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National Endowment for Democracy Sues Top Trump Aides Over Funding Freeze NYT » World News The nonprofit has enjoyed bipartisan support since its founding in the Reagan era, but it finds itself under pressure from the Trump administration.

France Open to Discussing Extension of Nuclear Deterrence, Macron Says NYT » World News In a televised address, President Emmanuel Macron warned that Europe needed to deal with a retreating America and a bellicose Russia.

Pakistan Needs Support Fighting Terrorism. A Happy Trump Could Help. NYT » World News The president’s praise of the Pakistani government for its role in capturing a “top terrorist” signaled a possible strengthening of counterterrorism ties.

Hundreds of Children Are Among the Rape Victims of Sudan’s War, U.N. Says NYT » World News A report issued by UNICEF investigators described horrific abuses, affecting children as young as 1 year old, in the civil war in Sudan.

Thursday Briefing: How Trump’s Aid Halt May Affect Ukraine NYT » World News Plus, the return of moviegoing in France.

Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month NYT » World News The president said he would pause a 25 percent tariff on cars coming from Canada and Mexico under a trade pact for one month, while other levies stay in place.

Far-Right Israeli Minister Visits Washington After Years of Being Shunned NYT » World News Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister, had drawn rebukes from the Biden administration for his opposition to a cease-fire in Gaza and his support for Jewish settlers in the West Bank.

South Africa’s Play to Ease Tensions With Trump: A New Trade Deal NYT » World News Lawmakers were warned that the United States is planning more punitive actions against the country. Officials hope a new trade deal will help repair the icy relations.

Trump’s Decision to Halt Aid to Ukraine Could Reorder the Battlefield NYT » World News Officials have suggested that the pause in weapons shipments and intelligence sharing could be relatively short-lived if Ukraine’s president bends to White House demands.

U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks Over Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say NYT » World News The talks marked a significant departure from previous negotiations involving the United States and Hamas, which the U.S. government has for decades designated as a terrorist group.

Trump Said the U.S. Will ‘Get’ Greenland. Greenlanders Aren’t Impressed. NYT » World News Or enthused by Mr. Trump’s promise that “we will make you rich.”

U.S., Hamas Hold Direct Talks Over Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say NYT » World News The talks marked a significant departure from previous negotiations involving the United States and Hamas, which the U.S. government has for decades designated as a terrorist group.

After Days of Coaching, Zelensky Seeks a Path to Trump’s Good Graces NYT » World News Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain and President Emmanuel Macron of France have been prodding and counseling Volodymyr Zelensky on how to deal with President Trump.

C.I.A. Director Says U.S. Has Paused Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine NYT » World News Trump administration officials say the halt in assistance is a warning to the Ukrainians of the consequences of not cooperating with the president.

Arab Plan for Gaza Leaves Thorny Issues Unanswered NYT » World News As Israel remains deadlocked with Hamas over key issues, Gaza’s future after the war ends appears no closer to a resolution.

‘We Have Given Him Everything’: Trump’s Tariffs Stun Mexico NYT » World News President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government made major concessions — and delivered results — to avert President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs. He imposed them anyway.

In the Trump Era, King Charles Has a New and Very Delicate Role to Play NYT » World News As he welcomed the leaders of Ukraine and Canada to his country estate this week, the king was sending a message to the world.

How Soon Could Ukraine’s Forces ‘Start to Buckle’ Without U.S. Weapons? NYT » World News It could be as little as four months, say analysts, as Europe scrambles to plug the hole in support left by President Trump’s suspension of military aid.

As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain NYT » World News An expert in the automotive industry says factories may shut down in days as costs skyrocket and President Trump disrupts decades of economic integration with steep tariffs.