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Thursday Briefing: An Attack in New Orleans NYT » World News Plus, fitness goals beyond weight loss.

Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe? NYT » World News And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?

Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common NYT » World News A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people.

Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common NYT » World News A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people.

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks NYT » World News In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

Ivory Coast Says French Forces Will Withdraw NYT » World News The troops are expected to leave this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.

Deadly Strike Hits Northern Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say NYT » World News Several people were killed in an attack on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military did not immediately comment.

Tensions Escalate After Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan With Airstrikes NYT » World News Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent.

At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause NYT » World News Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark?

Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding. NYT » World News ​The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.

Russia Suspends Flow of Natural Gas to Europe Through Ukraine NYT » World News The Russian energy giant Gazprom announced the move early Wednesday. Ukraine had refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Here’s what you need to know.

A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target NYT » World News A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”

Holiday Briefing: Welcome to 2025 NYT » World News Plus, you shared the New Year’s resolutions that stuck.

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39 NYT » World News Ms. Masilo, a South African dancer and choreographer, was known as a fearless creative who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”

Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges NYT » World News Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home.

Germany’s Chancellor Scholz Takes a Jab at Musk in New Year’s Eve Address NYT » World News Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual New Year’s Eve address.

New Year’s Eve: Photos of Celebrations Around the World NYT » World News See how people across the globe celebrated.

Under a Highway in Rio, a Dance Style Charms a New Generation NYT » World News On Rio de Janeiro’s fringes, partygoers have been dancing “charme” to the sounds of R&B for decades. Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.

How a Doping Feud Almost Cost Salt Lake City the 2034 Olympics NYT » World News A Justice Department investigation into whether antidoping authorities covered up positive tests for elite Chinese swimmers set off a power play to kill the inquiry.