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Mexico’s Ex-Security Chief Sentenced to 38 Years for Cartel Bribery NYT » World News The stiff penalty was the potentially final step in the stunning downfall of the former official, Genaro García Luna, who has gone from the heights of power to imprisonment.

Thursday Briefing: Trump Threatens ‘the Enemy From Within’ NYT » World News Plus, the women of the world’s gnarliest mountain-bike competition.

Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show NYT » World News Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.

Trudeau Accuses Political Foes of Engaging in Foreign Interference NYT » World News Facing a revolt in his own party, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked both the Conservative opposition and India’s government, which he said had made “a horrific mistake” in the killing of a Sikh activist.

Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine NYT » World News President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.

Israeli Strike Hits Lebanese Municipal Building, Killing Mayor NYT » World News The strike, in the south of Lebanon, killed at least 16 people, Lebanese officials said. Israel, which also struck near Beirut, said it was targeting Hezbollah militants.

A Top Chess Player Is Disqualified After a Phone Is Found in a Bathroom Stall NYT » World News Kirill Shevchenko, a grandmaster who represents Romania, has been accused of getting assistance from a computer in the middle of games.

Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin Breath NYT » World News Scientists studying bottlenose dolphins found polyester and other plastics in the breath of every animal they tested.

Criminal Network Cashed In on Fake French Wine, the Europol Said NYT » World News A criminal network was accused of selling bottles of fake French wine for as much as 15,000 euros. It’s the latest in a growing criminal trend: wine fraud.

Italy Passes Law Banning People From Seeking Surrogacy Abroad NYT » World News The new law was pushed by the party of Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s conservative prime minister.

Thomas J. Donohue Dies at 86; Transformed Chamber of Commerce NYT » World News Under his 24-year leadership, the lobbying group developed enormous clout in Washington, but he broke with the Trump administration over immigration and the 2020 election.

Appointment of Thomas Tuchel, a German, Is Met With Pushback From England Soccer Fans NYT » World News The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.

In ‘Vladimir,’ a Russian Reporter’s Fight Is an Apt Election Season Tale NYT » World News The writer Erika Sheffer takes a big swing in a Manhattan Theater Club production examining “the point at which a society finds itself on the brink.”

Fuel Tanker Explosion Leaves at Least 90 Dead in Nigeria NYT » World News Residents of a nearby town came to scoop up the spilled gasoline, but then the tanker exploded, setting off an inferno — an echo of several similar disasters in recent years.

Israel Allows Some Aid Into Northern Gaza After U.S. Warning NYT » World News There was no official response from the Israeli government, a day after the United States threatened consequences if it didn’t let more relief into Gaza within 30 days.

Zelensky Pitches ‘Victory Plan’ in Ukraine’s Parliament NYT » World News The proposal would rely heavily on increased Western assistance. So far, it has drawn a lukewarm response from Ukraine’s allies.

Live Updates: Israel Strikes Near Beirut For First Time in Days NYT » World News The attacks, which also hit southern Lebanon, came after the United States expressed concerns about the bombardment of the Lebanese capital. Israel’s military said it had aimed at Hezbollah targets.

For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice NYT » World News Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.

Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley NYT » World News While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.

Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It? NYT » World News Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.