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How Will a Hamas Leader’s Killing Affect Gaza Cease-Fire Talks? NYT » World News Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran, was a key figure in Hamas’s cease-fire negotiations with Israel and his assassination makes the prospects for a deal even more unclear.

Drone Strike in Sudan Targets Army Leader in Failed Assassination Attempt, Military Says NYT » World News For 15 months, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has been leading a war for control of the country against his rival, Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan, the head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Venezuela’s Election Was Deeply Flawed. Here’s How. NYT » World News From voter intimidation to refusing to provide paper tallies to verify the result claimed by the government, the election was riddled with problems.

After Haniyeh’s Death, Who Are Hamas’s Most Prominent Leaders? NYT » World News Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Iran, was among the most senior members of Hamas’s leadership. Here is a look at others.

Alex Yee overcomes currents, heat and a big lead to pull of a dramatic comeback. NYT » World News Alex Yee overcame a big lead to pull of a dramatic comeback to win the men’s race.

Strikes in Iran and Lebanon Raise Risk of Escalation, but All-Out War Is Not Inevitable NYT » World News The scale of the reaction from Iran and its regional proxies to the attacks on two of Israel’s largest foes could determine whether the low-level regional battle tips into a full-scale conflict.

Iceland Warns of Volcanic Eruption ‘In the Coming Days’ NYT » World News The Icelandic Meteorological Office has warned of an eruption “in the coming days.”

UK Police Officers Injured in Far-Right Riot After Southport Stabbing NYT » World News A day after an attacker with a knife killed three girls in Southport, northwestern England, violence driven in part by disinformation erupted in the town.

Live Updates: A Top Hamas Leader Is Killed in Iran NYT » World News Hamas accused Israel of killing Ismail Haniyeh, who was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s new president, though there was no response from Israel. His death raised further fears of a wider war in the region.

Will the Assassination of a Hamas Leader Escalate the Risk of a Wider War? NYT » World News Qatar, a main mediator in the Gaza truce talks, said high-profile assassinations risk plunging the region deeper into chaos. But analysts say the warring parties have little appetite for a wider conflict.

India’s Deadly Landslides, Explained NYT » World News The death toll has risen to at least 126 in Kerala State after heavy rain sent huge mudslides through an area known as a tourist destination.

Thai Women Use Boxing to Punch Their Way Out of Poverty NYT » World News Boxing is a national passion in Thailand, offering a path to the Olympics and lucrative careers in a country with one of the world’s widest income divides.

Haniyeh’s Death Will Shake but Not Destroy Hamas, Analysts Say NYT » World News Hamas will need to scramble to replace Ismael Haniyeh following his killing in Tehran, analysts say, but the group has recovered from past assassinations of its political and military leaders.

Paris Olympics: Why Gymnast Kaylia Nemour Is Competing for Algeria, Not France NYT » World News A bitter fight with the French gymnastics federation threatened the Olympic hopes of Kaylia Nemour. Dual nationality offered a way out.

More Ukrainians Appear Open to a Peace Deal NYT » World News Most Ukrainians still oppose ceding any territory to Russia. But polls and recent remarks by the country’s leaders highlight a palpable shift in the conversation around peace talks.

Huw Edwards, Former BBC Anchor, Pleads Guilty to Making Indecent Images of Children NYT » World News Huw Edwards, who was one of the BBC’s top television anchors, admitted to offenses in a London court on Wednesday.

As Republicans Attack Harris on Immigration, Here’s What Her Record Shows NYT » World News Republicans blame Vice President Kamala Harris for the surge of migrants into the United States over the past several years. But a review of her involvement shows a more nuanced record.

Trump Says Venezuela Sends Criminals to the U.S. Here’s What to Know. NYT » World News The former president says Venezuela’s crime rate has plunged because it is expelling criminals. But there is little evidence supporting the claim.

Cruise Ship Ducks Are Traveling the World as Part of a Scavenger Hunt NYT » World News Scavenger hunts for rubber ducks hidden by cruise passengers have spawned a duck-loving community of “quackers.”

Iran Has Accused Israel of Assassinations on Its Soil Before NYT » World News Iran has blamed Israel for a series of targeted killings carried out within its borders.