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The Fingerprints on Chile’s Fires and California Floods: El Niño and Warming NYT » World News Two disasters, far apart, show how a dangerous climate cocktail can devastate places known for mild weather.

Tragedy, Resilience and a Miracle at Chile’s Burned Botanical Garden NYT » World News Wildfires destroyed 98 percent of Chile’s national botanical garden and killed a worker and her family. But there were signs of hope in the ashes.

U.K.’s Rishi Sunak Visits Northern Ireland to Celebrate Deal NYT » World News A deal bringing disaffected unionists back into the government in Belfast has left Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with one less thing to worry about.

King Charles Is Diagnosed With Cancer NYT » World News Buckingham Palace did not specify the type of cancer but said Britain’s monarch would postpone his public engagements during his treatment.

Chile Wildfire Photographs NYT » World News Officials said Sunday that at least 99 people had been killed and hundreds remained missing, and warned that the toll could rise sharply.

Yandex Reaches $5 Billion Deal to Exit Russia NYT » World News Yandex, often called “Russia’s Google,” said it reached a deal to sell off its assets in the market where it made its fortune, after the war in Ukraine upended its operations.

Scientists Use Sea Sponges to Study Global Warming Back to 1700 NYT » World News Research on a long-lived but rarely seen species in the Caribbean is helping scientists piece together a revised history of climate change.

Blinken’s Mideast visit and U.S. aid to Israel are the focus in Washington this week. NYT » World News Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken leaving on Sunday for a trip to the Middle East.

Canadian Hockey Players to Face Sexual Assault Hearing NYT » World News Hockey fans in Canada are struggling to make sense of a scandal that has led to charges against of five former junior hockey players.

Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for Some S.U.V.s NYT » World News The city authorities say that large cars pollute more and are dangerous for pedestrians. Opponents say the mayor is on a crusade against motorists.

Top U.S. Treasury Officials to Visit Beijing for Economic Talks NYT » World News A meeting of the new economic working group comes as the U.S. and China are trying to prevent any escalation of hostilities.

Middle East Crisis: Israel Awaits Hamas Response to Cease-Fire Plan as Blinken Returns to Mideast NYT » World News A Hamas-affiliated broadcaster reported that the group was still discussing a proposal to pause fighting and release more hostages. “The ball is in Hamas’s court,” a U.S. official said.

Many Israelis Want Netanyahu Out. But There Is No Simple Path to Do It. NYT » World News There is no clear mechanism to force early elections in Israel. But there are other ways to oust the Israeli prime minister.

As Canadian Hockey Players Face Assault Charges, Officials Are on Defensive NYT » World News Hockey fans in Canada are struggling to make sense of a scandal that has led to charges against of five former junior hockey players.

Snow and Rain Disrupt China’s Lunar New Year Travel Rush NYT » World News Hundreds of flights and trains have been canceled as China’s most important holiday approaches, and more bad weather is in the forecast.

Zelensky Hints at Major Shake-Up of Ukraine’s Government NYT » World News The president said “a reset” was needed to revive the struggling war effort, adding that his plans were “about the direction of the country’s leadership.”

Chinese-Australian Writer Yang Given Suspended Death Sentence in China NYT » World News The verdict in the case of Yang Hengjun, who was detained on national security charges, may weigh on the warming relations between China and Australia.

Monday Briefing NYT » World News The U.S. leads strikes in the Middle East.

U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Targets for Third Day in a Row NYT » World News The attack on Houthi militants in Yemen came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed for the Mideast to try to defuse escalating tensions.

Kenya Plans to Bypass Court Order in Haiti Deployment NYT » World News The United Nations-approved mission to stem gang violence in Haiti has faced widespread criticism from activists and lawmakers and was blocked by a High Court judge in Kenya in January.