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Navigating Israeli Restrictions, Many Palestinians Find It Hard to Reach Al Aqsa NYT » World News Muslim access to the mosque compound has long been a point of contention as Israel has exerted tighter control.

Ukraine Could Deploy F-16s as Soon as July, but Only a Few NYT » World News Countries promised the fighter jets last year, but delivering them and training pilots have proved complex. Ukraine may start with as few as six, out of about 45 pledged.

Photo of Catherine, Prince of Wales, Manipulated, News Agencies Say NYT » World News Kensington Palace released a Mother’s Day photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales, to showcase her health, but news agencies later said it had been manipulated.

100 New Marine Species Discovered Off Coast of New Zealand NYT » World News The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said.

Biden and Netanyahu Clash Over Gaza War NYT » World News The Israeli prime minister rejected a rebuke from the U.S. president over the scale of the Israel assault.

Photo of Catherine, Prince of Wales, Manipulated, News Agencies Say NYT » World News Kensington Palace released a Mother’s Day photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales, to showcase her health, but news agencies later said it had been manipulated.

Photo of Catherine, Prince of Wales, Manipulated, News Agencies Say NYT » World News Kensington Palace released a Mother’s Day photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales, to showcase her health, but news agencies later said it had been manipulated.

Ramadan Begins in Gaza With No Cease-Fire NYT » World News There were hopes for a last-minute deal, but both sides said they weren’t close to an agreement.

Monday Briefing: Biden Clashes With Netanyahu NYT » World News President Biden arriving in Philadelphia on Saturday evening.

A Sudden Turn in Voter Sentiment Helped Quash Changes to Ireland’s Constitution NYT » World News The vote against the changes dealt a blow to a government that had hoped for an easy victory. But the outcome does not necessarily reflect a turn toward a more conservative electorate.

A Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti NYT » World News As gangs have united in concerted attacks against the state, the prime minister is stranded in Puerto Rico, and food, water, fuel and medical care are in short supply.

U.S. Military Ship Sets Sail to Help Build a Pier Off Gaza for Aid NYT » World News The pier project is the latest in a flurry of efforts to get more aid into the enclave — including by sea — amid warnings from the U.N. that a famine in Gaza is imminent.

Thousands of Pregnant Women in Gaza Suffer From Malnutrition, Health Authorities Say NYT » World News The U.N. has warned that famine is looming in the enclave, and an obstetrician there said that pregnant women face particularly high risks of malnourishment.

First Official Photo of Princess Catherine Since Surgery Is Released by Royal Palace NYT » World News Amid rampant rumors on social media about the condition of the princess, Kensington Palace issued the picture to mark Mother’s Day in Britain, but provided no details on her condition.

Indonesia Investigates How Two Pilots Dozed Off During a Flight NYT » World News The incident, which caused the plane carrying 153 people to veer off course before landing safely, added to the country’s troubling aviation safety record.

Middle East Crisis: Biden Rebukes Netanyahu Over Civilian Deaths but Reaffirms Support NYT » World News The president said that Israel’s leader “must pay more attention to the innocent lives being lost,” even as he said the country had a right to pursue Hamas in Gaza.

Israel Finds a Lifeline in the U.A.E. as Its Ties to Arab Countries Fray NYT » World News The United Arab Emirates has maintained its links to Israel throughout the war in Gaza, but the relationship, built on a U.S.-brokered deal, is under pressure as anger against Israel grows.

The Colombian Town That Gabriel García Márquez’s Legacy Helped Transform NYT » World News The legacy of the global literary titan and Colombia’s most famous author has helped transform the small mountain town of Aracataca, where he was born.

‘It’s a Way of Life’: Women Make Their Mark in the Ukrainian Army NYT » World News As Ukraine struggles against Russian assaults and its losses mount, there has been a surge of women enlisting, and they are increasingly volunteering for combat roles.

Portugal’s Election: What to Know NYT » World News The early general election comes after a corruption scandal that plunged the Socialist government into chaos. The far right could play kingmaker.