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Protesters in Niger Call for U.S. Military Exit NYT » World News Trainers and equipment from Russia landed in the West African nation this week, putting the continued presence of 1,000 U.S. military personnel there in doubt.

Iran Seizes Israel-Linked Container Ship NYT » World News Directly and through proxy groups like the Houthis in Yemen, Iran has been disrupting commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf for years.

For Many Western Allies, Sending Weapons to Israel Gets Dicey NYT » World News As civilian casualties in Gaza spiral, some nations are suspending sales amid accusations of abetting genocide and war crimes.

As ‘Sex and the City’ Ages, Some Find the Cosmo Glass Half-Empty NYT » World News As the show became more widely available on Netflix, younger viewers have watched it with a critical eye. But its longtime millennial and Gen X fans can’t quit.

Mall Attack Was Australia’s Worst Mass Violence in Years NYT » World News Saturday’s stabbing attack in Sydney horrified a country not used to such acts.

Cable Car Accident in Antalya, Turkey, Drops Passengers Onto Mountain NYT » World News Scores of people were stranded, some for as long as 19 hours, after an accident on a rocky hillside above the city of Antalya.

Witnesses to Sydney Mall Stabbing Describe Harrowing Scenes NYT » World News People who were present at the scene told of sheltering in place or giving first aid to victims of a man who ran at people with a knife.

The Gen Z Crossword Era NYT » World News Solving a crossword puzzle today feels more like a spirited conversation with modern culture.

Bondi Junction, Site of Sydney Stabbing Attack, Is a Busy Hub NYT » World News As well as a major mall, the area contains cafes and yoga studios. It’s a gateway from central Sydney, Australia, to eastern suburbs and several popular beaches.

Live Updates: At Least 6 Killed in Stabbing at Mall in Australia NYT » World News The attacker was shot and killed by a lone police officer who was directed into the mall by people fleeing the scene at Bondi Junction, a major commercial area in eastern Sydney.

Why a Liberal Premier Wants to Pause a Carbon Tax Increase NYT » World News Andrew Furey, Canada’s only Liberal premier, recently asked the Liberal federal government to suspend the scheduled increases.

In Bogotá, Cyclists Fear Becoming Crime Victims NYT » World News In Bogotá, a city with more than 1.1 million bicycles and a strong riding culture, a number of high-profile crimes have rattled cyclists.

Ukraine’s Draft Dodgers Run, and Swim, to Avoid the War NYT » World News With Russia seizing the initiative on the battlefield in recent months, Ukraine’s ability to defend itself hinges on replenishing its arsenal of weaponry and mobilizing troops.

Sydney Police Say One Person Shot, Several Stabbed at Mall NYT » World News Police evacuated the mall at a busy Bondi Junction, a major commercial area in eastern Sydney, on Saturday afternoon.

China’s ‘Special Place’ in Modi’s Heart Is Now a Thorn in His Side NYT » World News As Narendra Modi seeks a third term as prime minister, India’s rupture with China looms over a pillar of his campaign: making his country a major power.

A Perpetual Bridesmaid Gets the Crown, and Germany (Mostly) Likes the Look NYT » World News Bayer Leverkusen can win its first Bundesliga title this weekend. For its rivals, the real joy comes in seeing Bayern Munich lose it.

New Zealanders Are Crazy for This Fruit. It’s Not the Kiwi. NYT » World News Like the kiwi fruit, the feijoa, or pineapple guava, is not native to the island nation, but it has become something of a national obsession.

‘Climate-Controlled’ Sausage? Courts Crack Down on ‘Greenwashing’ NYT » World News From airlines to pork sellers, corporate brands face legal and regulatory challenges for misleading the public with lofty climate claims.

Haiti Sets Up Transitional Council, Clearing Way for an Acting Leader NYT » World News A governing council was finalized after a month of negotiations. It is tasked with restoring law and order by appointing an acting prime minister.

Iran Likely Will Strike Israel, Not U.S. Forces, U.S. and Iranian Officials Say NYT » World News Retaliation by Iran is expected on Israeli soil in the next few days, but officials say Iran does not want to draw the United States deeper into the conflict.