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Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest NYT » World News Rights groups have said tens of thousands were killed in his antidrug campaign while he was the president of the Philippines.

As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know NYT » World News Russia claimed to retake a key town in the area from Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s top military commander has said that its forces would continue to “hold the line.”

Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada NYT » World News In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later.

Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More NYT » World News The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.

Hamas Says It’s Willing to Release U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander NYT » World News The Palestinian armed group said it had agreed to release Edan Alexander and turn over the bodies of four other hostages. Israel did not immediately comment.

The People Whose Children Were Killed in Duterte’s Drug War NYT » World News For many Filipinos, Rodrigo Duterte’s transfer to the International Criminal Court was a milestone in their quest for justice. But some were conflicted.

Kremlin Says Putin Met With Trump’s Envoy, Steve Witkoff NYT » World News The diplomatic effort signaled that Russia was keen to keep negotiating with the United States about a cease-fire in Ukraine.

China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West NYT » World News Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump called for talks with Tehran.

Canada Gets a New Leader Amid Trump’s Trade War NYT » World News Mark Carney, Canada’s incoming prime minister, is no stranger to crises. Now he faces what is arguably the challenge of a lifetime: President Trump. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, describes what to know about Mr. Carney.

Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat NYT » World News A video of the online influencer snatching the joey from the side of its mother drew calls for her to be deported. She left the country Friday.

Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office NYT » World News After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.

Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’ NYT » World News The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever.

How Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Won Trump’s Praise NYT » World News A scientist and leftist with limited foreign policy experience, Claudia Sheinbaum seems to have connected with President Trump with her calm demeanor and toughness on the border.

In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own NYT » World News Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy away from challenging authority.

A Mathematical ‘Fever Dream’ Hits the Road NYT » World News Meet “Mathemalchemy,” a traveling math-meets-art installation coming eventually to a dimension near you.

Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not. NYT » World News U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.

German Tourists Detained for Weeks, Then Deported From U.S. NYT » World News Amid President Trump’s border crackdown, German news media have closely followed the treatment of two tourists who say they tried to enter the United States legally.

Friday Briefing: Putin Speaks on Ukraine Cease-Fire NYT » World News Plus, Siberia’s bone hunters.

Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions NYT » World News The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.”

Putin, in No Hurry for Cease-Fire, Demands Ukrainian Concessions NYT » World News President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia laid out a series of conditions that Ukraine might reject, but displayed a willingness to continue talks with President Trump.