China by another 50 percent “blackmail.”

Trump Says the U.S. and Iran Will Hold ‘Direct’ Nuclear Talks NYT &rt; World News President Trump pulled out of the last Iran nuclear accord in 2018, and negotiators from the two nations have not met face-to-face since. Now he faces the challenge of dismantling the Iranian program.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s Tariff Threat to China NYT &rt; World News Plus, “The White Lotus” finale.

Video Shows Search for Missing Gaza Paramedics Before Israelis Shoot Rescuers NYT &rt; World News The Palestine Red Crescent released a video made by a paramedic before he was killed, and called the deaths of 15 rescue workers “a full-fledged war crime.” Israel has said it is investigating.

Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.

Scientists Revive the Dire Wolf, or Something Close NYT &rt; World News Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins.

Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar NYT &rt; World News Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid.