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I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for 2 Senior Russian Security Officials NYT » World News Sergei K. Shoigu, the former defense minister, and Gen. Valery V. Gerasimov, the country’s highest-ranking military officer, were accused of directing attacks against civilians.

What Is a Famine and Who Determines That One Exists? NYT » World News A group of global experts said that Gaza is at high risk of famine, but stopped short of saying that one had begun. Here’s a closer look at how famine is defined.

Fire Exposes Harsh Work Conditions Migrants Face in South Korea NYT » World News Foreigners do dirty, hazardous work, and advocates say the blaze that killed 23 at a battery plant shows that they need better protection.

Israel’s Supreme Court Rules Ultra-Orthodox Jews Must Be Drafted Into Military NYT » World News The court ruled there was no basis to exempt the ultra-Orthodox from service, a decision that threatened to split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amid the war in Gaza.

Russia Tightens Grip on Wagner Units in Africa, Year After Failed Mutiny NYT » World News Moscow has largely taken over the African operations of the paramilitary group, once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed after leading an insurrection against Vladimir Putin.

Three Ideas to Beat the Heat, and the People Who Made Them Happen NYT » World News As temperatures soar around the world, practical experiments are emerging to protect people.

When Sick Pets Need Blood, Animal ‘Superheroes’ Come to the Rescue NYT » World News Transfusions have become an important part of veterinary medicine, but cat and dog blood is not always easy to come by.

Kenya Tax Protests Are Driven by Young People NYT » World News The movement augurs trouble for President William Ruto, who campaigned on helping the poor. Activists and lawyers said several prominent critics of the finance bill had been abducted.

How Venezuela’s Leader Could Stay in Power No Matter What Voters Want NYT » World News Four former officials in the government of President Nicolás Maduro describe his options between now and an election that could remove him from power — or solidify his grip.

Emperor Naruhito to Visit London’s Kew Gardens, Which Has Links to Japan NYT » World News Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, are touring the famous botanic gardens this week as part of a state visit to Britain.

An Israeli panel warns Netanyahu over corruption case, and other news. NYT » World News

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks Founder, Agrees to Plead Guilty in Deal With U.S. NYT » World News Barring last-minute snags, the deal would bring to an end a prolonged battle that began after the WikiLeaks founder became alternately celebrated and reviled for revealing state secrets in the 2010s.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News An attack in Dagestan rekindled Russian fears of terrorism.

2 Russian Women Put on a Play. Then the State Came for Them. NYT » World News The prosecution of a prominent playwright and a director in Russia over their work is a chilling sign of increased repression, cultural figures say.

Zelensky Removes Gen. Yurii Sodol Amid Criticism of Excessive Casualties NYT » World News The announcement by Ukraine’s president on Monday came hours after a scathing social media post implicitly accused the general of “killing more Ukrainian soldiers than any Russian general.”

4 Scenarios for Next Phase in Gaza War, With ‘Intense’ Fighting Set to End NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the conflict is about to enter a new stage. Here are four ways that may play out, both in Gaza and at Israel’s northern border.

Israeli Strike Kills Health Official, Gazans Say, as Gallant Visits U.S. NYT » World News Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, was meeting with the C.I.A. director and the secretary of state on Monday as Israel signaled a potential shift in its military campaign in Gaza.

Deadly Attacks in Russia’s Dagestan Region: What to Know NYT » World News Gunmen killed at least 20 people in attacks in two Dagestan cities. No suspects or motives have been identified, but the region has long been rocked by ethnic and religious violence.

Tuesday Briefing: Dagestan Attack Revives Terrorism Fears in Russia NYT » World News Also, a shift in Israel’s focus and extreme heat in Mecca.

Scotland Yard Had Doubts About Will Lewis’ Cooperation NYT » World News Mr. Lewis, now the Washington Post publisher, gave ‘green light’ to delete News Corp. emails during a major journalism scandal.