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Trump’s Warming Toward Syria Complicates Israel's Military Strategy NYT &rt; World News Since Mr. Trump’s embrace of the new Syrian leader, Israeli airstrikes on the country have subsided.

In the Shadow of a Tainted Election Steal, Maduro Asks Venezuelans to Vote Again NYT &rt; World News Some in the opposition say the only way to protest is to abstain. Others say doing so will let the government “say they won without resistance.”

Russia Bombards Ukraine With One of Largest Air Assaults of the War NYT &rt; World News The attack involved nearly 370 missiles and drones, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. At least 12 people were killed.

Venezuela Is Holding an Election in Essequibo, a Region of Neighboring Guyana NYT &rt; World News In Sunday’s election, President Nicolás Maduro has called to elect a governor of Essequibo — a region that actually belongs to neighboring Guyana.

North Korea Arrests 3 Over Failed Ship Launch That Angered Kim Jong-un NYT &rt; World News Three shipyard officials were arrested, including the chief engineer, state media said. The North Korean leader was watching as the launch of a navy destroyer went wrong.

Qatari Push to Dominate Another Sport, Table Tennis, Draws Scrutiny NYT &rt; World News A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained and interrogated in Doha.

Inside a Trump Family Project in Vietnam NYT &rt; World News As President Trump blurs the lines between politics and business — and threatens steep tariffs on trade partners — governments feel compelled to favor Trump-related projects. Damien Cave, Vietnam bureau chief for The New York Times, and Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer on the international desk, discuss how this dynamic has played out in Vietnam, at the groundbreaking of a fast-tracked $1.5 billion Trump golf complex.

Why Vietnam Ignored Its Own Laws to Fast-Track a Trump Family Golf Complex NYT &rt; World News As President Trump blurs the lines between politics and business — and threatens steep tariffs on trade partners — governments feel compelled to favor Trump-related projects.

The Israeli Connections to a New Gaza Aid Plan Promoted as Independent NYT &rt; World News Foreign contractors are set to carry out a contentious new food aid system in Gaza, displacing experienced aid agencies like the United Nations. It was conceived and largely developed by Israelis as a way to undermine Hamas.

Hamburg, Germany Stabbing Victims in Stable Condition, Police Say NYT &rt; World News The police said they believed the violence, which injured 18 people during Friday’s evening rush hour, was not politically motivated.

Power Outage Hits Cannes Area During Film Festival NYT &rt; World News Organizers said that the festival quickly switched over to backup power and that its closing ceremony on Saturday would not be disrupted. The cause of the outage was not immediately clear.

Working Out NYT &rt; World News Reorganizing your week just might make it possible to reorient your relationship with time.

Canada’s Central Banker on Economic Turmoil and Diversifying Trade NYT &rt; World News We spoke with Tiff Macklem, the governor of the Bank of Canada, after a meeting of top economic policymakers in Alberta.

In the Midst of War, a Tale of Hot Dogs NYT &rt; World News Nathan’s Famous has found a foothold in Ukraine, a hot dog-loving country.

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Air Assaults Amid Major Prisoner Swap NYT &rt; World News The hourslong raids, involving hundreds of drones, were a reminder that any diplomatic resolution to the conflict remains far off.

How an Iconic Blouse Became the Center of a Political Tussle in Romania NYT &rt; World News Nationalists in Romania have adopted an item of clothing traditionally worn by villagers, particularly women. Liberals say it’s an appropriation of a cultural identity that belongs to everyone.

Hong Kong’s Famous Bamboo Scaffolding Hangs On (for Now) NYT &rt; World News Metal has begun to replace this distinctive latticework, which is seen on towers across the city. Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo master, takes pride in the ancient craft.

Europe’s Been Negotiating by the Book, but Trump’s Tearing It Up NYT &rt; World News The Trump administration sees tariff talks as a chance to pressure a rival into concessions. E.U. officials have acted as though they were dealing with an ally.

Teachers Protest in Mexico City Shuts Down Airport NYT &rt; World News Flights were briefly halted, delaying travel for thousands, as security forces swarmed into passenger terminals in an effort to assert order.

Trump Orders Faster Build-Out of Nuclear Power Plants NYT &rt; World News Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation’s nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors.