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Taiwan Quake Damages Buildings and a Highway in Hualien NYT » World News Rescue efforts in the city were centered on two buildings, one of which appeared near collapse. Some roads to the region were cut off.

The Taiwan Earthquake’s Aftermath in Photos NYT » World News See scenes from around the island.

Taiwan’s Scenic Tourist Destination Faces Earthquake Risks from Active Faults NYT » World News The area, known for a famous gorge and aquamarine waters, sits on several active faults.

Inside an English Village Scarred by A High-Speed Railway, HS2 NYT » World News When Britain cut back a planned high-speed rail line, some residents on the route were pleased. They’re less delighted with what happened next.

‘The Russian Language Is Everywhere Again’: Exiles Cause Unease in Lithuania NYT » World News An influx of exiled Russian activists and refugees from Ukraine and Belarus is stirring fears in a country that fought to preserve its language and culture under Soviet occupation.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Seven aid workers killed in Gaza.

A Look at Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquakes NYT » World News Earthquakes of similar intensity to the one that hit the island on Wednesday have caused large-scale death and destruction. Here’s a look back.

What We Know About the Iranian Commanders Killed by Israel in Syria NYT » World News The leaders included Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, the senior most leader in Iran’s armed forces assassinated since Qassim Suleimani was killed in 2020.

7 Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Were Known for a Passion for Helping Others NYT » World News Gaza has been the deadliest place for aid workers since the Oct. 7 attacks.

Israeli Strikes Kill 7 Aid Workers in Gaza NYT » World News The attack on clearly marked vehicles run by the World Central Kitchen shows how dangerous relief work has been during the war, and adds fuel to accusations that Israel has bombed indiscriminately.

Canadian Lawmaker Says China Had Chinese Students Vote for Him NYT » World News Han Dong, a member of Parliament who is accused of benefiting from the Chinese government’s help, testified at a public hearing on foreign interference.

Protest Outside Netanyahu’s Home Turns Into ‘Riot,’ Israeli Police Say NYT » World News Anti-government demonstrators took to the streets for the third night in a row to call for early elections.

Wednesday Briefing: Aid Workers Killed in Gaza NYT » World News Plus, President Biden talked to Xi Jinping.

Israel bombed an Iranian Embassy complex. Is that allowed? NYT » World News Israel can likely argue that its actions did not violate international law’s protections for diplomatic missions, experts say.

Israeli Strikes Kill 7 Aid Workers in Gaza NYT » World News The attack on clearly marked vehicles run by the World Central Kitchen shows how dangerous relief work has been during the war, and adds fuel to accusations that Israel has bombed indiscriminately.

Protests Over Gaza Intensify at American Art Museums NYT » World News A protest at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco led to the resignation of its leader and to a monthlong closure of its galleries.

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Takes Office and Promises Change NYT » World News Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took the oath of office in Tuesday’s ceremony. Close behind him sat the popular opposition leader who had clinched the win.

Rome’s Future Is a Walk Through Its Past NYT » World News City officials kicked off a new project to create a monumental, pedestrian-friendly, archaeological area downtown, but some critics worry the plans puts tourists before residents.

Fears Grow That Syria Strikes Could Spur Retaliatory Attacks on Israel and U.S. NYT » World News Current and former American officials say the airstrikes on an Iranian embassy compound in Damascus were a serious blow to Tehran.

Fire at Masquerade Nightclub in Istanbul Kills 29 NYT » World News The fire took place at Masquerade, a popular club that was closed to the public and undergoing renovations. Six people were arrested.