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‘There’s No Safety’: Decision to Leave Ends in Tragedy for Lebanese Family NYT » World News Zahraa Badreddine fled Nabatieh in southern Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes intensified, hoping to find safety in a predominantly Christian area closer to the coast. But last Sunday, an airstrike near Sidon killed her two children.

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Schools and an Orphanage Kill Scores of Palestinians NYT » World News The Palestinian Authority’s official news agency said the Israeli military operation had included an incursion by ground troops and airstrikes.

Israel Says at Least 8 Soldiers Are Killed in Clashes With Hezbollah in Lebanon NYT » World News The cross-border fighting appeared to be the first direct ground confrontation between the two sides since Israel invaded Lebanon this week.

Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries NYT » World News Many middle-income countries are left out of the deal, widening a gulf in access to critical medicines.

In Israel, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Is More Bitter Than Sweet NYT » World News On Rosh Hashana, many Israelis longed for a return to normalcy after a year of escalating wars for the country.

White South African Farmer Accused of Feeding 2 Slain Black Women to Pigs NYT » World News The grisly allegations have sparked debate over some of the country’s most explosive issues, including race, gender-based violence and farm ownership.

Thursday Briefing: Israeli Troops Clashed with Hezbollah NYT » World News Plus, what we learned from fashion month.

Israel-Hezbollah War: What to Know NYT » World News An Israeli ground operation targeting Hezbollah forces in Lebanon recalls previous wars and raises fears of worse to come.

Israel’s Strikes in Beirut Brings the Once-Bustling Suburbs to a Standstill NYT » World News Airstrikes targeting members of Hezbollah have brought the Dahiya neighborhoods south of Beirut to a standstill, its residents fleeing and businesses shuttering.

A Survivor of Clerical Sex Abuse Tells His Story at the Vatican NYT » World News As a child, Laurence Gien was abused by a priest in South Africa. Decades later, he became the first survivor to recount his pain at the Basilica in front of Pope Francis and dozens of cardinals and bishops.

After Iran’s Missile Attack, Israel May Be Ready to Risk All-Out War NYT » World News Israel seems ready to respond in a much more forceful and public way with Iran after Tehran launched its second massive missile attack on Israel this year, analysts and officials say.

60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria NYT » World News The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors.

Biden Says He Won’t Support an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites NYT » World News His comments reflected a renewed effort by his administration to seek restraint from Israel to try to avoid a growing war in the Middle East.

Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding NYT » World News The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.

Israel Confirms 1st Military Fatality in Lebanon Invasion NYT » World News The military identified the soldier as Capt. Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, from central Israel, but did not specify where he was killed.

Missing Out on Coldplay’s India Tickets, Some Fans Vented — Even to Police NYT » World News When 13 million people tried to buy tickets for the band’s Mumbai shows, the ticketing site crashed. Many who came up short cried foul, both online and to the authorities.

Ukraine Withdraws From Vuhledar, Town Long Under Russian Attack NYT » World News Vuhledar had been under assault for almost three years. Russian forces entered it after a furious battle, and Ukraine ordered troops to retreat.

Israel Bars UN Chief António Guterres From Entering the Country NYT » World News Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the United Nations secretary general had not condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel in strong enough terms.

Why the Conflict Between Iran and Israel Has Raised Oil Prices Only Modestly NYT » World News The fighting is increasing fears about oil supplies, but those worries are offset by greater global production and slowing demand in China.

Dozens of Migrants Die Off Djibouti After Smugglers Force Them to Swim NYT » World News Many others are missing after Yemeni operators instructed hundreds of African migrants on two boats near the Djibouti coast to get off and swim, the International Organization for Migration said.