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A Jamaican Man Served Time in the U.S., Then Was Deported to an African Prison NYT &rt; World News The case of Orville Etoria highlights a tension in President Trump’s deportation agenda, in which immigrants can be sent abroad and detained indefinitely.

What to Know About the Earthquake in Afghanistan NYT &rt; World News Hundreds of people were killed, according to the Taliban government, and the death toll was expected to rise.

With Drones and I.E.D.s, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War NYT &rt; World News Under pressure from the government and each other, some of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups are amassing homemade mortars, land mines, rocket-propelled grenades and bomber drones.

Xi, Putin and Modi Try to Signal Unity at China Summit NYT &rt; World News Their display of friendship in China was aimed at projecting an alternative to U.S. global leadership, even as serious differences among them remain.

Israel’s New Negotiating Stance Is Likely to Prolong Gaza War, Experts Say NYT &rt; World News A shift toward pressing for a permanent cease-fire deal, alongside plans for a new offensive in Gaza City, means the fighting is unlikely to end soon.

In the Remains of Canada’s Jasper Wildfire, Clues to Tame Future Blazes NYT &rt; World News A giant fire last year consumed much of Canada’s Jasper National Park. Canadian scientists leading research into wildfires are using the blaze to learn lessons for the future.

Kyiv Links Moscow to Killing of Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker NYT &rt; World News Ukraine said it had arrested a suspect in the murder of the politician, who had voiced anti-Russian views. The authorities did not explain how the suspect was tied to Moscow.

Why the Graffiti Artist Fonki Finds Inspiration in Angkorian Sculpture NYT &rt; World News The artist Fonki developed a graffiti style that blends ancient motifs with scenes of modern Cambodia.

Mexico’s Cartels Are Using Military Weapons NYT &rt; World News Recent attacks on villages in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán reveal the cartels’ growing paramilitary-style power, using drones, I.E.D.s and other weapons of war. Paulina Villegas examines the aftermath of these assaults.

South Korea Doctors’ Strike Begins to Wind Down NYT &rt; World News Thousands of residents and interns were protesting a government proposal that would have dramatically increased the number of medical students in the country.

Anti-Immigrant Protests Attended by Neo-Nazis in Australia Worry Leaders NYT &rt; World News The government condemned the demonstrations, which drew tens of thousands of people. Some of the events included speakers tied to neo-Nazi groups.

China Shows Off Its Power NYT &rt; World News Xi Jinping is using a summit with leaders like Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin as an opportunity to pull countries away from the U.S.

California’s High Potency Cannabis is Fueling a ‘Cali Weed’ Trend in the UK NYT &rt; World News High-strength, California-grown marijuana is so popular in the U.K. that large quantities are being illegally smuggled on passenger flights, officials say.

Many Feared Dead After 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan NYT &rt; World News The quake, near Jalalabad in the nation’s east, left at least 250 people dead and injured more than 500, officials said. The death toll was expected to rise.

China Shows Off Its Power NYT &rt; World News Xi Jinping is using a summit with leaders like Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin as an opportunity to pull countries away from the U.S.

Brazil Tightens Bolsonaro House Arrest Amid Escape Concerns NYT &rt; World News Former President Jair Bolsonaro, who will stand trial on Tuesday, is being closely monitored by the Brazilian authorities, who fear he may try to flee.

U.S. Suspends Visas for Palestinian Passport Holders, Officials Say NYT &rt; World News The move will stop, at least temporarily, travel for medical treatment, attending university, visiting relatives or conducting business.

Houthis Vow Revenge After Israeli Attack Kills Senior Officials NYT &rt; World News Israel’s assassination of top officials last week is likely to make the Iranian-backed militia even more hawkish, Yemen analysts say.

Israel Says It Killed Abu Obeida, Spokesman for Hamas’s Armed Wing NYT &rt; World News Hamas did not immediately comment on the Israeli military’s claim that Abu Obeida, one of the armed group’s best-known officials in the Arab world, had been killed.

Punjab Floods Devastate Pakistan’s Breadbasket NYT &rt; World News Housing communities and businesses that rely on agriculture have been destroyed in the country’s largest province.