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U.S. Says American Targets May Not Be on List in Possible Iran Attack NYT » World News In anticipation of the Iranian strikes, several countries, including the United States, issued new guidelines to their citizens about travel in Israel and the surrounding region.

Iran’s Retaliation Likely to Be Limited, but Errors Could Lead to War, Experts Say NYT » World News After Israel killed several top Iranian commanders, Iran wants to respond without provoking further escalation, military analysts say, but there is a dangerous risk of miscalculation.

Argentine Court Blames Iran for 1990s Bombings of Israeli Embassy and Jewish Center NYT » World News The ruling opens the possibility for relatives of victims of the 1992 and 1994 attacks to make claims against Iran in international tribunals.

What We Know About Iran’s Military as It Threatens Israel NYT » World News The possibility of a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. What are they capable of?

U.S. Issues New Travel Restrictions Over Possible Iranian Strike NYT » World News The State Department has barred its employees from traveling to large parts of Israel. Iran has repeatedly vowed to strike back over the deadly bombing this month of an Iranian Embassy complex in Syria.

Coaches Have to Be Salesmen, Too NYT » World News David Moyes has established West Ham as a fixture in the top half of the Premier League and a regular presence in Europe. So why do so many fans want him out?

Back From Ukraine, a House Republican Makes the Case for More Aid NYT » World News Representative Chuck Edwards, a first-term North Carolinian, has emerged as a vocal proponent for U.S. aid to Ukraine in a party that has grown hostile to it. He recently saw the war up close.

Bank of England to Overhaul Its Forecasting After Inflation Surprises NYT » World News The review, which was led by Ben S. Bernanke, a former Federal Reserve chair, came after the central bank had been criticized for underestimating inflation.

Mistaken Autopsy Report Compounds Grief after a Balloon Pilot’s Death NYT » World News The pilot, Cornelius van der Walt, died in a crash in Arizona that also killed three others. While the autopsy found he had ketamine in his system, it had been administered by medics after the crash.

Middle East Crisis: Pentagon Official Arrives in Israel Amid Fears of Iranian Attack NYT » World News U.S. officials have said they are bracing for a response to an Israeli strike in Syria this month that killed several senior Iranian commanders.

Myanmar Rebels Take Key Trading Town, but Counteroffensive Looms NYT » World News The fall of Myawaddy, on the Thai border, was one of the most significant gains by resistance forces since a 2021 military coup.

How the Israel-Hamas War Galvanized the American Left NYT » World News As the death toll in Gaza climbed, the pro-Palestinian movement grew into a powerful, if disjointed, political force in the United States. Democrats are feeling the pressure.

War or No War, Ukrainians Aren’t Giving Up Their Coffee NYT » World News Coffee shops and kiosks are everywhere in Ukraine’s capital, their popularity both an act of wartime defiance and a symbol of closer ties to the rest of Europe.

China Feels Boxed In by the U.S. but Has Few Ways to Push Back NYT » World News China seeks to project military power in the seas around its coastline, yet also faces pressure to mend relations with neighbors for the good of its economy.

Even Before the Olympics, a Victory Lap for a Fast-Moving French Mayor NYT » World News Karim Bouamrane, the Socialist mayor of St.-Ouen, a Paris suburb that will host the athletes’ village for the 2024 Games, is leading a rapid transformation of the long-struggling city.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News A U.S. general goes to Israel.

Europe’s A.I. ‘Champion’ Sets Sights on Tech Giants in U.S. NYT » World News Mistral, a French start-up considered a promising challenger to OpenAI and Google, is getting support from European leaders who want to protect the region’s culture and politics.

Indigenous Authors and the Challenge of Telling Their Own Story NYT » World News A university program seeks to improve cross-cultural understanding in Australia’s publishing industry.

Share Your Story About the Organ Transplant System NYT » World News We want to hear from doctors, nurses, technicians, patients and others with experience in the system. Tell us your experiences below.

Here’s What to Know About the Hunger Crisis in Gaza NYT » World News “The food production system has been completely obliterated, and the lack of entry of emergency aid within a short time has created a free fall,” a United Nations official said.