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Partial Eclipse Captivates Much of the Northern Hemisphere NYT &rt; World News The moon slipped between the Earth and the sun on Saturday, casting a shadow on our planet in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa.

U.S. Presses French Companies to Comply With Trump’s Anti-Diversity Policies NYT &rt; World News A letter from the American Embassy in France gave firms that do business with the U.S. government five days to indicate their agreement.

Volunteer Rescuers in Mandalay Sift Through Earthquake Rubble NYT &rt; World News Volunteers gathered to help, some coming in from other cities, to do whatever they could in the city near the epicenter of the powerful quake.

Earthquake Devastates Myanmar’s Cultural Sites NYT &rt; World News The authorities said that thousands of buildings had been damaged, including about 150 mosques and pagodas.

Breaking Through NYT &rt; World News Icebreakers are corny, corporate get-to-know-you exercises. But there’s something thrilling in dispensing with small talk.

In Bangkok, a Desperate Search for Survivors Buried Under Collapsed Building NYT &rt; World News Scores of people are missing in the ruins of a high-rise building that was felled by the quake in Myanmar. Signs of life raised hopes on Saturday, but there was no update on survivors.

Trump and Tariffs Enter the Scene Only Days Into Canada’s Election Campaign NYT &rt; World News Without advance notice to Canada, the U.S. president put the auto industry into turmoil with a 25 percent tariff.

In Myanmar’s Earthquake, Some See Political Omens NYT &rt; World News In a censored nation that runs on rumor and omens, people in Myanmar wonder whether the latest disaster might be a portent of regime change.

Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’ NYT &rt; World News Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Live Updates: Death Toll in Myanmar Quake Rises to Nearly 700 NYT &rt; World News Myanmar’s military government said more than 1,600 people were injured. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday near Mandalay was felt in parts of Southeast Asia.

How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere NYT &rt; World News President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.

Hold the Chianti: Tariff Threat Leaves Italian Bottles Grounded NYT &rt; World News For now, President Trump’s 200 percent tariff on wine remains just a threat. But jittery American wine importers have already hit pause on orders from Tuscany.

Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump’s Deportation Push NYT &rt; World News The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “lunatics” who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.

Model Who Says She Dated Andrew Tate Accuses Him of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit NYT &rt; World News Brianna Stern of Los Angeles accused Andrew Tate of beating and choking her while they were in a relationship, according to a complaint. Mr. Tate, through his lawyers, denied her allegations.

Trump Is Giving Europe Vertigo, and Not Just About Ukraine NYT &rt; World News The split between Europe and the United States over how to end the war is exposing a new, disorienting reality for an alliance in trouble.

Sludge-Fertilizer Giant Leaves Texas Town Amid ‘Forever Chemicals’ Crisis NYT &rt; World News Ranchers claim livestock has been sickened by toxic chemicals in fertilizer made from sewage. Now Synagro, a Goldman Sachs-backed firm, has lost a deal to make sludge fertilizer there.

Visiting Greenland, Vance Finds the Weather and the Reception Chilly NYT &rt; World News The trip was both a reconnaissance mission and a passive-aggressive reminder of President Trump’s determination to fulfill his territorial ambitions, no matter the obstacles.

Dachshund Lost on Australian Island Is Still Alive, but Elusive NYT &rt; World News A year after getting loose on Kangaroo Island, Valerie is still out there.

Airlines Cut Seats to the U.S. as Canadians Stay Away NYT &rt; World News Several airlines have reduced the number of seats on U.S.-bound flights in April, while industry data shows that bookings have declined significantly.

Kristi Noem’s Rolex at El Salvador Prison Draws Attention NYT &rt; World News Kristi Noem’s trip to a prison in El Salvador drew social media attention for the homeland security secretary’s choice to wear a gold Rolex in such a setting.