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Muhammad Yunus Set to Lead Bangladesh Temporarily NYT » World News Muhammad Yunus, set to lead the country temporarily, faces the immediate and daunting task of restoring order to daily life and to the economy.

Trying to Capitalize on Anti-Migrant Riots Could Backfire on U.K.’s Far Right NYT » World News The public’s reaction to the recent rioting has been resoundingly negative, suggesting that using the unrest to push anti-immigrant policies could backfire, at least in the short term.

Why the Dutch Field Hockey Team Isn’t Shaking Hands at the Olympics NYT » World News After two pandemic-disrupted Olympics, most teams haven’t given Covid a second thought in Paris. The one from the Netherlands is the exception.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News Antiracism protesters in Britain.

Feud Flares Between U.S. and Global Antidoping Agency NYT » World News American officials allowed athletes to compete after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs so they could work undercover. Their global counterparts call that a breach of the rules.

Thursday Briefing: Antiracism Protesters Gather in Britain NYT » World News Plus, China’s quest for Olympic gold shifts gears.

At the Olympics, Artistic Swimmers Flip, Twist and Push for Respect NYT » World News Artistic swimming is a crowd-pleaser and much harder than it used to be, but it has had to make the case that it is even a sport at all.

Arab and Western Nations Urge Restraint as Israel-Iran Tensions Simmer NYT » World News Trying to head off a Middle East war, several countries are pressing Iran to temper its retaliation for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran.

Teens and Tactics Blur in China’s Quest for Gold NYT » World News A young skater’s emergence signals a pivot in the way an Olympic power defines success. But its handling of the table tennis competition suggests old expectations may persist, too.

For These Olympians, the Bling Is the Thing NYT » World News Athletes at the Paris Olympics have been sporting some seriously high-wattage accessories. Here are nine of our favorites.

The Sport Flipping, Twisting and Pushing for Respect, Smiling All the Way NYT » World News Artistic swimming is a crowd-pleaser and much harder than it used to be, but it has had to make the case that it is even a sport at all.

As Biden’s Presidency Wanes, U.S. and Asian Nations Do a Delicate Dance NYT » World News On an epic trip, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to reassure Asian leaders about American commitments. But China remains the enduring backyard behemoth.

30 Months After Their Games Ended, U.S. Figure Skaters Get Golds NYT » World News In a ceremony in Paris, the American team received the medals they won after the Russian team, featuring Kamila Valieva, was disqualified.

As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens are Kept in the Dark NYT » World News Iranians say they have not been told how to prepare should broad hostilities break out between their country and Israel.

Hotel Collapse in Germany Kills 2 and Prompts Frantic Rescue Mission NYT » World News One person remained trapped under the rubble on Wednesday after a centuries-old structure collapsed late the night before.

Connie Chiume, 72, Dies; ‘Black Panther’ Actor Bridged S. Africa Eras NYT » World News Her career began during apartheid and outlived it, reaching a personal milestone in a blockbuster movie and its sequel.

Heat Raises Fears of ‘Demise’ for Great Barrier Reef Within a Generation NYT » World News A new study found that temperatures in the Coral Sea have reached their highest levels in at least four centuries.

Fears of Fresh Violence Put Britain on High Alert NYT » World News Some 6,000 specialist public order police officers have been mobilized across the country amid fears that protests, called for Wednesday night, could lead to further riots.

In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past NYT » World News A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals.

U.S. Ambassador to Skip Peace Ceremony in Japan Over Israel’s Omission NYT » World News The American and British ambassadors to Japan said they would not attend an event to mark the atomic bomb strike in Nagasaki because Israel’s ambassador was excluded.