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How Olympic Injuries Break Bodies NYT » World News With years of fractures, surgeries, hardware and pain, Olympians can list their injuries as readily as their achievements.

Can Gouda’s Cheesemakers Stall a Sinking Future? NYT » World News The small city where the renowned Dutch cheese is made is subsiding as sea levels rise. Experts say the industry may not survive there, even with the ingenuity of the country’s water managers.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News Fears of escalation in the Middle East.

In an Italian Village, a Mayor Walks Off the Wine and Everyone Joins In NYT » World News Luciano Fregonese, the mayor of a town in Italy known for Prosecco, started walking to counter the calories he consumed at social obligations. His jaunts have become a sensation.

Nancy Martiny’s Saddles Have a Six-Year Wait Time NYT » World News Nancy Martiny’s ornate pieces, which sell for $5,000 and up, are meant to be ridden by working cowboys and cowgirls like herself.

Ex-Green Beret Goudreau, Who Planned Failed Venezuela Coup, Is Arrested NYT » World News Jordan Goudreau, 48, had taken credit for a failed coup attempt against Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela. He faces federal charges of illegal arms smuggling.

Iran’s Options for Retaliation Risk Escalating Middle East Crisis NYT » World News The killing of Hamas’s political leader in Tehran was a humiliating security failure for the Iranian government.

Assassination of a top Hamas leader spurs rallies worldwide. NYT » World News .

Iran and Hamas Blame Israel for Killing of Ismail Haniyeh, and Vow Revenge NYT » World News The deadly strike on Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran threatened to further inflame the region and derail negotiations aimed at reaching a cease-fire in Gaza.

Photos: Katie Ledecky Wins Gold in 1,500-Meter Freestyle, Lapping Competition Again NYT » World News Katie Ledecky comfortably won the 1,500-meter freestyle, beating her winning time from the Tokyo Games by more than seven seconds.

How Henrik Christiansen Made Chocolate Muffins a Hit at the Olympics NYT » World News On a quest to fuel himself with thousands of calories a day, the Olympic swimmer Henrik Christiansen found an unexpected delight and shared it with the world.

Iran’s Leader Orders Attack on Israel for Haniyeh Killing, Officials Say NYT » World News Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ordered retaliation after a humiliating security failure, as Iran once again balances showing strength against the risk of escalation.

Two Al Jazeera Journalists Were Killed in an Israeli Strike on Gaza NYT » World News A reporter and a cameraman were working from or near the house of Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political chief who was assassinated on Tuesday.

Election Results Presented by Venezuela’s Opposition Suggest Maduro Lost Decisively NYT » World News The Times analyzed partial voting tallies collected by the opposition. They cast further doubt on Nicolás Maduro’s declared victory.

Robot Captures Pictures of the Dotson Ice Shelf in Antarctica NYT » World News The new images of the melting underside of an ice shelf could help scientists better forecast how the continent is contributing to rising sea levels.

Guinea Court Finds Former President Guilty of Stadium Massacre and Rapes NYT » World News The West African country’s former military leader and some of his top aides were found guilty of crimes against humanity for mass murder and rapes committed during and after a pro-democracy demonstration in 2009.

‘20th Hijacker’ Seeks Transfer From Federal Supermax to French Prison NYT » World News After 20 years in a supermax prison in Colorado, the only person to be convicted in connection with the 9/11 attacks wants to serve his life sentence in his homeland.

After Olympic Triathlons in Seine, Leaders Hail Dual Wins for France NYT » World News Years of digging pipes and cisterns, and more than $1 billion, were required to make the Seine River clean enough to host the races. Two French athletes won medals.

Pro-Democracy Organization Denounces Venezuela’s Election NYT » World News The Carter Center, a leading pro-democracy organization, says Venezuela’s election violated the country’s own laws and was undemocratic.

Unrest at Israeli Army Bases Highlights Battle for Country’s Soul NYT » World News After Israeli soldiers were detained on suspicion of abusing a Palestinian, riots broke out that symbolize a wider struggle over Israel’s future that has divided the country.