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Houthi Drone Strike Highlights Dilemmas for Israel NYT » World News Israel has few options to retaliate for the attack in Tel Aviv, which made clear the weakness of its air defense system against unmanned aircraft and heightened concerns about the threat of Iranian-backed militias.

‘Twisters’ and the Appeal of the Sequel NYT » World News When a sequel comes out, it can be an occasion to reaffirm why you love the original.

Much Is Still Unknown as Listeria Again Takes Canadian Lives NYT » World News While a listeria contamination of 18 nondairy milk alternatives has killed two people and sickened 10 more, Danone seems to be concealing a key fact.

The Buried Book That Helped Ukraine’s Literary Revival NYT » World News To keep it from Russian forces, a writer hid his last manuscript under a cherry tree. Its rediscovery became part of a flowering of interest in Ukrainian literature.

How the U.S. Played a Role in Venezuela’s Election NYT » World News The Biden administration helped prod the Venezuelan government to hold elections on July 28. Now, it is watching to see if the vote will be free and fair.

Did Police in Kenya Catch a Serial Killer or Coerce a Confession? NYT » World News After at least 10 sacks with body parts were found in a dump, a suspect was said to admit to 42 murders. But some doubt the case, and people with missing loved ones say the police were slow to help.

To Deter Day-Trippers, Venice Tested a €5 Entrance Fee. Did Visitors Stay Away? NYT » World News The mayor said preliminary data suggested that the experiment was a success. But the program brought in far more money than predicted, which critics called proof of failure.

The Olympics Is Transforming Their Neighborhood. And Kicking Them Out. NYT » World News The Games brought billions to redevelop this Paris suburb. What will the thousands of homeless people who live there do?

Bangladesh Orders Curfew to Quell Deadly Protests NYT » World News For weeks, university students have been protesting a quota system for government jobs. Suppression led to a cycle of violence and now a paralyzing curfew.

Death of Vietnam’s Top Leader Raises Questions of Succession NYT » World News The country’s political workings are notably opaque, but for now the president, who was until recently minister of public security, is carrying out the duties of general secretary.

Blinken Says Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is ‘Inside the 10-Yard Line’ NYT » World News The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, was more cautious as both spoke ahead of next week’s visit to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

Houthis Launch Deadly Drone Strike on Tel Aviv, Evading Israel’s Defenses NYT » World News At least one person was killed and eight others injured in a predawn attack on Friday. The Israeli military said it was investigating why it “did not identify it, attack it and intercept it.”

What Evan Gershkovich Might Face Inside Russia’s Notorious Prisons NYT » World News Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter, was convicted on fabricated charges and is expected to serve time in one of the country’s infamous prisons.

Boat Fire off Haitian Coast Leaves At Least 40 Migrants Dead NYT » World News The boat was carrying over 80 people and bound for Turks and Caicos. The disaster underscores Haiti’s gang-fueled crisis that has spurred many Haitians to leave.

What’s Left for France’s Left? NYT » World News Two weeks ago a coalition of left-wing parties came first in the legislative elections. Now some wonder whether it will have any power at all.

The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S. NYT » World News The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.

Canada Pledges to Hit NATO Military Spending Target by 2032 NYT » World News The country’s struggle to reach an informal military spending target highlights how difficult it is for the alliance to quickly bolster its abilities.

Is Your Flight Delayed by the Tech Outage? Here’s What You Need to Know. NYT » World News While service is slowly recovering, flights have been delayed and canceled worldwide. Here’s information on the most affected airlines and airports, passengers’ rights and how to reach airline customer service.

A Post-Euros, Post-Copa Mailbag NYT » World News Euro 2024 memories, Copa América issues and the enduring allure of a winning goal.

Houthis Claim Responsibility for Deadly Tel Aviv Explosion NYT » World News An Israeli military official said the military was still investigating where the drone was launched from.