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Israel’s Strike on Iran Highlights Its Ability to Evade Tehran’s Air Defenses NYT » World News The retaliatory attack damaged a defense system near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program.

Strike Was Meant to Show Iran that Israel Could Paralyze Its Defenses NYT » World News This attack used a fraction of the fire power Iran deployed last week when it launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel.

House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan NYT » World News After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus.

Explosion Damages Iraqi Military Base Used by Iran-backed Armed Group NYT » World News It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.

Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Kill at Least 10 Palestinians in Rafah NYT » World News For weeks, Palestinians have been bracing for a ground offensive on the southern Gaza city, where over 1 million residents have fled.

House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan NYT » World News After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus.

What Would $60 Billion in Ukraine War Aid Buy? NYT » World News What would $60 billion buy? Lots of air-defense missiles and artillery ammunition, according to the Pentagon.

Fears Over Iran Buoy Netanyahu at Home. For Now. NYT » World News Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, lost considerable support after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Tensions with Iran have helped him claw some of it back.

Israeli Weapon Damaged Iranian Air Defenses Without Being Detected, Officials Say NYT » World News The strike, two Western officials said, was calculated to deliver a message to Iran that Israel could bypass Iran’s defense systems undetected and paralyze them.

Takeaways From Our Chinese Swimming Investigation NYT » World News A doping case involving Olympic swimmers has left unanswered questions and raised new concerns about the actions of a global antidoping regulator.

Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups NYT » World News For those past the age of a parental tuck-in, audiobooks might provide a soothing analogue.

House Set to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan NYT » World News After clearing a critical hurdle on Friday, the pieces of the $95 billion package was expected to pass in a series of votes, putting the legislation on track for enactment after a tortured journey through Congress.

A Bill to Limit Canada’s Trade Negotiators on Farm Goods Edges Nearer to Law NYT » World News The measure from a member of the Bloc Québécois would ban changes to the supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs.

Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold NYT » World News The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.

Why the War in Myanmar Matters NYT » World News A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.

Do Tanks Have a Place in 21st-Century Warfare? NYT » World News As explosive drones gain battlefield prominence, even the mighty U.S. Abrams tank is increasingly vulnerable.

The Crookie Delights Paris NYT » World News Stéphane Louvard married one of his signature croissants with a chocolate chip cookie to come up with the “crookie.” After a slow start, his creation took off after it became a TikTok phenomenon.

Myanmar’s Rebels See Possibility of Victory NYT » World News Rebel fighters have handed Myanmar’s army defeat after defeat, for the first time raising the possibility that the military junta could be at risk of collapse.

Israel Strikes an Iranian Military Base, but Damage Appears Limited NYT » World News The drone attack may have been launched from inside Iran, once again demonstrating Israel’s ability to carry out clandestine operations there.

U.S. Military to Withdraw Troops From Niger NYT » World News The status of a $110 million air base in the desert remains unclear as the West African country deepens its ties with Russia.