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U.S. Visa Ban Adds to South Sudan’s Mounting Troubles NYT &rt; World News The Trump administration’s revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese nationals comes as the East African nation faces the threat of renewed war.

Putin Congratulates Alex Ovechkin for Breaking NHL Record NYT &rt; World News Alex Ovechkin’s feat put a fresh spotlight on the hockey star’s past support for Russia’s leader and on his stance on the war in Ukraine.

Europe Is Ready to Make Its First Countermove to Trump Tariffs NYT &rt; World News European Union officials meeting in Brussels will vet and vote on a list of retaliatory tariffs this week, while contemplating what comes next.

Live Updates: Stocks in Asia and Europe Plunge as Trump Says Tariffs Will Stay NYT &rt; World News U.S. markets were set to open sharply lower as well. President Trump said on Sunday that he would not back off his trade war, reinforcing fears of a global economic downturn.

Ukraine Questions Value of Black Sea Truce With Russia NYT &rt; World News Ukrainian Navy officers and business owners in the port city pondered what Kyiv could gain from a truce after it pushed back Russian vessels and resumed commercial shipping.

China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy NYT &rt; World News Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.

In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom NYT &rt; World News Cambodia’s authoritarian dynasty had silenced almost all of the country’s independent media. The remaining few are facing extinction because of an executive directive from President Trump.

As Netanyahu Heads to Washington, Trump Is Already a Close Ally NYT &rt; World News President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are using similar playbooks as they face turmoil.

Monday Briefing NYT &rt; World News Uncertainty roils markets.

Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook NYT &rt; World News Crude oil now costs around 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.

Amadou Bagayoko, Half of Malian Duo Who Went Global, Dies at 70 NYT &rt; World News As Amadou & Mariam, he and his wife were improbable pop stars on two counts. Their style was venturesome and eclectic, and they were blind virtuosos.

Monday Briefing: Trump’s Team Defends Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Plus, meet a robot butler.

Eyewitnesses Recount Deadly Israeli Attack on Medics in Gaza NYT &rt; World News The New York Times interviewed two people who described being detained by Israeli soldiers and looking on as they opened fire on ambulances and a fire truck, killing 15.

Defiant, Le Pen Tells Supporters ‘I Won’t Give Up’ Despite 5-Year Ban NYT &rt; World News In a speech, Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, cast a judicial decision prohibiting her from running for office as a threat to democracy.

What We Know About the Case of Gaza Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Gunfire NYT &rt; World News The Israeli military, confronted with video evidence contradicting its initial account, now says it was “mistaken.”

Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers NYT &rt; World News The lawmakers, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, said they were “astounded” by the decision to refuse them entry.

Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance NYT &rt; World News Pope Francis was wheeled through a crowd that included health care workers from around the world, who had been told he was watching their Jubilee Mass on television.

Russia Strikes Kyiv as Ukraine Reels From Deadly Attack on Zelensky’s Hometown NYT &rt; World News While Russian missile and drone attacks have been unrelenting over more than three years of war, they have intensified in recent weeks amid U.S.-led peace talks.

Sudanese Refugees Flee to Chad Amid Deadly Airstrikes NYT &rt; World News

Amid Trump’s Threats, Canada’s Conservative Leader Faces Uncertainty in National Election NYT &rt; World News Just two months ago, Pierre Poilievre seemed destined to become Canada’s next prime minister. But his double digit polling lead vanished with President Trump's threat to annex Canada.