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Live Updates: South Korea’s Opposition Leader Likely to Be Next President, Exit Poll Shows NYT &rt; World News The campaign of Lee Jae-myung, a center-left candidate, rode a wave of anger against Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted for imposing martial law.

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Former Prime Minister, Pushes Kindness in New Book NYT &rt; World News The former prime minister, who led New Zealand through the pandemic, has published a memoir arguing for more empathy in politics.

Ukraine’s Drone Strike on Russia Aims to Change Putin’s Calculus NYT &rt; World News Kyiv’s attack on the country’s bomber fleet appeared designed to show Russia’s leader that continuing the war carries big risks for Moscow.

Ukraine Says It Strikes Crimea Bridge NYT &rt; World News It would be the third time Ukraine had struck the bridge. The claim comes two days after one of the country’s most ambitious operations of the war, deep inside Russia.

Macron and Meloni Meet, Searching for Unity in a World of Conflict NYT &rt; World News President Emmanuel Macron of France and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy have regularly sniped, but they are meeting in Rome in pursuit of common goals.

Geert Wilders Withdraws Party from Dutch Governing Coalition NYT &rt; World News Geert Wilders said the decision was made because the four-party coalition government had not furthered his plans for the Netherlands’ “strictest migration policy ever.”

Michael Boren Built an Airstrip on Protected Land. Now He Might Lead the Forest Service. NYT &rt; World News Michael Boren, nominated by President Trump, is accused of threatening trail workers with a helicopter, building an airstrip without a permit and putting a cabin on federal property.

How a 3D-Printed Rifle Ended Up in the Middle of the Baltic Sea NYT &rt; World News A remote island chain offers an example of how firearms technology nurtured in the United States spreads among enthusiasts.

The removal of a ‘political overhang’ could lead to a market rally, analysts say. NYT &rt; World News

At Least 27 Killed After Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site NYT &rt; World News The Israeli military said its troops began shooting after people strayed from a designated route toward a food distribution site. It was the latest deadly incident involving a contentious new aid system.

Here are the latest developments. NYT &rt; World News

Young South Korean voters are disenchanted with their election choices. NYT &rt; World News Some of the same young people who demonstrated after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law said they were disappointed by their choices in Tuesday’s election.

South Korea Presidential Election 2025: What to Know NYT &rt; World News The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world.

Ukraine Shows It Can Still Flip the Script on How Wars Are Waged NYT &rt; World News The attack demonstrated Ukraine’s ability to use relatively cheap drones to take out expensive aircraft and to strike sites far from its borders.

Tuesday Briefing: South Korea Votes NYT &rt; World News Plus, box office success for “Lilo & Stitch.”

Low Turnout in Mexico’s Judicial Election Fuels Legitimacy Concerns NYT &rt; World News Nearly 90 percent of voters did not cast ballots on Sunday, one of the lowest turnouts in any federal election since Mexico became a democracy.

Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover NYT &rt; World News Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.

South Koreans Begin Voting to Elect a New President NYT &rt; World News The election is a big step toward stabilizing the country. But daunting challenges at home and from abroad await the new leader.

Ukraine’s Drone Attack Deep Inside Russia: What to Know NYT &rt; World News The strike set several aircraft on fire, video showed, and dealt a symbolic blow to Moscow’s relentless bombing campaign.

German Border Police Barred From Rejecting Asylum Seekers Arriving From E.U. Nations Without Review NYT &rt; World News A Berlin court ruled that officials must investigate the claims of those arriving from neighboring E.U. countries, dealing a blow to the government’s attempt to reduce land migration.