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Thursday Briefing: A Second Day of Explosions in Lebanon NYT » World News Plus, Kamala Harris courts Latino voters.

Elon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users NYT » World News Elon Musk’s social media platform used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Blocking it again would be difficult, experts said.

Israel’s Focus Shifts From Hamas in Gaza to Hezbollah in Lebanon NYT » World News Daily exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel have been destructive, disruptive and sometimes deadly. An escalation could risk starting a wider regional conflict.

Husband Is Indicted in Double-Murder Case Involving an Au Pair NYT » World News Prosecutors in Virginia said the case involved a hidden love affair and sex arranged over a fetish site.

Walkie-Talkies in Lebanon May Have Held More Explosives Than Pagers NYT » World News The blasts on Wednesday involved bigger, heavier devices that set off more large fires.

Wireless Device Explosions Are Latest High-Profile Attack Attributed to Israel. NYT » World News Israel is believed to have conducted a series of clandestine attacks on adversaries linked to Iran in recent years, sometimes using highly innovative tactics.

Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef NYT » World News An environmental group said the company, a major food producer, was misleading shoppers with its claims about eco-friendly practices.

Floods Wreak Havoc Across Four Continents NYT » World News Flooding events around the world share a common factor of an atmosphere made warmer by climate change. What can be done to help citizens prepare?

2 Dead in Moscow Shooting Tied to Russia’s Richest Woman NYT » World News Tatyana V. Bakalchuk, the founder of Russia’s biggest online retailer, has been locked in a dispute with her estranged husband for months over the fate of her company.

What Is Hezbollah, the Militant Group Based in Lebanon? NYT » World News A series of attacks on wireless devices has drawn attention to the Iran-backed militia. Here’s what to know about the militant group.

Blinken Visits Egypt, but Skips a Stop in Israel NYT » World News The secretary of state is making his 10th visit to the Middle East since the Oct. 7 attacks. Until now, he has met with officials in Israel each time.

What to Know About the France Rape Trial of 51 Men NYT » World News Prosecutors say that, for almost a decade, Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife to rape her, alongside dozens of other men he invited to abuse her.

Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Is Injured in Apparent Pager Attack, State Media Reports NYT » World News The ambassador, Mojtaba Amini, lost an eye, according to two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps who were briefed on the attack.

What Are Pagers? Devices Exploded Across Lebanon NYT » World News Pagers lack more modern navigation technologies so can be harder to track, but are still widely used in hospitals for their reliable service.

Funeral Is Held for 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pager Attack in Lebanon NYT » World News “The enemy killed us using this small device!” mourners chanted at the funeral for Fatima Abdullah, a fourth grader.

England and Wales Will Introduce Buffer Zones to Ban Protest at Abortion Clinics NYT » World News “Safe access” zones outside clinics in England and Wales will make it illegal to harass anyone seeking medical services or working there, the British government said.

Bangladesh, Struggling to Restore Order, Gives Army Policing Powers NYT » World News Public disorder has continued in the country, weeks after its autocratic leader was driven out by protests. Many police officers have still not returned to work.

Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force NYT » World News The armed group’s history suggests that the attacks targeting its pagers will not cause it to change course or seek an accommodation with Israel.

What We Know About the Deadly Pager Explosions in Lebanon NYT » World News The seemingly coordinated blasts targeting Hezbollah members stoked fears of a broadening conflict.

Child, 10, Stabbed Near Japanese School in China NYT » World News The child was wounded and a 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said. Other Japanese schools in China warned parents and students to be cautious.