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Ukraine Says Russian Strike on Military Base Killed 12 Soldiers NYT &rt; World News In a rare statement acknowledging casualties within its ranks, the Ukrainian military also said that 60 other soldiers were wounded.

More Than 20 Killed Near Aid Distribution Site in Gaza, Palestinian Health Officials Say NYT &rt; World News It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the attack. The Israeli military denied any of its fire had harmed people within the site.

For Indian Students, Dreams of America Are Suddenly in Doubt NYT &rt; World News Nobody knows what the halt on visa interviews means and how long it will last. The uncertainty has upended thousands of carefully made plans.

Jubilant PSG Fans Cause Chaos in France NYT &rt; World News Police arrested hundreds of people overnight after Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrated a Champions League victory.

Why Mexico’s Judicial Election is a Controversial Experiment NYT &rt; World News On June 1, Mexico will become the only country in the world to elect all of its judges and magistrates. Emiliano Rodriguez Mega, a New York Times reporter based in Mexico City, breaks down why this new approach is so controversial.

Hudson’s Bay Stores to Close in Canada NYT &rt; World News Bargain hunters picked over what was left at the Hudson’s Bay Company’s remaining stores, part of a vast empire that was North America’s oldest corporation.

Will Voting for Judges Help or Hurt Mexico’s Democracy? NYT &rt; World News Sunday’s judicial elections could remove an important counterweight to powerful elected leaders.

Train Derails in Western Russia After Bridge Collapse, Killing at Least 7 NYT &rt; World News A few hours later there was a report of another bridge collapse, also in western Russia, involving a freight train.

The U.S. Right Loathes the E.U. How Are They Going to Negotiate Trade? NYT &rt; World News The Trump administration and the European Union are fast-tracking discussions toward a trade deal, but America’s right sometimes treats the bloc as more foe than friend.

​South Korea’s Election Likely to Reset Ties With China NYT &rt; World News Both of the main candidates support the alliance with the United States, but the front-runner favors diplomacy with North Korea and China to improve strained relations.

Hamburg Hospital Fire Kills at Least 3 NYT &rt; World News The local news media reported that dozens of others were injured in the overnight fire at the Marien Hospital. The cause was not immediately clear.

What to Know About Poland’s Presidential Runoff Election and Trump’s Involvement NYT &rt; World News Here’s what to know about Poland’s presidential runoff, which sets up a showdown between the governing party and resurgent nationalists.

Muhammad Sinwar, a Top Military Leader of Hamas, Is Dead, Israel Says NYT &rt; World News He was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader killed by Israel last year. Hamas did not immediately respond to the claim of his death.

What to Know About Canada’s Wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan NYT &rt; World News Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota are already seeing air quality deteriorate because of smoke from the fires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Iran Has Ramped Up Uranium Enrichment While Continuing Nuclear Talks NYT &rt; World News Tehran now has the capability to produce bomb-grade fuel for roughly 10 weapons, according to a confidential United Nations report.

Hamas Responds to U.S. Cease-Fire Proposal for Gaza NYT &rt; World News The group did not say whether it had accepted or rejected the deal to halt fighting for at least two months and ensure the release of some of the remaining hostages.

Gay-Themed Forum Is Canceled in Malaysia NYT &rt; World News The public criticism from the government and online attacks that prompted its organizers to back down are the latest examples of the increasing influence of religious conservatism.

Israel Bars Arab Foreign Ministers From High-Level West Bank Visit NYT &rt; World News The trip had been planned for Sunday ahead of a June conference, backed by France and Saudi Arabia, to urge the creation of a Palestinian state.

Gay-Themed Forum Is Canceled in Malaysia NYT &rt; World News The public criticism from the government and online attacks that prompted its organizers to back down are the latest examples of the increasing influence of religious conservatism.

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