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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Amid Cambodia Dispute NYT &rt; World News Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused of ethical lapses in a conversation with the Cambodian leader Hun Sen and has faced calls to resign.

Tuesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News The sliding U.S. dollar.

How the Hottest Place in India Survives NYT &rt; World News 6 a.m., 30° C, 86° F

How Lisa Laurén’s Artsy Childhood Inspires Her Sought-After Animal Heads NYT &rt; World News A sought-after textile artist applies a can-do spirit from her artsy childhood in a Swedish commune to creating animal costume heads for performers. They cost from $2,500 to $3,500.

Cartel Fighters Make a Desperate Alliance That Could Transform Underworld NYT &rt; World News The Sinaloa Cartel, the world’s most-feared fentanyl trafficker, is reeling from an internal war and a U.S.-Mexican crackdown. Its fate could upend global criminal networks.

The War Within the Sinaloa Cartel Explained NYT &rt; World News One of the world’s most powerful criminal syndicates is facing a government crackdown and internal war after the son of a drug lord betrayed his partner.

Canada’s Digital Tax U-turn Highlights Trump and Carney’s Tariff Negotiation Tactics NYT &rt; World News After President Trump suspended trade talks with Canada over its controversial digital services tax, Ottawa scrapped it to get back to the negotiating table.

Cancer Curtailed British Royal Family’s Public Engagements NYT &rt; World News Members of the monarchy took part in fewer public engagements in the year leading to March, a sovereign grant report said, reflecting the illnesses of King Charles III and Catherine.

Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds NYT &rt; World News Briny warm water is mixing on the surface of the ocean, making sea ice melt faster, a new study found.

Tuesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Trump’s Big Policy Bill NYT &rt; World News Plus, Hong Kong protesters are still paying.

Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader NYT &rt; World News U.S. officials said sanctions against targets such as its central bank would end, but they would remain on Syria’s former dictator, Bashar al-Assad.

Dangerous Heat Grips Much of Europe, With More to Come NYT &rt; World News A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, employers and tourists to alter their habits.

Gaza City Cafe Hit by Deadly Strike NYT &rt; World News The restaurant, a destination for Palestinians seeking a respite or internet access, was reduced to a mere shell by the blast.

Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria NYT &rt; World News The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.

Calgary Brings Fluoride Back to Its Drinking Water NYT &rt; World News Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply in 2011, but residents voted to reverse course after studies linked the move to worse dental health among children.

The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India NYT &rt; World News An uproar over a shoe that resembles leather footwear worn by many Indians shows a growing sense that the country should be recognized for its products that collect fame internationally.

Fordo Nuclear Site Work Taking Place in Iran, Satellate Images Show NYT &rt; World News Amid competing assessments of how badly the enrichment facility was damaged in U.S. strikes, Iran appears to be making its own inspection.

Crucial Hurricane Monitoring Data Will Go Offline at the End of July NYT &rt; World News U.S. officials said they would stop providing the satellite data online on July 31 rather at the end of June.

Violence Erupts Between Israeli Settlers and Military in West Bank NYT &rt; World News Hard-right activists clashed with troops and set fire to a security site following a growing wave of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory.

Nonprofits Lose Legal Bid to Halt U.K. Exports of Fighter Jet Parts to Israel NYT &rt; World News A top court ruled Monday that the British government, rather than judges, should decide on the “acutely sensitive and political issue.”