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Russia Said It Repelled a Large Ukrainian Drone Attack as Offensive Advances NYT » World News The attack came as Kyiv presses on with a cross-border offensive into western Russia that has rattled the Kremlin.

‘Keyboard Warriors’ Who Stoked UK Riots Test the Limits of Free Speech NYT » World News As hundreds of people appear in court for their role in recent anti-immigrant riots in Britain, several are accused of fueling disorder through online posts, raising questions about the limits of free speech.

Russia Said It Repelled a Large Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow NYT » World News The attack came as Kyiv presses on with a cross-border offensive into western Russia that has rattled the Kremlin.

Gunman Kills 3 People at School in Bosnia NYT » World News The attacker, a school employee, used a “military weapon, an automatic rifle” before then attempting to kill himself, a police spokesman said.

Bus of Pilgrims From Pakistan Crashes in Iran, Killing at Least 28 NYT » World News Iranian state media reported that the passengers were traveling to the Iraqi city of Karbala for Arbaeen, a Shiite Muslim holiday.

Middle East Crisis: Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Strikes Amid Fears of Escalation NYT » World News The Israeli military said it had hit weapons facilities, prompting Hezbollah to target an Israeli base, as tit-for-tat strikes continued across the Lebanese border.

Thailand Reports Mpox Case in Traveler Who Arrived From Africa NYT » World News Officials are testing if the patient has the new version of the virus. If confirmed, it would be Thailand’s first case involving Clade Ib mpox.

They Spouted Hate Online. Then They Were Arrested. NYT » World News As hundreds of people appear in court for their role in recent anti-immigrant riots in Britain, several are accused of fueling disorder through online posts, raising questions about the limits of free speech.

China’s ‘Road Trip Auntie’ Is Ready for a New Milestone: Divorce NYT » World News Su Min became an internet sensation for leaving behind an abusive husband to drive across China alone. Now she’s ending the marriage, but there will be a price.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News The second night of the Democratic National Convention.

They Spouted Hate Online. Then They Were Arrested. NYT » World News As hundreds of people appear in court for their role in recent anti-immigrant riots in Britain, several are accused of fueling disorder through online posts, raising questions about the limits of free speech.

A Standoff at Libya’s Central Bank Shows Cracks in Country’s Political Stability NYT » World News The country has settled into a tense east-west divide, but turmoil around the central bank, which handles Libya’s oil riches, has worsened a fraying, fragile political setup.

Russia Seeks to Turn Humbling Incursion Into Military Gains NYT » World News Two weeks after Ukraine launched its surprise attack, Russian forces have recovered from the initial shock and are now trying to exploit the expansion of the war to their battlefield advantage.

Iranian Military Official Hints Strike on Israel May Be Delayed NYT » World News The comments from an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps leader suggested that a widely feared regional conflict might be averted, at least for the moment.

Waterspout Was Seen When the Bayesian Yacht Sank in Sicily. What Is It? NYT » World News Witnesses reported seeing the tornado-like phenomenon hit the Bayesian, a sailing yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.

U.S. Push for Gaza Cease-Fire Falls Short on Key Points, Officials Say NYT » World News Israeli and Hamas officials have downplayed the idea that a deal could be imminent, saying that mediators’ efforts have not resolved major disputes.

Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Weapons Strategy Focusing on China NYT » World News In a classified document approved in March, the president ordered U.S. forces to prepare for possible coordinated nuclear confrontations with Russia, China and North Korea.

Wednesday Briefing: The U.S.’s Secret Nuclear Strategy NYT » World News Plus, Ukraine’s women take over the work force.

Ukrainian Lawmakers Pass Bill Aiming to Ban Russian-Aligned Church NYT » World News The measure, which awaits President Volodymyr Zelensky’s signature, would further a long, post-Soviet split between two of the world’s largest Orthodox communities.

Divers Search Bayesian for Mike Lynch and 5 Others Lost in Sicily Yacht Sinking NYT » World News The body of the vessel’s cook was recovered while divers searched the hull of the Bayesian for passengers, including the British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch.