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With Trump’s Help, Scandal-Ridden Brazilian Meatpacker JBS Makes a Comeback NYT &rt; World News JBS, a giant Brazilian firm once fined billions for bribery, is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Some credit President Trump’s era of deal-making for the company’s success.

With Bezos Wedding, Venice Braces for Love in the Time of Tech Billionaires NYT &rt; World News The celebration of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez has divided a city that centuries ago set the standard for opulence.

China Tightens Controls on Fentanyl but Calls It a U.S. Problem NYT &rt; World News Two chemicals used to make the powerful opioid will be more strictly regulated, but an official said it was “the United States’ responsibility to solve the issue.”

Wednesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News An Iran-Israel truce takes hold.

The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons NYT &rt; World News Will America’s pre-emptive strike discourage other countries from pursuing a weapon — or just the opposite?

Intel Report on Iran Upends Victory Lap Trump Was Hoping for at NATO NYT &rt; World News President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.

In Vermont, a Soccer Team That Plays for the Planet NYT &rt; World News The Vermont Green Football Club champions environmental work and draws sold-out crowds, with the help of free ice cream.

Wednesday Briefing: New Details About U.S. Strikes on Iran NYT &rt; World News Plus, Australia’s “Flying Padres”

Iran’s president casts the cease-fire as a victory and floats the prospect of nuclear talks. NYT &rt; World News President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran in Tehran on Sunday.

Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Takes Hold After Trump Rebuke NYT &rt; World News The truce went into effect after pressure from President Trump and Qatar. Israel said its forces were now shifting their attention back to Gaza.

Timeline: Did Iran or Israel Violate the Cease-Fire With Strikes? NYT &rt; World News The period after President Trump announced the cease-fire was muddied by time zone differences, unclear wording in statements and continuing strikes.

How Iran Became Isolated NYT &rt; World News Christina Goldbaum, a New York Times reporter, and Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer on the international desk, discuss how the power dynamics in the Middle East could change as Iran has become more isolated.

Toronto Sees Record Temperatures as Extreme Heat Settles Over Canada NYT &rt; World News Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”

White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes NYT &rt; World News Democrats reacted with outrage after the Trump administration, which has yet to consult with Congress on its strikes against Iran, delayed a planned briefing with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

15-Hour Qantas Flight Takes Passengers From Perth to Perth Amid Mideast Closures NYT &rt; World News Flights on Monday and Tuesday were delayed and diverted because of temporary air space closures in the region.

The Middle East tries to untangle travel after attacks and airspace closures. NYT &rt; World News Nearly half of all Qatar Airways flights were canceled on Tuesday, causing headaches and confusion around the world.

London Police Appeal for Help in the Theft of a $200,000 Violin NYT &rt; World News British police are asking for assistance in identifying the suspect in the theft of a 285-year-old violin, which was snatched while a musician was in a pub.

How Netanyahu’s Move Against Iran Gives Him Room to Maneuver on Gaza NYT &rt; World News Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has avoided a truce in Gaza. Boosted by his Iran campaign, he can negotiate from strength.

Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire NYT &rt; World News The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.

Two Brown Bears Broke Out of Their Pen. Then They Ransacked the Honey Stash. NYT &rt; World News Mish and Lucy, 5-year-old siblings, escaped their enclosure at a wildlife sanctuary in Devon, England. Only honey was in danger.