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Satellite Images Suggest Israel Struck a Major Iranian Missile Plant NYT » World News Analysts said the Shahroud Space Center was likely used to produce intermediate-range ballistic missiles that could be used to target Israel.

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA? NYT » World News Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.

Israeli Military Hits Gaza Town for 3rd Time in Days, Killing Dozens, Officials Say NYT » World News Gazan agencies said that children were among those killed in the strike in Beit Lahia. A U.S. State Department spokesman called the strike “a horrifying incident with a horrifying result.”

Wednesday Briefing: Trump’s Worrisome Business Deals NYT » World News Plus, what happened to repatriated art in Benin.

Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day NYT » World News The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.

Trump Family Members and Biden Aides Among China Hack Targets NYT » World News Phones used by Jared Kushner and Eric Trump were among those that hackers sought access to as part of a counterintelligence effort carried out by a hacking group associated with China.

Teen Accused in U.K. Taylor Swift Dance Class Stabbing Charged With Terror Offenses NYT » World News The police said that they found Ricin and an Al Qaeda training manual in the suspect’s home. The attack on little girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event stoked anti-immigrant sentiment.

In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue NYT » World News The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.

The U.S. Army Prepares for War With China: New Vehicles, Face Paint and a 1,200-Foot Fall NYT » World News The big and cumbersome Army is trying to transform itself to deploy quickly to Asia, if needed. It is an inherently dangerous business.

Putin Oversees Nuclear Training Exercises at Delicate Moment for Ukraine War NYT » World News The Russian leader’s emphasis on nuclear prowess has been seen as an attempt to deter Western military aid to Kyiv.

Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes in Eastern Lebanon, Lebanese Officials Say NYT » World News The barrage of Israeli airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley on Monday night killed at least 60 people, officials said. It appeared to be the deadliest attack in the area since the war escalated last month.

Vatican Issues First Report on Sex Abuse, to Immediate Criticism NYT » World News The report is intended to assess efforts by the Roman Catholic Church to safeguard minors and others. Advocates for survivors called it an exercise in obfuscation.

Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit NYT » World News A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.

The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals NYT » World News Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.

Live Updates: Dozens Killed in Israeli Strike in Northern Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say NYT » World News The Israeli military said it was looking into reports of the attack. The Palestinian Civil Defense, an emergency service, said at least 55 people were killed.

Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem as Its New Leader NYT » World News Mr. Qassem had been the Lebanese militant group’s longtime deputy. He replaces Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike last month.

Zelensky, With Limited Options, Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine NYT » World News A muted response to Ukraine’s “victory plan” and steep challenges on the battlefield leave Kyiv searching for a Plan B.

How Autocrats Game the Rules of Democracy NYT » World News All around the world, leaders are exploiting legal and electoral systems in an attempt to win more power. What does it take to beat them?

What Ants and Orcas Can Teach Us About Death NYT » World News A philosopher journeys into the world of comparative thanatology, which explores how animals of all kinds respond to death and dying.

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