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Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies? NYT » World News The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.

Armed Rohingya Group’s Leader Is Arrested in Bangladesh NYT » World News Attacks by the group, the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, were used as a pretext by the Myanmar military to launch a campaign of ethnic cleansing that set off a massive refugee crisis.

As Pope Francis Ails, Outlandish Rumors Run Wild NYT » World News Audio, a photo, medical reports: The truth may be out there, but when it comes to the health of the pontiff, many people prefer more fanciful tales.

Trump Has Hinted at a Xi Visit. China Is Still Wondering What He Wants. NYT » World News Chinese experts say Beijing is open to talks but is being stonewalled by the State Department and other official channels.

Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan NYT » World News Ekrem Imamoglu was detained at his home on Wednesday, according to prosecutors, who said the charges against him were related to corruption and terrorism.

Six Women Were Elected. So Why Were Their Husbands Sworn In? NYT » World News In rural India, guarantees of equal representation on village councils are easily thwarted. But some women are pushing back against “boss husbands.”

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News A Putin-Trump call about Ukraine.

Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia NYT » World News A Democratic lawmaker is drafting a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database on thousands of children has been deleted.

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option NYT » World News Showdowns between men and bulls can still go on, but the animals can no longer be hurt or killed. Some bullfighting proponents said the law imperils an ancient tradition.

Earth’s 10 Hottest Years Have Been the Last 10 NYT » World News A report from the World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first year to be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial era.

Parents of Student Missing in the Dominican Republic Believe She Drowned NYT » World News The student, Sudiksha Konanki, 20, was on a spring break trip to Punta Cana when she disappeared earlier this month, leading to a massive search effort and an investigation.

Son of Jair Bolsonaro Says He Will Seek Political Asylum in the U.S. NYT » World News Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of Brazil’s former president, said he planned to stay in the United States, claiming persecution back home.

Wednesday Briefing: Russia Agreed to Halt Some Strikes NYT » World News Plus, Ohtani’s star power in Japan.

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kills Over 400, in Breakdown of Cease-Fire NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the aerial attacks after Hamas’s “repeated refusal” to release the remaining hostages it holds. “This is just the beginning,” he said.

South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault NYT » World News A researcher at a South African base in Antarctica has been accused of physical assault and sexual harassment. South Africa said it had no immediate plans to remove the accused or any colleagues.

Putin Agrees to Temporarily Halt Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Targets, Kremlin Says NYT » World News In a call with President Trump, President Vladimir V. Putin agreed to pause strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days. That falls short of the unconditional cease-fire Ukraine had already agreed to.

Canada Announces Arctic Radar Deal With Australia Amid Trump Threats NYT » World News As President Trump talks about U.S. dominance of the Arctic, Canada says it will spend billions to defend the region, including buying new radar technology from Australia.

As France Sours on Trump’s America, De Gaulle Is on the Rise NYT » World News Charles de Gaulle’s insistence on French power and autonomy is being cited widely in France; one politician demanded that an America on “the side of the tyrants” return the Statue of Liberty.

John A. Hemingway, Last Survivor of the Battle of Britain, Dies at 105 NYT » World News A fighter pilot in a vastly outnumbered Royal Air Force — one of the “few” hailed by Churchill — he took to the skies to help stave off a Nazi land invasion of Britain.

Hamas Does Not Respond to Renewed Israeli Attack on Gaza NYT » World News “Hamas doesn’t want an escalation, but it will not surrender,” said one Palestinian analyst close to the militant group, which has been weakened by a 15-month war with Israel.