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Netanyahu Allies Reject Schumer’s Criticism of Israeli Leader NYT » World News In response to Senator Chuck Schumer’s call for new leadership in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing party countered that Israel was a democracy, “not a banana republic.”

Friday Briefing: Putin’s Re-Election NYT » World News Also, a top U.S. senator calls for Israeli elections.

Questions Persist as Israel Signals Support for More Aid for Gaza NYT » World News Aid organizations and U.N. officials say the new efforts by land, air and sea are too small and inefficient to meet the enormous needs of Gazan civilians.

Ukraine, Stalled on the Battlefield, Strikes Russia’s Oil Industry NYT » World News Ukrainian drone strikes have been able to hit refineries deep in Russian territory, indicating a new vulnerability. But it is unclear if that will impact the fighting.

Dozens of Migrants Die After Their Dinghy Deflates in the Mediterranean NYT » World News Survivors, who departed from Libya, said they had been adrift for four days when they were found.

Mitch Albom Is Among Group of American Volunteers Rescued From Haiti NYT » World News The “Tuesdays With Morrie” author was visiting an orphanage he runs in Port-au-Prince when gangs overran the country.

Orban Endangers Hungary’s Status in NATO, U.S. Diplomat Says NYT » World News The U.S. ambassador to Budapest raised the temperature in a long-running standoff, citing Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s pro-Russia, anti-U.S. stance, and opposition to supporting Ukraine.

Giandomenico Picco, Diplomat Who Freed Hostages in Lebanon, Dies at 75 NYT » World News As the “chief troubleshooter” for the United Nations, he spent months shuttling around the Middle East to secure the release of 11 captives.

Marble Roman Head Is Found in England NYT » World News A marble head from the first or second century was found buried in England. But how did it get there?

Schumer Urges New Leadership in Israel, Calling Netanyahu an Obstacle to Peace NYT » World News The top Senate Democrat, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the United States, spoke from the Senate floor to condemn Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and call for elections to replace him.

How Is Aid Entering Gaza? NYT » World News The amount of aid reaching Gaza has fallen sharply since Israel went to war with Hamas, leading to what humanitarian agencies say is a disaster for more than two million people.

New U.K. Extremism Policy Raises Concerns Over Free Speech NYT » World News The government said it would use a new legal definition of extremism to blacklist certain groups from public funding or engagement.

Middle East Crisis: Palestinian Authority Leader Expected to Choose Insider as Prime Minister NYT » World News The appointment would amount to a rejection of international pressure to try to make the organization more independent in the hopes it could help govern postwar Gaza.

Russia’s 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know NYT » World News The presidential vote in Russia begins on Friday and lasts through Sunday, and although it features the trappings of a horse race, it is more of a predetermined, Soviet-style referendum.

Russia’s 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know NYT » World News The presidential vote in Russia begins on Friday and lasts through Sunday, and although it features the trappings of a horse race, it is more of a predetermined, Soviet-style referendum.

Slovakia Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know NYT » World News The Slovak presidency is a largely ceremonial post but can play an important role when the president and prime minister represent opposing political camps.

Gazans Struggle to Find Food and Shelter in Rafah as Israeli Invasion Threat Looms NYT » World News Most of Gaza’s population fled to the southern territory of Rafah, hoping to escape the war. As they hunt for food and shelter, a potential Israeli invasion has added to their fears.

Why Snake Catchers in Australia Are Getting Busier NYT » World News Business is good for snake catchers in Australia, as the period of brumation, a sort of hibernation for reptiles, is shrinking — a result of the warming earth.

Why Everything Changed in Haiti: The Gangs United NYT » World News “The situation totally changed now, because the gangs are now working together,” a Haitian consultant said. Their unity forced the prime minister to resign.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News The U.S. House passes a bill that could ban TikTok.