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Making House Calls to Mongolia’s Herders NYT » World News This is how Mongolia provides basic medical services to its far-flung, semi-nomadic populations.

Olympic Breaking’s Key Player Is a D.J. From Brooklyn NYT » World News Stephen Fleg will help provide the soundtrack for a new sport’s Olympic debut. He gets to pick the songs, and the competitors have no idea what he’ll play.

Philippines Appeals Court Restores Rappler’s Business License NYT » World News The case, brought after Rappler was singled out by former President Rodrigo Duterte, was one of many facing the outlet and its co-founder, the Nobel laureate Maria Ressa.

Belarus Shuns Athletes Who Protested Lukashenko NYT » World News Many elite athletes who spoke against their autocratic leader must watch on the sidelines while those who stayed quiet or showed loyalty compete in Paris.

3rd Teenager Arrested Over Planned Attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna Shows NYT » World News The authorities said the 18-year-old was connected to the main suspect and had recently sworn allegiance to the Islamic State.

Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer Says NYT » World News The Catalan separatist leader, who has been living in self-imposed exile since spearheading an illegal referendum on independence in 2017, vanished almost as quickly as he had surfaced this week.

In Multicultural Liverpool, Residents Rallied Against Hate NYT » World News Liverpool has a long history of protest. Residents continued that tradition this week, delivering a resounding message to anti-immigrant rioters: Not here.

Israel Launches Another Offensive in Gaza’s South Amid Push for Cease-Fire NYT » World News The country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he would send negotiators what leaders including President Biden called the presentation of a “final” cease-fire proposal.

As Ukraine Presses an Advance Into Russia, Its Goals Remain Unclear NYT » World News Despite quick gains in the western Russian region of Kursk, analysts question whether Ukraine can maintain the momentum.

After Haniyeh’s Death, Hamas Gets a Show of Support in the West Bank NYT » World News After Hamas’s political leader was killed, some honored him in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where a rival Palestinian faction is dominant.

About 400 Million People Worldwide Have Had Long Covid, Researchers Say NYT » World News The condition has put significant strain on patients and society — at a global economic cost of about $1 trillion a year, a new report estimates.

Biden and Leaders of Qatar and Egypt Plan ‘Final’ Cease-Fire Proposal NYT » World News The leaders said “the time has come” to conclude a deal between Israel and Hamas, insisting that the negotiators meet in Cairo or Doha next Thursday.

Olympic Marathon Course Is Toughest Ever for a Major Race NYT » World News “Oh, my gosh,” one Olympian gasped when she got her first look at the hilly, demanding course. “This looks ridiculous.”

Friday Briefing NYT » World News Plans for a Harris-Trump debate.

A Pastry That Tastes Like Home NYT » World News The cheese scone is so essential to the New Zealand diet that it is almost impossible to find a cafe without a plate of them on the counter.

In Multicultural Liverpool, Residents Rallied Against Hate NYT » World News Liverpool has a long history of protest. Residents continued that tradition this week, delivering a resounding message to anti-immigrant rioters: Not here.

Israel Prepares for Expected Attacks by Iran and Hezbollah NYT » World News Israel advised people to stock up on food and water in fortified safe rooms, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told soldiers that Israel is “prepared for defense, as well as offense.”

Noah Lyles Wins Bronze in 200 Meters, Then Reveals He Has Covid NYT » World News Lyles said he started feeling ill two days ago and knew it was more than just soreness from winning the 100. In Paris, there are no testing requirements, and national governing bodies develop their own protocols.

Jacques Lewis, French Veteran of U.S. Landing on D-Day, Dies at 105 NYT » World News Believed to be the last surviving Frenchman to wade ashore with Americans, he was attached to an Army unit that stormed Utah Beach and helped drive Germans out of France.

It took 14 years and 86 days to make an Olympic champion in skateboarding. NYT » World News Arisa Trew vaulted into first place with her final run, winning gold.