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UK to Collect Ethnicity Data on All Suspects of Child Sexual Abuse NYT &rt; World News A review of Britain’s so-called grooming gangs scandal had recommended the move, saying that an information “vacuum” had allowed people to “sow and spread hatred.”

South Africa Built a Medical Research Powerhouse. Trump Cuts Have Demolished It. NYT &rt; World News The budget cuts threaten global progress on everything from heart disease to H.I.V. — and could affect American drug companies, too.

Israel Attacks Iran’s State Television, Live On The Air NYT &rt; World News A news anchor was speaking when an explosion shook the building, followed by the sound of breaking glass and screams, all carried on television.

At G7, Trump Renews Embrace of Putin Amid Rift With Allies NYT &rt; World News President Trump opened his remarks at the Group of 7 gathering of industrialized nations by criticizing the decision to expel Russia from the bloc after Moscow’s 2014 “annexation” of Crimea.

Flattery or Discipline? The Difficult Task of Managing Trump. NYT &rt; World News Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney deployed both methods on the first day of the Group of 7 summit in Alberta to keep Mr. Trump focused and avoid drama.

Iran’s nuclear sites have not been damaged further, the U.N.’s atomic agency says. NYT &rt; World News A satellite image of the Natanz nuclear enrichment site in central Iran on Sunday after multiple buildings were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.

Trump’s Iran Choice: Last-Chance Diplomacy or a Bunker-Busting Bomb NYT &rt; World News Iranian officials have warned that U.S. participation in an attack on its facilities will imperil any chance of the nuclear disarmament deal the president insists he is still interested in pursuing.

Iran’s Best-Protected Nuclear Site Is Deep Underground NYT &rt; World News Only the U.S. military has the 30,000-pound bomb capable of reaching the facility and the bomber that can carry it.

Israel Strikes Iran State Broadcaster, Widening Attacks NYT &rt; World News Israel’s escalated offensive indicates that its aims go beyond dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.

Tuesday Briefing: Israel Attacked Iranian State TV NYT &rt; World News Plus, China’s soft-power toy.

As Iran Fires at Israel, Palestinians Get Caught in the Crossfire NYT &rt; World News Roughly 80 pieces of missiles have fallen on Palestinian communities since the start of the Israel-Iran confrontation on Friday, according to the Palestinian authorities.

As Iran Fires at Israel, Palestinians Get Caught in the Crossfire NYT &rt; World News Roughly 80 pieces of missiles have fallen on Palestinian communities since the start of the Israel-Iran confrontation on Friday, according to the Palestinian authorities.

Trump Will Not Sign G7 Statement on Iran and Israel, Official Says NYT &rt; World News A White House official said President Trump had decided not to sign onto a statement drafted for Group of 7 allies that urges restraint from both Israel and Iran, which have been trading attacks for days.

Owner of Dominican Republic Nightclub Where Roof Collapsed Knew About Structural Issues NYT &rt; World News The owners of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic where the roof collapsed killing 235 people face a maximum of just two years in prison.

Democrat Seeks to Limit Trump’s War Powers Amid Middle East Escalation NYT &rt; World News A resolution by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia would require congressional approval before U.S. troops could engage in hostilities against Iran. He said Americans don’t want another “forever war.”

Iranians Weigh Escaping Tehran as Israeli Strikes Continue NYT &rt; World News In a city under attack, residents encounter gas stations that are closing because there is no fuel, and disruptions to internet and phone service.

Ukraine Takes First Step Toward Carrying Out Minerals Deal With U.S. NYT &rt; World News The government is trying to show the Trump administration that it can deliver on the agreement.

Israel attacks Iran’s state television, live on the air. NYT &rt; World News

Business Lobbyists Scramble to Kill $100 Billion ‘Revenge Tax’ NYT &rt; World News Critics contend that the measure will scare off the foreign investment that President Trump wants to attract.

Turning a Page, Germans Try Celebrating Their Recent Veterans NYT &rt; World News In a changed world, Germany’s government is trying to recruit more soldiers. A first step? Getting citizens to appreciate their military again.