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Stolen Yousuf Karsh Portrait of Winston Churchill Recovered in Italy NYT » World News A forgery delayed the discovery of the theft of the photograph long enough for it to be sold at an auction in London.

WADA Report Concludes China Broke Rules in Doping Case NYT » World News An investigator hired by the global antidoping regulator found no bias toward China in a case that has outraged Olympic athletes and led to an F.B.I. investigation.

US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials in Response to Disputed Election NYT » World News The sanctions against 16 government officials appointed by the authoritarian president of Venezuela were seen as unlikely to be effective by observers and analysts.

U.S. Supports Africa’s Bid for U.N. Security Council Seats, With a Catch NYT » World News The announcement provides U.S. support to permanent council seats for African nations, though not new veto powers. But the path to adding members requires far more than White House approval.

Israeli Commandos Carried Out Raid on Secret Weapons Site in Syria NYT » World News The missile production facility was destroyed in the attack, according to Western officials. Syrian state media reported that 18 people were killed in the strike.

Red Cross Workers Killed in Ukraine in Shelling Attack NYT » World News The aid workers lost their lives as they were preparing to distribute heating supplies in preparation for winter in the region of Donetsk.

U.N. Says Gaza’s Anti-Polio Campaign Is Ending With High Hopes NYT » World News Health workers have reached many vulnerable children. But for the effort to be considered a success, they must also be able to administer a booster round of vaccinations in a few weeks.

Ukraine Says Russian Missile Hit Grain Ship in Black Sea NYT » World News If confirmed, the attack would be the first on a commercial vessel since Ukraine secured a shipping route to grain markets abroad last year.

Russian Forces Are Stepping Up Attacks on Pokrovsk, Ukraine Says NYT » World News Bombardments are increasing in and around Pokrovsk, Ukrainian officials said, with water supplies now cut and a road overpass destroyed.

Turkish-American Activist Killed in West Bank to Be Buried in Turkey NYT » World News The body of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish American dual citizen, was being sent to Turkey for her funeral. Her fatal shooting by Israeli forces has sparked outrage in both countries.

The Grenfell Fire and the Unbearable Slowness of Public Inquiries NYT » World News Holding an inquiry has become one of the British government’s go-to responses to outrageous harm. But that approach can sometimes stall change and delay justice.

Mexico Is Split on Judicial Overhaul as Plan Inches Toward Becoming Law NYT » World News Even as a sweeping proposal to elect nearly 7,000 judges inches toward law, some Mexicans have protested it. Others welcomed the chance to vote in judges.

Should Ukraine Launch Western Weapons Deep Into Russia? NYT » World News President Biden has refused to allow Ukraine to use long-range Western missiles on Russian military targets, but he appears to be wavering.

Middle East Crisis: First Stage of Gaza Polio Campaign Ending With High Hopes NYT » World News The United Nations said the vaccination effort was going well in challenging wartime conditions. Health officials said a second round of vaccinations would be needed within weeks.

How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War NYT » World News UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict?

Mexico Is Split on Judicial Overhaul as Plan Inches Toward Becoming Law NYT » World News Even as a sweeping proposal to elect nearly 7,000 judges inches toward law, some Mexicans have protested it. Others welcomed the chance to vote in judges.

After Being Shot, Slovakia’s Leader Targets His Enemies NYT » World News Prime Minister Robert Fico has purged prosecutors, cultural officials, journalists and others he believes fueled “hatred and aggression” against him.

S​outh Korea Tackles a New Crime Wave: Deepfake Sex Videos NYT » World News Men in chat rooms have been victimizing women they know by putting their faces on pornographic clips. Some Korean women say the only thing new about it is the technology.

Citing Gaza Help, Blinken Waives Human Rights Conditions on Aid to Egypt NYT » World News Cairo will receive its full military aid allotment of $1.3 billion after the secretary of state also said it had made progress on releasing political prisoners and protecting Americans.

Debate Puts Trump’s Affinity for Putin Back in the Spotlight NYT » World News The former president’s refusal to back Ukraine’s war effort showed the likely limits of U.S. support for Kyiv if he returns to the White House.