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How a Pro-Palestinian Group Got Banned in Britain NYT &rt; World News Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group known for its direct action, was banned as a terrorism group under British law. The decision followed a break-in by the group at Britain’s largest air base, causing a political scandal. Lizzie Dearden, a security reporter, explains how this has large stakes for the legacy of direct action in protest movements in Britain.

Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War NYT &rt; World News The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.

Thursday Briefing: Trump Threatens to Double India’s Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Also, a possible Russia-Ukraine-U.S. summit

Huckabee Says U.S.-Backed Aid Sites in Gaza Will ‘Scale Up’ NYT &rt; World News The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will soon operate 16 distribution sites instead of four, said Mike Huckabee, the United States ambassador to Israel.

Trump’s Tariff Gamble Puts America’s Ties With India at Risk NYT &rt; World News As the president pursues his goals on Russia and trade, America’s relationship with an important partner in Asia could end up as collateral damage.

On the Hunt for Spies, Iran Executes a Nuclear Scientist NYT &rt; World News After the war with Israel, Iranian authorities have swept up hundreds of people deemed suspected infiltrators. But the arrest and hanging of the nuclear scientist Roozbeh Vadi was a rare move.

Charleston’s Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Giants Is Dismissed NYT &rt; World News The legal claim, one of a raft of lawsuits across the country, had accused companies of a yearslong disinformation campaign about climate change.

New Zealand Air Force Mounts Dangerous Rescue Mission in Antarctica NYT &rt; World News Three staff members from the National Science Foundation were evacuated from a U.S. research base after a medical emergency. The mission is one of the most challenging for the air force.

Thursday Briefing: Trump Threatens to Double India’s Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Also, a possible Russia-Ukraine-U.S. summit.

California Wildfire Season Starting Earlier Because of Climate Change, Study Finds NYT &rt; World News Summertime fire activity is creeping into spring, and the balmier climate is a major driver, scientists said.

Rains and Broken Roads Complicate Flood Rescue in Indian Himalayas NYT &rt; World News About 190 people have been rescued so far, officials said, but they warned that the death toll could rise.

Helicopter Crash Kills Ghana Defense and Environment Ministers NYT &rt; World News The helicopter had taken off from Accra, the capital, en route to a mining conference when it went “off the radar,” the armed forces said.

Trump Tells European Leaders He Intends to Meet With Putin and Zelensky NYT &rt; World News President Trump has been stymied for months in his efforts to find a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, after more than three years of war.

India Digs In After Trump Doubles Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Facing a 50 percent tariff as a penalty for buying Russian oil, India says it is “unfortunate” that it is being punished for acting in its national interest.

Prince Harry Cleared of Bullying Accusations at Charity He Co-founded NYT &rt; World News The British regulator found no evidence to support the claims made by the charity’s chair, but it criticized all sides for letting the fight play out publicly.

Man Who Lit Cigarette From Eternal Flame in Paris Is Arrested NYT &rt; World News A video showing the man casually walking across the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe set off outrage in France.

Despite Opposition, Netanyahu’s Cabinet to Discuss Gaza Military Push NYT &rt; World News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with his cabinet on Thursday as the families of the hostages warn that moving into new areas could endanger the captives.

Italy Approves Project to Link Sicily to the Mainland by Bridge NYT &rt; World News The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the economy of the region, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.

Alec Luhn, Missing American Hiker, Is Found Alive in Norway NYT &rt; World News Rescue workers found Mr. Luhn, a journalist who had not been heard from for days after setting off alone in a Norwegian national park.

Statue of French General Accused of Torture Divides His Hometown NYT &rt; World News An effort to have a statue of Marcel Bigeard removed has reignited the debate over how the colonial past should be remembered.