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Recognizing a Palestinian State: What to Know NYT » World News The move by three European countries fits into a long-term goal of Palestinian leaders to secure diplomatic acceptance, but the immediate impact may be limited.

Sunak Announces U.K. General Elections for July 4 NYT » World News The opposition Labour Party has been ahead in most polls by double digits in recent months.

Dominican President Abinader Wins Re-election in a Landslide NYT » World News In election results made official Tuesday night, President Luis Abinader easily won his re-election bid, helped by restrictions on Haitian migrants, a vibrant economy and an anti-corruption drive.

Belgium’s 2024 Election: What to Know NYT » World News Belgium, a small yet politically significant country, will hold federal, regional, and E.U. elections on June 9, for control of its complex, layered governance structure.

Israel Responds to Move to Recognize a Palestinian State by Withholding Funds NYT » World News The finance minister’s office signaled that the decision, which could worsen the Palestinians’ dire economic crisis, was a response to Spain, Norway and Ireland recognizing Palestinian statehood.

What Turbulence Did to Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 NYT » World News Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was a rare instance of turbulence resulting in a death.

Ireland’s Palestinian State Recognition Nods to Its Own History NYT » World News Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, invoked his nation’s struggle for independence from Britain and its decades of violent sectarian conflict.

Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel NYT » World News The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed.

America’s Monster NYT » World News How the United States backed kidnapping, torture and murder in Afghanistan.

Investigating a Monster: What We Found and How We Did It NYT » World News The end of the war in Afghanistan and the fall of its government allowed us to reach previously inaccessible records, places and people, documenting the bloody history of a key American ally.

Kenyan President’s State Visit: An Antidote to U.S. Troubles in Africa? NYT » World News The White House is hosting President William Ruto of Kenya for a state dinner this week, an embrace that both countries urgently need.

Why Norway’s Recognition of a Palestinian State Carries Significance NYT » World News Norway hosted the clandestine meetings in 1993 that led to the Oslo Accords, the framework for peace that came close to resolving the conflict.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Leads Funeral Prayers for President NYT » World News State TV in Iran reported that the political leader of Hamas, which Tehran has backed, was in the capital for the funeral. It was not immediately clear how many foreign dignitaries would attend.

U.K. Inflation Falls to 2.3 Percent, Lowest in Three Years NYT » World News The decline, which was less than economists expected, is nearing the Bank of England’s 2 percent target.

France’s Macron to Visit New Caledonia After Deadly Protests NYT » World News It remains unclear what strategy President Emmanuel Macron of France will pursue to defuse tensions in New Caledonia, where six people have died in recent days.

Iran’s Use of Axis of Resistance Likely to Persist After Crash NYT » World News The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is not expected to affect the actions of groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, which are vital to Iran’s power.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine speaks to The Times

Vietnam Names Security Chief Lam as President NYT » World News But it remains unclear whether Gen. To Lam, the new president, can rise to the post of the top leader, the chief of the Vietnamese Communist Party.

Under Relentless Russian Assault, Ukraine Adopts a Defensive Crouch NYT » World News As Moscow’s forces retake land from which they were ousted at the end of 2022, the Ukrainian military has adopted a strategy of fighting while slowly falling back to more heavily fortified positions.

In One Image: The Moment the Fighting Got Too Close NYT » World News As they evacuated from the fighting in Ukraine, the passengers already thought of what they left behind.