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Middle East Crisis: Turkey Severs Trade With Israel, Citing Conditions in Gaza NYT » World News The suspension will last until “uninterrupted and adequate” aid is allowed into the territory, Turkey said.

Weapons in U.S. Aid Bill Can’t Come Fast Enough for Ukraine NYT » World News President Biden and Ukraine’s allies have invoked a sense of urgency over weapon deliveries. But there are logistical hurdles, and Ukraine has little time to lose.

The Premier League Title Race the Whole World Is Watching NYT » World News A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along.

Israeli Officials Weigh Sharing Power With Arab States in Postwar Gaza NYT » World News Though likely to displease both Israel’s right wing and many Arab states, it signals that Israel is thinking about the future, and could inform future talks.

In Taiwan, an Ancient Deity Draws Young Soul-Searchers NYT » World News On an island whose religious diversity is part of its democratic identity, many of the faithful participating in a pilgrimage for Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, were in their 20s and teens.

Haiti’s Police Force Is ‘Begging for Help’ Against Ruthless Gangs NYT » World News The United States is rushing support to Haiti’s depleted police force, which is awaiting international help as it tries to restore order and quell violence.

Some NASA Satellites Will Soon Stop Sending Data Back to Earth NYT » World News Three long-running satellites will soon be switched off, forcing scientists to figure out how to adjust their views of our changing planet.

Thousands Believe Covid Vaccines Harmed Them. Is Anyone Listening? NYT » World News All vaccines have at least occasional side effects. But people who say they were injured by Covid vaccines believe their cases have been ignored.

The Premier League Title Race the Whole World Is Watching NYT » World News A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along.

U.K. Conservatives Suffer Sharp Setbacks in Early Results of Local Elections NYT » World News The governing Conservative Party trails badly in national opinion polls. The municipal races offer a clue to its fate in an upcoming general election.

‘Dead Poets Society’ Has Some Distinctly Australian Relevance NYT » World News Brought to life by the Australian director Peter Weir, the movie’s conflict reflects a collective cultural trait his fellow citizens can relate to.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News Hamas considers a cease-fire.

Rebuilding All Destroyed Gaza Homes Could Take 80 Years, U.N. Report Says NYT » World News The projection didn’t take into account the time it would take to repair the homes that were damaged but not destroyed.

Friday Briefing: Hamas Considers Israel’s Proposal NYT » World News Also, the U.S. accused Russia of using chemical weapons.

Hopes rise among relatives of hostages as signs of progress in talks are reported. NYT » World News Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages since the Oct. 7 attacks blocking Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday.

Hamas Studies a Gaza Cease-Fire Offer From Israel, and Hints at Progress NYT » World News Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas’ political wing, said the group was reviewing the latest proposal in a “positive spirit,” and would send representatives to Cairo to continue negotiations.

Court Says Italy Is Rightful Owner of Bronze Held by Getty Museum NYT » World News The European Court of Human Rights has found that Italy’s claims to a contested Greek statue are legitimate. But the museum says its continued possession is appropriate and lawful.

Biden Calls Japan and India ‘Xenophobic’ in Defending U.S. Immigration NYT » World News President Biden also referred to Russia and China, saying they “don’t want immigrants.” A spokesman said the president was trying to make a comment about America’s immigrant “DNA,” not insult other countries.

Torrential Rain in Brazil Kills at Least 13, With More Missing NYT » World News Four days of pounding rain have inundated many parts of a southern state, cutting off towns and leaving people trapped as they await rescue by helicopters.

John Swinney Looks Likely to Be Scotland’s Next First Minister NYT » World News Amid a political crisis, John Swinney, who led the Scottish National Party two decades ago, is in line to become Scotland’s first minister.