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The UK Faces a Dilemma: Cozy Up to Trump or Reconnect With Europe? NYT » World News A Trump administration may force Prime Minister Keir Starmer to choose between his country’s most powerful ally and its biggest trading partner.

West Bank Settlement Supporters Have Big Hopes for Trump’s Presidency NYT » World News As Donald J. Trump nominates staunch supporters of Israel to key positions, advocacy groups are taking aim at the departing administration's policies.

6 Airports in Northern Haiti Are Reopened to U.S. Flights NYT » World News The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it was allowing air traffic to resume at half a dozen airports in Haiti, but the country’s main flight hub in the capital would remain off limits.

International Criminal Court Seeks Netanyahu’s Arrest Over Gaza War NYT » World News The court accused Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister of having “intentionally and knowingly deprived” Gaza’s population of food, water, fuel and medicine.

Netanyahu Sought by International Criminal Court Over Gaza War NYT » World News The court accused Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister of having “intentionally and knowingly deprived” Gaza’s population of food, water, fuel and medicine.

Friday Briefing: Gaetz Ends Bid for Attorney General NYT » World News Plus, bathing in crude oil.

Mali’s Junta Replaces Civilian Prime Minister With One of Its Own NYT » World News The prime minister had been fired for criticizing the country’s junta.

Netanyahu Aide Is Indicted Over Leaked Document on Hamas NYT » World News One of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s advisers is accused of leaking a top-secret document to a German tabloid in an attempt to influence public sentiment on hostage negotiations.

U.N. Watchdog Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program Secrecy NYT » World News The action could lead to sanctions against Tehran, which has barred international monitoring of its accelerated uranium enrichment efforts.

Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’ NYT » World News But the man, Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning home, officials said.

Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup NYT » World News Former President Jair Bolsonaro could face criminal charges over accusations that he was involved in plans to stage a coup after losing the 2022 elections.

Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options NYT » World News One question is whether the new administration and Europe will provide security guarantees to prevent Russia from taking more territory.

Why Some Countries, Including the U.S., Won’t Join the I.C.C. NYT » World News More than 120 countries are members of the court. The United States, China, India, Russia and Israel are not.

Captain Tom’s Daughter Profited From the Charity in His Name NYT » World News The family of Captain Tom Moore, who raised $50 million for Britain’s health service during the pandemic, has been criticized for ‘serious and repeated’ misconduct by an official inquiry.

Spain Looks to Grant Residency to Nearly 1 Million Migrants NYT » World News The government said new rules could give legal status — and work permits — to about 300,000 people a year over the next three years to address gaps in the labor market.

Netanyahu, Wanted by a Landmark Warrant, Now Faces a Smaller World NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has allies among the members of the International Criminal Court. But he will have to plan his travel more carefully than before.

At Least 38 Killed as Gunmen Ambush Shiite Convoys in Pakistan NYT » World News The attack was one of the deadliest in months of violence between Sunnis and Shiites in the Kurram region.

Why the ICC Issued Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders NYT » World News The International Criminal Court said there were grounds to hold two Israeli leaders responsible for the crisis in Gaza, and a Hamas military leader for crimes against humanity.

U.S. Defense Firms Are Warned About Russia’s Sabotage Campaign NYT » World News A new warning urges defense companies to increase security and to be on the lookout for surveillance and signs of trespassing.

Who Has the ICC Charged With War Crimes? NYT » World News The short list includes Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the deposed president of Sudan, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.