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Why Did Such a Powerful Earthquake Generate Such a Weak Tsunami? NYT &rt; World News The quake in Russia on Wednesday was among the strongest ever recorded — but perhaps not strong enough.

Canada’s Measles Cases Surpass U.S., Alberta Officials Push for State of Emergency NYT &rt; World News Some doctors in Alberta have criticized officials for not declaring a health emergency in the western province where measles infections are surging.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Brazilian Judge Overseeing Bolsonaro Coup Case NYT &rt; World News Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been in the cross-hairs of the Trump administration, will face sanctions in a significant escalation of pressure on Brazil.

Powerful Earthquake Rattles Russia’s Far East But Causes Little Damage NYT &rt; World News A 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook the remote, sparsely populated Kamchatka region and set off tsunami waves. No serious injuries were reported, officials said.

Laura Dahlmeier, Gold Medal-Winning German Biathlete, Dies in Rockfall NYT &rt; World News Ms. Dahlmeier, 31, an experienced mountaineer, was climbing in Pakistan when she was hit by falling rocks, officials said.

Trump’s Mideast Envoy Heads to Israel Amid Global Fury Over Gaza Hunger NYT &rt; World News It will be the first known visit in months for Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s lead on the cease-fire and hostage talks. Since his last trip, conditions in the enclave have worsened.

Key Hurricane-Monitoring Data Will Stay Online, Officials Say NYT &rt; World News The Department of Defense said it no longer planned to shut down a program that makes satellite data publicly available to researchers and forecasters.

Departing Flights Are Grounded at London Airports NYT &rt; World News The disruptions came after a company that provides air traffic control services in Britain said it had experienced a “technical issue.”

Pro-Palestinian Protest Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules NYT &rt; World News A High Court judge in London said that Palestine Action had the right to challenge the British government’s decision to ban it as a terrorist group.

In Kamchatka, Epicenter of the Russian Earthquake, Seismic Activity Is Common NYT &rt; World News Tremors are regularly reported in this remote Russian peninsula dotted with volcanoes, some of which erupt every year.

In Conversation with Brazil’s President Lula NYT &rt; World News In an interview with Jack Nicas of The New York Times, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected President Trump’s demands for Brazil. Here’s how the United States and Brazil reached this point.

A Corner of ‘Fake Peace’ in Gaza, Torn Apart by an Israeli Strike NYT &rt; World News The Israeli military said it killed at least three Hamas operatives at Al-Baqa Cafe. It also killed a journalist, an artist and two best friends reconciling after a fight.

Brazil’s President Lula Voices Frustration With Trump Amid Tariff Battle NYT &rt; World News Faced with threats of 50 percent tariffs and demands to end a criminal case, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he wouldn’t take orders from President Trump.

Trump Administration Told Taiwan’s President to Avoid U.S. Stopover NYT &rt; World News The Taiwanese leader canceled U.S. transit visits after being urged to change his plans, two officials said. Washington has been in talks with Beijing over trade and a possible summit.

Live Updates: Tsunami Waves Reach California After Washing Onto Hawaii NYT &rt; World News Hawaii residents fled the coast, though there appeared to be only minor flooding there. The first waves began hitting California, and warnings were in place in Japan and beyond after an 8.8-magnitude quake struck off Russia’s coast.

President Lula on His Feud With Trump, Brazil’s Tariff Strategy and More NYT &rt; World News President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a fierce rejection of President Trump’s demands for Brazil, but said he was ready for dialogue.

Russia’s Far East Suffers Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami NYT &rt; World News Regional authorities in Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency after a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands, and Kamchatka region was watching for volcanic activity.

Tsunami Warning Issued for Northern California NYT &rt; World News The area includes Crescent City, which is particularly vulnerable because of its low elevation. The rest of the state was under a lesser tsunami advisory.

Thailand and Cambodia Stepped Back From War, but Their Temple Fight Remains NYT &rt; World News Intense nationalism and disputed history — and maps — stoke the neighbors’ hostilities. Even a surge of international diplomacy has brought little hope of a lasting peace.

Russia’s Far East Suffers Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami NYT &rt; World News Regional authorities in Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency after a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands, and Kamchatka Oblast was watching for volcanic activity.