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Thousands in Norway Mistakenly Told of Lottery Winnings NYT &rt; World News A state-owned gambling company apologized after telling players they had won “erroneously high prizes.” It blamed the error on a faulty currency conversion.

From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel NYT &rt; World News Whether caused by a long war or brief skirmish, the closing of skies to air travel is having big effects on cost, convenience and safety.

Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour NYT &rt; World News Lai Ching-te is ramping up his warnings about China’s threat to Taiwan. Critics say he is stoking divisions, and risking blowback from Beijing.

Political Rivalry in Zambia Extends to Funeral of Former President Edgar Lungu NYT &rt; World News The burial site of Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s former president, has become the latest conflict in a relationship marred by hostility

What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe NYT &rt; World News Health warnings were issued to tens of millions of Europeans as temperatures climbed well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than 40 degrees Celsius.

A Year After ‘Loveless Landslide,’ U.K. Leader Is Even Less Popular NYT &rt; World News With scores of Labour Party lawmakers in open revolt and voters signaling their distaste, some are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to abandon caution and pivot left.

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.

Can Canada Offset Trump Tariff War by Trading More Domestically? NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet his pledge to eliminate the country’s internal trade barriers by July 1. But economists say it’s not a substitute for lost U.S. trade.

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.

As Trade Deadline Nears, Europe Preps for a Scant Outline of a Deal NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s administration once promised 90 deals in 90 days. When it comes to the European Union, it may be more of a framework.

Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China NYT &rt; World News China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in Moscow.

Why Is Trump Returning MS-13 Leaders to El Salvador? Takeaways From Times Reporting. NYT &rt; World News The agreement with Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, is undermining a long-running federal investigation into the gang, according to people familiar with the inquiry.

Monday Briefing NYT &rt; World News The future of Iran’s nuclear program.

They Demanded Democracy. Years Later, They Are Still Paying the Price. NYT &rt; World News Thousands of young people lost careers, friends and dreams after taking part in mass antigovernment protests that erupted six years ago in Hong Kong.

Canada Will Scrap Tax That Prompted Trump to Suspend Trade Talks NYT &rt; World News The government said on Sunday night that it would cancel its tax on American technology companies, handing a victory to the Trump administration.

Monday Briefing: The Toll of an Attack on an Iranian Prison NYT &rt; World News Plus, correcting Captain Nemo.

G.O.P. Bill Adds Surprise Tax That Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power NYT &rt; World News Wind and solar companies were already bracing for Congress to end federal subsidies. But the Senate bill goes even further and penalizes those industries.

Israel’s Attack on Evin Prison Killed 71, Iranian State Media Report NYT &rt; World News The notorious detention facility in Tehran, where dissidents and political prisoners are held, came under attack on June 23.

Russia Pounds Ukraine With Drones and Missiles in One of War’s Largest Attacks NYT &rt; World News The overnight attack was one of the largest on Ukraine and included strikes in the western part of the country, which is hit less often.

Europe Heat Wave Drives Record-High Temperatures, Prompting Health Alerts NYT &rt; World News Extreme heat has gripped Europe with record-high temperatures, health alerts and wildfires, from France and Spain to Greece.