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Biden Cautions Israel on Plans to Retaliate Against Iran NYT » World News The president suggested that Israel should consider alternative ways to retaliate against Iran.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Conveys Support for Joint Cease-Fire in Lebanon and Gaza NYT » World News Iran’s top diplomat appeared eager to convey Iran’s readiness to support a joint cease-fire in Lebanon and in Gaza — even as Iran’s supreme leader at home expressed readiness to fight Israel.

A Pentagon Debate: Are U.S. Deployments Containing the Fighting, or Inflaming It? NYT » World News Military officials discuss whether sending more force to the Middle East is helping to prevent a much wider war, or emboldening Israel.

Hamas Leader Is Holding Out for a Bigger War, U.S. Officials Say NYT » World News Yahya Sinwar is increasingly fatalistic, has blocked a cease-fire deal and, so far, been frustrated that Hezbollah and Iran have not come to his aid, officials said.

Gang Attack in Haiti Leaves 70 People Dead NYT » World News The assault took place in a key agricultural region, which has seen a surge in gang violence.

Russia and Syria Silent on Reported Strike Near Russian Base in Syria NYT » World News A weapons facility near a Russian air base in a coastal Syrian city was destroyed on Thursday, according to a monitoring group.

Gender Identity Changes Must Be Recognized Across E.U. Borders, Court Rules NYT » World News A man who changed his name and gender identity in Britain successfully challenged to have them legally recognized by Romania.

Ayatollah Khamenei Leads Friday Prayer in Iran NYT » World News Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led Friday Prayer for the first time in years, delivering a sermon during a memorial service in Tehran for Hezbollah’s leader.

At Least 14 Die as Floods Sweep Through Bosnia and Other Balkan States NYT » World News A severe overnight rainstorm left several towns and villages flooded. Record summer temperatures caused a drought that hampered the absorption of floodwaters.

E.U. Court Rules Some Rules for Soccer’s Transfer Market Are Illegal NYT » World News A decision could force soccer’s governing body to rewrite the regulations that govern the sport’s multibillion-dollar transfer market.

Israel Expands Evacuation Warnings in Southern Lebanon After Renewed Strikes NYT » World News Israeli soldiers were also waging a ground invasion in southern Lebanon targeting what military officials said were Hezbollah sites in the rugged border area.

‘Why Us?’: A Tide of Grief in Lebanon NYT » World News Mourners reeled over lost loved ones after an Israeli strike on an apartment building killed at least 45 people.

Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders in Beirut, Officials Say NYT » World News Huge explosions rocked the city following a day of particularly deadly Israeli attacks in Gaza and the West Bank. In Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was expected to lead Friday prayers.

The War in Darkness NYT » World News Sonya Liakh was diagnosed with eye cancer at age 2. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted her treatment, her family faced a desperate struggle.

What to Know About the 2024 Nobel Prizes NYT » World News The annual prizes will be announced beginning Monday.

A Rest, a Reset and a Thanks for the Banter NYT » World News After more than 350 editions, we are putting this newsletter on pause, with the editor who opened the Australia bureau departing and his successor set to arrive.

The U.K. Has a More Working Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch. NYT » World News Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.

Friday Briefing: Israel Targets Hezbollah’s Remaining Leaders NYT » World News Plus, a billion-dollar plan to protect trees.

Israeli Planes Bomb Bunker Near Beirut, Targeting Hezbollah’s Presumed Next Leader NYT » World News The airstrikes were aimed at a meeting of senior Hezbollah leaders in an underground bunker early Friday, and targeted a cousin of Hassan Nasrallah.

Who Is Hashem Safieddine, the Latest Hezbollah Official Targeted by Israel? NYT » World News A cousin and possible successor to Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader assassinated by Israel, Safieddine joined the group soon after it was formed and rose quickly up its ranks.