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Ukraine and U.S. Sign Deal on Proceeds From Rare Earth Minerals NYT &rt; World News The deal is intended to give the U.S. access to proceeds from Ukraine’s reserves of rare earth minerals.

Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104 NYT &rt; World News Soon after her officer training in Washington, she was recruited to a classified code-breaking team. She kept her work secret for decades, even from her family.

Thursday Briefing: Anger Is Building in India NYT &rt; World News Plus, books that whisk you away.

A.I. Can Trick You, Warns Book That Hid A.I.’s Help Writing It NYT &rt; World News People were deceived. Accusations of dishonesty and even illegality flew. But the man behind the book defends it, calling it not a prank but a “philosophical experiment.”

Swedish Police Arrest 16-Year-Old After Three Are Killed NYT &rt; World News The motive was unclear but the police said they were investigating if the shooting had been gang-related.

King Charles Issues Message of Support to Fellow Cancer Patients NYT &rt; World News The British monarch said the “frightening” experience of cancer could also illuminate the “best of humanity” as he thanked medical workers and charities.

Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate NYT &rt; World News The fires interrupted memorial day ceremonies, and Israel’s top firefighter called the blazes “one of the toughest events” he has faced.

Trump Family Agrees to Projects in Qatar and Dubai Ahead of President’s Middle East Visit NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s son is in the region this week promoting the Trump Organization’s business interests ahead of his father’s trip later this month.

The One Big Reason Canada’s Liberals Won NYT &rt; World News Canada’s Liberals came back from a huge disadvantage in the polls, securing a rare fourth term in power, for one big reason. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, explains why the Liberals and Mark Carney won, and the challenge they face right now.

Behind Trump’s Deal to Deport Venezuelans to El Salvador’s Most Feared Prison NYT &rt; World News New details deepen questions about the deportations, showing that El Salvador’s president pressed for assurances that the migrants were really members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

5 Takeaways: Behind Trump’s Deal to Deport Migrants to El Salvador NYT &rt; World News Internal documents and interviews with people familiar with the operation reveal how the White House seized on a wartime law to accelerate immigrant deportations.

Taiwan Condemns Somalia for Barring Its Passport Holders From Entering NYT &rt; World News The decision comes as Taipei has been building ties with Somaliland, a breakaway territory that has resisted Chinese efforts to expand its influence in Africa.

Man Charged With Terror Offense After Trying to Enter Israeli Embassy in London NYT &rt; World News A man was arrested after trying to enter the grounds of the embassy on Monday with a knife, the police said. Nobody was harmed in the incident.

Sectarian Clashes Spread Around Syria’s Capital, Drawing In Israel NYT &rt; World News The Israeli military said it had carried out a warning strike against “extremists” preparing to attack members of the Druse religious minority.

South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash NYT &rt; World News The government announced a raft of aviation safety measures after a Jeju Air crash late last year that killed 179 people, including upgrading airport infrastructure.

Ho Chi Minh City Celebrates the Fall of Saigon With a Parade NYT &rt; World News Surging Vietnamese nationalism appeared on the streets, as thousands gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war.

U.K. Joins U.S. in Strike Against Houthis in Yemen NYT &rt; World News There was no immediate comment from the American military about the joint operation, the first since President Trump took office.

Spain Searches for Answers on What Caused Power Blackout NYT &rt; World News The country’s top officials are trying to figure out the cause of a power outage that stranded tens of millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula.

Macron Surprises a Provincial Bar NYT &rt; World News The French president, often seen as remote, wants to get closer to the French people.

How Francis Challenged and Embraced Africa’s Rising Catholic Population NYT &rt; World News Nowhere in the world is the Roman Catholic Church growing faster than in Africa, a continent Francis showered with attention.