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State Dept. Is Investigating Messages Impersonating Rubio, Official Says NYT &rt; World News A person or people imitating the secretary of state used artificial intelligence to send text and voice messages to foreign diplomats and U.S. officials, the department said in a cable to employees.

With a Nobel Prize Nomination, Netanyahu Is the Latest to Use Flattery to Woo Trump NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel handed a letter to President Trump nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. But it’s not clear whether stroking the president’s ego has long-lasting effects.

Attack on Cargo Ship in the Red Sea Kills 2 Crew Members NYT &rt; World News The incident occurred a day after Houthi militants in Yemen targeted another vessel, their first assault on shipping since President Trump announced a truce with them.

Four Men Charged in Extremist Terrorist Plot to Seize Land Near Quebec City NYT &rt; World News The police seized a large cache of guns and explosives and said that the ‘ideologically motivated’ group included members of Canada’s military.

Trump’s U-Turn on Weapons Leaves Ukrainians Hopeful but Cautious NYT &rt; World News After President Trump’s announcement that the United States would send more military aid, some were grateful, others were skeptical, mindful of his seesawing policy.

The Wild Russian Plot to Burn a London Restaurant and Kidnap Its Owner NYT &rt; World News Court proceedings revealed how a criminal gang in Britain were directed to target Yevgeny Chichvarkin, a dissident Russian who owns Hide, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mayfair.

Wildfires Burn in Spain and France After Blistering Heat Wave NYT &rt; World News Weather agencies issued warnings for other parts of Europe where temperatures were expected to climb this week.

How Do Israel and Hamas Negotiate in Qatar? NYT &rt; World News The ongoing presence of negotiators from Hamas and Israel in the Qatari capital, Doha, suggests that both sides are serious about clinching a deal.

Trump Pledges to Send More Weapons to Ukraine NYT &rt; World News “They have to be able to defend themselves,” the president said, appearing to signal a reversal after his administration paused some weapons transfers just last week.

Norman Tebbit, Former U.K. Minister and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94 NYT &rt; World News He held a series of roles in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet, but left high office after his wife was seriously hurt in a bombing by the Irish Republican Army.

Man Dies at Milan Airport After Being Sucked Into Jet Engine, Official Says NYT &rt; World News The man was neither an airport employee nor a passenger. Milan Bergamo Airport did not say how he had accessed the runway where the plane was.

Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.

South Korea Keeps Its Chin Up as Trump Wields Tariff Threat NYT &rt; World News The country’s new president, in office for a little over a month, had just dispatched his senior deputies to Washington to try to work out a trade deal.

Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand? NYT &rt; World News Hamas wants a guarantee that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.

Land Mines, a Cold War Horror, Could Return to Fortify Europe’s Borders NYT &rt; World News Five countries plan to revive the use of a weapon prohibited by treaty for more than a quarter of a century, hoping to strengthen their defenses against any Russian attack.

Trump Wants to Close the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board NYT &rt; World News The White House is planning to eliminate the board, a small agency that investigates chemical disasters to understand what went wrong.

The Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs NYT &rt; World News A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.

Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Away Nepal-China Bridge NYT &rt; World News Search and rescue efforts were underway to try to locate people missing from the monsoon-related disaster.

Europe Needs Rare Earth Metals. Can a Factory in Seaside France Supply Them? NYT &rt; World News The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.

5 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Military Says NYT &rt; World News Officials said the he troops were killed during combat in northern Gaza, but offered few other details.