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Live Updates: Israel Promises to Retaliate After Iranian Missile Attack NYT » World News The strike raised fears that two of the Middle East’s most powerful militaries could be drawn into direct conflict. Israel’s military said more troops would join its forces that have begun an invasion of southern Lebanon.

Danish Police Investigate Two Explosions Near the Israeli Embassy NYT » World News The authorities said they were investigating after the explosions were heard early Wednesday morning near Copenhagen. Nobody was injured.

US, France and Britain Say They Helped Israel During Iran Attack NYT » World News Israel has said that Iran fired more than 180 missiles in the barrage on Tuesday, but that most were intercepted.

Putin Tries to Recruit More Soldiers, Encourage Bigger Families NYT » World News President Vladimir Putin is throwing ever more resources at two interlocked priorities: recruiting more soldiers and encouraging bigger families.

Where U.S. Forces Are Deployed in the Middle East NYT » World News The Pentagon is preparing to send more troops and aircraft to the region. This is an overview of the U.S. military presence there.

Attitudes About Nasrallah Appear More Positive in Middle East Since His Death NYT » World News Sentiment about the Hezbollah leader shifted after the Israeli strike that killed him, partly reflecting anger toward Israel, according to an analysis.

Israel’s Lebanon Invasion Leaves Christian Village Uprooted NYT » World News Hundreds of residents of tiny Ain Ebel in southern Lebanon heeded the Israeli military’s warning to flee. Many sought shelter in a nearby monastery.

A Wider War in the Middle East, From Hamas to Hezbollah and Now Iran NYT » World News The main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel.

Taiwan Closes Schools and Workplaces as Typhoon Krathon Nears NYT » World News The storm has already injured 46 people and forced thousands of evacuations, the authorities said, warning that torrential rain could cause landslides and flooding.

‘Nothing Left to Lose’: Britain’s Conservatives Are Surprisingly Upbeat NYT » World News At its annual convention in Birmingham, the party is energized by a leadership contest and seems largely undisturbed by broader questions over its electability.

Wednesday Briefing: Iran Fires 180 Missiles at Israel NYT » World News Plus: In a lawsuit, words matter.

Catholics Meet to Chart Church’s Future, but Not Women Deacons NYT » World News The ordination of female deacons is no longer on the agenda during a global assembly at the Vatican, but will be discussed separately.

Laborer From Gaza Is First Reported Fatality of Iran’s Missile Attack NYT » World News Sameh al-Asali, who was sheltering in the city of Jericho in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, was killed when a large missile fragment slammed into him.

Song Binbin, Poster Woman for Mao’s Bloody Revolution, Dies at 77 NYT » World News She was said to have been involved in the first killing of an educator during the Cultural Revolution, drawing official praise. She later apologized for her actions.

Videos Show Iranian Missile Attack on Israel NYT » World News While some missiles were intercepted by Israeli air defense, several hit locations in Israel, according to an analysis by The Times.

Iran Launches 180 Missiles at Israel After Hezbollah and Hamas Assassinations NYT » World News The 180 missiles fired at Israel on Tuesday evening sharply escalated the conflict between two countries and threatened to engulf the Middle East in all-out war.

Israel Weighs Retaliation After Iranian Missile Attack NYT » World News Security analysts and former officials said the damage Israel had inflicted on Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, had stripped Tehran of much of its deterrence against a wider Israeli attack.

Wednesday Briefing: Iran Launched Ballistic Missiles at Israel NYT » World News Plus, Jimmy Carter turned 100.

U.S. Destroyers Helped Israel Intercept Iran’s Missiles, Biden Says NYT » World News A Pentagon spokesman added that the Americans had launched a dozen interceptors against the Iranian missiles and that none of the 40,000 U.S. troops in the region were hurt in the attacks.

What Led Iran to Strike Israel NYT » World News The barrage of missile fire came after much debate among Iranian leaders, officials there say.