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Luis Rubiales Found Guilty of Sexual Assault for Kissing Jennifer Hermoso NYT » World News Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84 NYT » World News He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

Greenland’s Big Moment NYT » World News Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.

Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany NYT » World News Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.

Hamas Hands Bodies of 4 Hostages Back to Israel NYT » World News All four had been abducted during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. An Israeli woman and her two young children were said to be among them.

Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea NYT » World News Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were unusually far south on an undeclared mission.

Bucha, Site of Massacre, Feels Sting of Trump Shift on Ukraine NYT » World News Residents of a Ukrainian suburb that was the site of notorious attacks on civilians after Russia invaded are alarmed by President Trump’s warm words for Moscow.

Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy NYT » World News Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.

Chinese Embassy Plan in London Sets Off Opposition NYT » World News Britain appears ready to approve what would be the largest diplomatic outpost in Europe, but neighbors and activists fear tapped phone lines and suppressed protests.

A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad NYT » World News The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

Hamas Hands Bodies of 4 Hostages Back to Israel NYT » World News All four had been abducted during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. An Israeli woman and her two young children were said to be among them.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News Here’s what you need to know.

Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto NYT » World News The airline said it told the 76 passengers who had been on the plane, which crashed and flipped over on Monday, that the offer came with “no strings attached.”

China Uses Public Shaming to Motivate State Workers NYT » World News Local governments are handing out “snail awards” to underperforming employees. But, for many, doing as little as possible seems like the safest bet.

Thursday Briefing: Trump and Zelensky Feud Over Peace Talks NYT » World News Plus, Cambodia’s returned treasures.

As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away NYT » World News “A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”

Trump Administration Has Fired Health Inspectors at Some Border Stations NYT » World News Scientists worry that the losses may open the door to human, plant and animal diseases that would otherwise have been caught.

Trump Falsely Suggests Ukraine Is to Blame for the War: What to Know NYT » World News A look at how the war in Ukraine began, the state of the peace talks and why the country isn’t holding elections.

Israeli Military Prosecutor Charges Five Soldiers in Abuse of Palestinian Detainee NYT » World News Lawyers representing one of the soldiers said they have presented arguments that deny the charges against the reservists.

What We Know About the Secretive Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay NYT » World News The Trump administration has said little about the Venezuelan men who were transferred from Texas to the U.S. military base in Cuba.