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How a Philippine Televangelist Ended Up on the F.B.I.’s Most-Wanted List NYT » World News Here is what to know about the powerful doomsday preacher Apollo Carreon Quiboloy and his arrest.

At Least 59 Killed in Road Collision in Nigeria NYT » World News The traffic accident was the latest disaster to highlight how roads across many African countries are some of the world’s deadliest.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Has Completed her Chemotherapy for Cancer NYT » World News In a video message, Catherine said, “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus.”

Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault NYT » World News Mr. Nygard was convicted in Toronto of sexually assaulting four women in his company’s headquarters. He also faces trials in Montreal, Winnipeg and New York.

At Least 14 Killed in Airstrikes in Syria, State Media Reports NYT » World News Syria blamed Israel for what appeared to be one of the deadliest waves of attacks in the country in months. Israel did not immediately comment.

Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows NYT » World News Russia appears to be trying to cut off Ukrainian soldiers around the strategic city of Pokrovsk, a focal point of the war in recent months.

Middle East Crisis: At Least 14 Killed in Airstrikes in Syria, State Media Reports NYT » World News Syria blamed Israel for what appeared to be one of the deadliest waves of attacks in the country in months. Israel did not immediately comment.

How to Wash Laundry in an Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Way NYT » World News The suds that go down the drain can be harmful to wildlife. We’ve got tips on how to clean clothes and support nature.

A Tug Between Russia and Europe Divides Montenegro NYT » World News A fallout between former political allies in Montenegro has complicated the country’s efforts to join the European Union and curb pro-Russian influence.

El Salvador’s Police Chief Dies in Helicopter Crash NYT » World News Mauricio Arriaza Chicas led the nation’s police force during a crackdown on gang violence. The president expressed doubt that the crash had been an accident.

Why Is Pope Francis Going to East Timor? NYT » World News The Roman Catholic Church played an important part in East Timor’s independence struggle. But one of its heroes from that time has been accused of sexual abuse.

Edmundo González Flees Venezuela for Spain, and Hopes for Democracy Dim NYT » World News The opposition candidate’s decision to seek asylum in Spain and the autocratic leader’s antagonism toward regional powers lessen the chances of a political transition.

Monday Briefing: Judge Postponed Trump’s Sentencing NYT » World News Plus, rural women in China fighting for land rights.

Fugitive Televangelist Wanted by F.B.I. Is Caught in the Philippines NYT » World News Weeks of tense standoff in the Philippines have ended in the capture of a pastor accused of leading an international ring of sex abuse and trafficking of young women and girls.

After a Century and a Half in Sweden, Finnish Skulls Return Home NYT » World News Dozens of skulls exhumed in Finland in the 19th century and taken to Sweden by scientists who wanted to study their racial characteristics were reburied in Finnish soil on Sunday.

Greece to Restrict Cruise Ships and Tourist Homes on Busy Islands NYT » World News In a country where vacationers are a keystone of the economy, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is embracing a European trend toward tighter tourism regulation.

Brazil’s X Ban Upended Digital Businesses Overnight NYT » World News The ban on Elon Musk’s X has dealt a blow to Brazilians whose livelihoods depended on internet followings they had amassed for years, and which disappeared overnight.

3 Israelis Dead in Shooting at Allenby Crossing With Jordan, Israel’s Military Says NYT » World News The Allenby crossing, near the West Bank city of Jericho, has been the scene of violence in the past.

North Korea Sends More Trash Balloons South NYT » World News Hundreds of propaganda balloons ferrying trash have landed in South Korea in recent days, where officials say they typically do not pose a threat.

Struggling to Stem Extremism, Tajikistan Hunts Beards and Head Scarves NYT » World News After Tajiks were charged with a deadly attack in Moscow, the country has cracked down on signs of Islam. But experts say it’s not addressing the causes of terrorism.