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Mirroring Trump, Milei Pulls Argentina From W.H.O. NYT » World News President Javier Milei has sought to align Argentina with President Trump, even if it means breaking with previous allies and partners.

These Are the Major Obstacles to Trump’s Gaza Plan NYT » World News Experts say a proposal to move all Palestinians out of Gaza and remake it as a U.S. territory would be time-consuming, extraordinarily costly and probably a violation of international law.

French Government Survives No-Confidence Vote NYT » World News The vote clears the way for final approval of France’s 2025 budget, easing concerns about the country’s political turmoil — but not ending them.

The Search for the Original Silly Goose in the Fossil Record NYT » World News Some paleontologists think that fossils recovered from Antarctica are evidence of birds similar to modern geese and ducks that lived alongside the dinosaurs.

Manhunt in Brussels After Masked Men Open Fire Outside Metro Station NYT » World News The authorities said no injuries had been reported, but two metro stations were closed on Wednesday after the shooting.

Prince Rahim Is Named the Next Aga Khan, Succeeding His Father NYT » World News Prince Rahim, the new leader of the Ismaili Muslims, was named as the successor of his father, who died at 88.

U.K. Counterterror Program Prematurely Closed Case on Teen Killer, Report Says NYT » World News Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three girls in a stabbing spree last year, had been referred to Britain’s counterterror program, Prevent, three times before his attack last July.

Palestinians in Gaza Condemn Trump’s Takeover Proposal NYT » World News But while some Palestinians rejected leaving Gaza, others said conditions were so unlivable after 15 months of Israeli bombardment that they would consider relocating.

Sweden Mass Shooting Site Was Foundational in a Diverse Community NYT » World News One day after the killings at an adult educational center, some gathered to lay flowers and come to grips with the violence.

Trump Proposal Puts Egypt and Jordan in an Impossible Position NYT » World News The countries are among the top recipients of American military aid, but forcing Palestinians out of their remaining territory could destabilize the entire region.

Trump’s Gaza Takeover Would Be Illegal Under International Law, Experts Say NYT » World News Forcing Palestinians to leave the enclave would be “a straightforward crime against humanity,” an Oxford professor said. It would be a further violation to take over the territory.

Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Unworkable, Analysts Say. Does He Mean It? NYT » World News President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic.

Sweden Searches for Answers After Mass Shooting NYT » World News The authorities said that at least 11 people were killed and that the suspect was believed to be among the dead.

Foreign Strongmen Cheer as Musk Dismantles U.S. Aid Agency NYT » World News Leaders in Russia, Hungary and El Salvador welcomed the Trump administration’s assault on U.S.A.I.D., which many authoritarians have seen as a threat.

Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move NYT » World News The president met with the Israeli prime minister at the White House, meeting in person with another world leader for the first time since returning to power.

Live Updates: Saudi Arabia Rejects Trump’s Gaza Takeover Proposal NYT » World News Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally, was among the nations that swiftly reiterated support for a Palestinian state after President Trump declared that Gaza should be a U.S. territory and its population should be displaced.

Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines Is Impeached NYT » World News A conviction would hamper the political ambitions of Sara Duterte, who has said that she would like to succeed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Want to Smoke Outdoors in Milan? Better Be Far From Other People. NYT » World News Milan is the first major Italian city to place strong restrictions on where people can smoke outside. Cue the discontent.

Migrants Are Deported to India on U.S. Military Plane NYT » World News The flight appeared to be the first use of an American military aircraft to deport people to India, which is one of the top sources of illegal immigration to the United States.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Here’s what you need to know.