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Why Nigel Farage is Bringing MAGA-Style Rallies to the UK NYT &rt; World News Nigel Farage, a right-wing populist ally of President Trump, has been touring England ahead of local elections, hoping to convert a polling surge for his party into power.

Wednesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News Trump’s first 100 days in office.

Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move NYT &rt; World News Nothing defines Vietnam more right now than the desire to be seen anew, to have the country and its people recognized for their strengths.

Families Are Split as Pakistan Deports Thousands of Afghan Refugees NYT &rt; World News Many undocumented Afghan migrants have Pakistani spouses and have lived in the country for years. Nevertheless, the government says they must leave.

India’s Muslims Fear a Growing Backlash After Kashmir Attack NYT &rt; World News State officials have detained thousands of Muslims and demolished homes, and activists say that right-wing Hindus are intensifying a demonization campaign.

A U.S. Businessman Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in China NYT &rt; World News The charges stemmed from a criminal case more than 20 years ago. In the interim, the businessman, David Lee, had repeatedly visited China without issue.

Pierre Poilievre Raised Canada’s Conservative Party, Only to Be Tossed From His Seat NYT &rt; World News Pierre Poilievre lost the vote for a constituency he has held for 21 years to a Liberal political neophyte. His populist approach may have been to blame.

Mark Carney Has to Deliver on Trump and the Economy After Canada Election Win NYT &rt; World News The Canadian prime minister achieved a stunning political upset, running on an anti-Trump platform and promising to revive the economy. Now, he needs to deliver.

U.N. Orders Agencies to Find Budget Cuts, Including via Staff Moves From N.Y. NYT &rt; World News The instructions from the office of Secretary General António Guterres were reviewed by The New York Times and came after President Trump ordered a review of U.S. funding to the agency.

No Evidence of Cremations at Mexican Ranch, Attorney General Says NYT &rt; World News Mexico’s top prosecutor said the ranch, which some groups searching for missing relatives had called an “extermination camp,” had been used by a cartel for training and recruiting.

Canada Election Results: Mark Carney and the Liberal Party Fall Short of Majority NYT &rt; World News Final results from Monday’s crucial election showed Mark Carney’s party had secured 169 of 343 seats and would need help from other parties to pass laws.

Days After Trump Commits to Seabed Mining, Two Sides Face Off NYT &rt; World News At a congressional hearing, one executive welcomed President Trump’s “starting gun” to begin mining. Democrats and Republicans clashed over environmental and business concerns.

Wednesday Briefing: 100 Days of Trump NYT &rt; World News Plus, advice on how to be happy.

French Lawmakers Cracking Down on Drug Traffickers NYT &rt; World News A rare consensus in France’s lower house of Parliament prompted by fears that drug-related violence has grown out of control.

U.K. Crossbow Attack Suspect Voiced Racist and Misogynist Views NYT &rt; World News The British police said a man accused of an attack on the weekend in Leeds died from a self-inflicted injury. Investigators are reviewing two Facebook accounts associated with him.

Mosque Killing Puts French View of Muslims Under Scrutiny NYT &rt; World News The victim was stabbed dozens of times last Friday while he was praying, and critics say officials were slow to call it a bias crime or show concern.

Trump to Sign Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.

A Mother and Father Were Deported Under Trump. But What Happened to Their Daughter? NYT &rt; World News The Trump administration sent the mother of a 2-year-old to Venezuela and the father to a Salvadoran prison. Their daughter remains somewhere in the United States.

U.S. Eases Ban for Diplomats at Vietnam War Anniversary NYT &rt; World News The administration had said that no senior U.S. envoys could attend the events marking 50 years after the war’s end. On Tuesday, the U.S. consul general was seen at a reception for the anniversary.

Power Outage in Spain and Portugal Creates a Day of Confusion NYT &rt; World News Even as electricity was restored across Spain and Portugal after a daylong blackout, residents tried to make sense of 18 hours of the “insanity.”