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Takeaways From East Germany’s State Elections NYT » World News The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, had a very successful night in two states, despite its state chapters’ classification as “extremist” by German domestic intelligence.

Discovery of 6 Dead Hostages in Gaza Spurs Protest and Division in Israel NYT » World News The Israeli military said Sunday that Hamas had killed the hostages before they were discovered by Israeli troops on Saturday.

Israeli Protesters Demand a Deal for the Release of Hostages NYT » World News Demonstrations broke out in cities around the country after the Israeli military announced the recovery of six dead hostages.

Simon Verity, World-Renowned Stone Carver, Is Dead at 79 NYT » World News He was perhaps best known for heading the team that created the statues of biblical figures at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan.

East Germans Lean Toward Extremes in State Elections NYT » World News The Alternative for Germany party was on course to win in Thuringia, according to projections, in what was seen as a worrying sign of the health of German democracy.

Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17 NYT » World News The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said.

Three Israeli Police Officers Killed in the West Bank NYT » World News The officers were shot and killed in what the Israeli police said was a terrorist attack. The incident followed a rise in Palestinian and Israeli violence, as Israel’s military raids Palestinian cities.

American Hersh Goldberg-Polin Among 6 Hostages Killed in Gaza NYT » World News One of the hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was an American citizen.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Energy Facilities With Drones, Russia Says NYT » World News Russian state media and local officials report fires and explosions at a number of facilities caused by drone attacks, including an oil refinery in Moscow and an energy production facility in the central region of Tver.

China and the Philippines Collide Again in South China Sea NYT » World News The United States condemned the episode near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea and reaffirmed its defense treaty with Manila.

With Russia on Its Doorstep, a Ukrainian Town Packs Its Bags NYT » World News Ukraine gambled that its move into Russia would draw Moscow’s forces away from the town of Pokrovsk. It didn’t happen. And now resigned residents are evacuating daily.

What It’s Like in Egypt as Energy Crisis Prompts Early Shop Closures NYT » World News It’s so hot in Cairo that people like to go out all night. It might look like a party, but in reality, one shopkeeper said, “everybody is dead on the inside.”

Middle East Crisis: Six Bodies Recovered in Gaza Were Hostages, Israel and U.S. Say NYT » World News One of the hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was an American citizen. Separately in Gaza, a polio vaccination drive was getting underway on Sunday.

Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill NYT » World News Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, U.S. Israeli Hostage, Is Dead NYT » World News Hersh Goldberg-Polin had been held in the Gaza Strip for nearly 11 months. His body was among several recovered by the Israeli military.

The Venezuelan City Devastated By Migration NYT » World News About a quarter of the residents of Maracaibo, Venezuela’s second-largest city, have moved away — and more are expected to soon follow.

What to Watch for in East German State Elections on Sunday NYT » World News The prospect of a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in two state elections is only one of the problems for Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

In Race Against Polio, Gaza Begins Vaccination Drive NYT » World News Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the war to permit the vaccination of 640,000 children in Gaza. It will be a daunting effort for health workers.

India’s Doctors Are Overworked and Feeling Unsafe NYT » World News Grueling shifts, abuse from the public and subpar security are nothing new to medical workers in India, where a ghastly killing has put a spotlight on their plight.

Israel Says It Has Recovered More Bodies in Gaza NYT » World News The Israeli military asked the public not to speculate, but many Israelis assumed the announcement referred to dead hostages. The news amplified calls for a cease-fire and hostage-release deal.