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Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know NYT &rt; World News Kyiv and Moscow have had separate discussions with Washington about a temporary pause on strikes on energy sites and a cease-fire in the Black Sea.

As Trump’s Policies Worry Scientists, France and Others Put Out a Welcome Mat NYT &rt; World News European universities have begun recruiting researchers who lost their jobs in the administration’s cost-cutting efforts, or are anxious over perceived threats to academic freedom.

A Hostage Released From Gaza Campaigns for the Release of Others NYT &rt; World News Trepidation over the fate of other captives has left Ilana Gritzewsky little time for self-healing after her own violent abduction.

A Journey on South Africa’s Blue Train NYT &rt; World News On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns.

How a Cheap Drone Punctured Chernobyl’s Steel Shield During the Ukraine War NYT &rt; World News The steel shell that encloses the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster was built to endure for a century. But war was a scenario its engineers never envisioned.

In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Will Be a Rarer Sight NYT &rt; World News The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent.

Tuesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News An extraordinary security breach.

China Releases Mintz Employees After 2-Year Detention NYT &rt; World News The release of the five employees, detained during a crackdown on foreign due diligence, comes as Beijing is trying to bring back overseas investment.

What Makes Sydney’s Pondi Beach Different? It’s 50 Miles Inland. NYT &rt; World News It’s no Bondi Beach, but Pondi, or Penrith Beach, has been a welcome relief to the city’s sweltering western suburbs.

U.N. to Pull International Workers From Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes NYT &rt; World News The United Nations is withdrawing about one-third of its international work force in Gaza, with the reduction coming after an Israeli tank shell hit a U.N. compound.

Is Russia an Adversary or a Future Partner? Trump’s Aides May Have to Decide. NYT &rt; World News On Tuesday, America’s top intelligence officials will release their current assessment of Russia. They are caught between what their analysts say and what President Trump wants to hear.

Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say NYT &rt; World News Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning.

Supreme Court Will Not Hear Appeal in ‘Juliana’ Climate Case NYT &rt; World News The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the long-running case, known as Juliana, which helped spawn legal strategies widely adapted to other lawsuits.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump Threatens New Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Plus, the practical magic of “speedcubing.”

U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials NYT &rt; World News The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan.

Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know. NYT &rt; World News President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force.

Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’ NYT &rt; World News The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design.

Trump Administration Cites Alien Enemies Act as It Plans New Extraditions NYT &rt; World News By citing the act, the administration seems to be highlighting its aggressive posture without taking steps that might be deemed to violate a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge.

Bird Flu Found in Sheep in U.K., a World First NYT &rt; World News The H5N1 virus was detected in a single animal in Yorkshire, the British government said on Monday. It added that the risk to humans remained very low.

Israel’s Internal Conflicts Return as Fighting in Gaza and Lebanon Continues NYT &rt; World News For months, Israelis put aside their deep rifts to fight a common enemy. Now, amid a renewed government push for power, they are battling one another.