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Israel’s military says its forces are still operating at Al-Shifa Hospital. NYT » World News Palestinians arriving in Nuseirat, Gaza, on Monday after fleeing the area near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

Cease-Fire Talks Continue in Qatar as Israel’s Spy Chief Returns Home NYT » World News Warnings of imminent famine in Gaza have added urgency to efforts to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Netanyahu to Send Israeli Team to Washington to Discuss Rafah Plans NYT » World News The Biden administration has expressed concern about Israel’s planned ground invasion in the city, where nearly half of Gaza’s population has sheltered.

U.S. Defense Secretary Praises NATO Allies for Commitment to Ukraine NYT » World News Despite doubts about further U.S. aid, the American defense secretary told a meeting of Kyiv’s backers that the fight against Russia “remains one of the great causes of our time.”

Brazil Police Recommend Criminal Charges Against Bolsonaro NYT » World News The federal police accused the former president of falsifying his Covid-19 vaccination records.

Israel Faces Tough Balancing Act on Russia and the West NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu treads lightly with President Vladimir Putin. Russia is not responding in kind, with public criticism increasing.

2nd Photo by Princess Kate Is Flagged as Edited Amid Scrutiny of U.K. Royals NYT » World News Getty Images said a photo taken by Catherine, Princess of Wales, of Queen Elizabeth II had been “digitally enhanced,” adding to scrutiny over royal communications with the public.

Middle East Crisis: Blinken Will Travel to Mideast Again as Cease-Fire Talks Restart NYT » World News Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken plans to visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt this week as mediators in Qatar discuss a possible pause in fighting.

What to Know About Hong Kong’s Article 23 Legislation NYT » World News The legislation marks another significant erosion of freedom in a former British colony once known for its relative autonomy from Beijing.

Hong Kong Adopts Sweeping Security Laws, Bowing to Beijing NYT » World News The legislation targets “external interference” and the theft of state secrets, with implications for businesses, journalists, civil servants and others.

How Anti-Immigrant Anger Has Divided a Small Irish Town NYT » World News A continuing protest in the town of Roscrea symbolizes a surge in hostility toward migrants in Ireland that is fueled by a housing crisis and far-right influencers.

Senegal’s 2024 Election: What to Know NYT » World News Senegal was seen as an outpost of democracy in a coup-plagued region until its president tried to cancel the election last month. He failed, and it’s going ahead next Sunday.

Shohei Ohtani Drives Huge Ticket Demand Across MLB NYT » World News With huge demand to see the baseball superstar play for the Dodgers, M.L.B. teamed up with a Japanese travel agency. Fans began plotting trips.

Ohtani Makes South Korean Fans Forget Rivalry With Japan NYT » World News Baseball fans in South Korea have embraced the superstar from Japan, despite the longtime rivalry and history between the two countries.

The M.L.B. Season Opens in South Korea. Here’s What to Know. NYT » World News The country’s raucous fan culture will be on display when Major League Baseball opens its season in Seoul. Here’s how to cheer and what to eat.

Walter Massey, a Physicist With a Higher Calling NYT » World News He broke barriers as the first Black physicist in nearly every role. But his identity made him reach for dreams beyond his career as a scientist.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Vladimir Putin’s nationalistic display.

All but 7 Countries on Earth Have Air Pollution Above WHO Standard NYT » World News New research found that fewer than 10 percent of countries and territories met World Health Organization guidelines for particulate matter pollution last year.

Afghanistan’s Drought in Photos: Barren Fields and Empty Stomachs NYT » World News In a country especially vulnerable to climate change, a drought has displaced entire villages and left millions of children malnourished.

Canada Lawmakers Back Motion Meant to Help Bring Peace to Gaza NYT » World News The House of Commons vote endorsing a package of conflict-ending measures came after language calling on Canada to immediately recognize a State of Palestine was removed.