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A Year After a Deadly Flood, a Libyan City Is Rebuilding but Not Whole NYT » World News Derna is quickly being reconstructed after a flood that killed thousands. But questions linger about the process, and residents say new buildings cannot erase their trauma.

Election in Montreal Poses a Test for Trudeau NYT » World News A vote in Montreal is seen as a referendum on Canada’s prime minister, who has brushed aside calls to step down as party members fear a wipeout in the next general election.

Paraguay Loves Mickey, the Cartoon Mouse. Disney Doesn’t. NYT » World News Mickey, a homegrown food-packaging company, is famous for facing down Disney in Paraguay’s Supreme Court. As the family business turns 90, why is it still so popular?

Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Abbé Pierre Shatter His Legacy NYT » World News Abbé Pierre campaigned for decades against homelessness and poverty. Revelations about his treatment of women have destroyed his image as a symbol of virtue in France.

Sweeping Iraq Raid Killed 4 ISIS Leaders NYT » World News The U.S. military said those killed in a joint assault by U.S. and Iraqi forces last month included the group’s top commander in Iraq and its leading bomb maker.

Meeting With Biden, British Leader Hints at Ukraine Weapon Decision Soon NYT » World News As the president deliberated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the question of whether to let Ukraine use long-range weapons in Russia was a rare point of contention between allied nations.

W.H.O. Authorizes Mpox Vaccine, Clearing Way for Use in Africa NYT » World News The decision is a crucial step in getting shots to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the center of the outbreak.

With Russia in Mind, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Goes to Washington NYT » World News U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to Washington comes just after Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the allies’ next step could mean war for NATO.

Sweden Will Offer Migrants $34,000 to Go Home NYT » World News The government greatly increased a grant to encourage more immigrants to return home. Critics say it sends the wrong message and, in any case, may not tempt many refugees.

Three Americans Sentenced to Death for Failed Congo Coup NYT » World News The sentences were handed down months after the central African country lifted a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty.

Vance Describes Plan to End Ukraine War That Sounds a Lot Like Putin’s NYT » World News Former President Donald J. Trump would tell the Russians, Ukrainians and Europeans to “figure out what a peaceful settlement looks like,” Senator JD Vance, his running mate, says.

Brazilian Court Makes One Musk Company Pay Fines of Another NYT » World News A Brazilian Supreme Court justice said that because Elon Musk controlled both X and Starlink, one company was responsible for the fines of the other.

Pope Says Both Trump and Harris Are ‘Against Life’ NYT » World News He said American Catholic voters had to choose the “lesser of two evils” because of Donald Trump’s cruelty toward immigrants, and Kamala Harris’s support of abortion rights.

U.S. Accuses Russian TV Network of Conducting Covert Intelligence Acts NYT » World News Sanctions announced on Friday are an effort to undercut RT by making it difficult for the network to conduct global business in dollars.

Read Putin’s Warning to NATO on Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Weapons NYT » World News The Russian president said Western support for Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia would put his country and NATO “at war.”

How Israeli Forces Destroyed a Secret Weapons Facility in Syria NYT » World News Here is what to know about Israel’s deadly raid on a Hezbollah weapons production facility in Syria.

Russia Expels 6 U.K. Diplomats as Tensions Mount Over Missiles NYT » World News Vladimir Putin said allowing Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons would mean NATO countries were “at war with Russia.” It was one of his most direct threats yet.

How Hamas Uses Brutality to Maintain Power NYT » World News The group has abused hostages and Palestinians as it wields rough justice in its efforts to maintain control of Gaza and wage an insurgent war.

Robert Lewandowski on Fame, Frailty and the One Voice He Won’t Ignore NYT » World News Much has been said about the increased workload of top players, the Barcelona star said, but the mental toll of expectations and fame is just as likely to lead to burnout.

Middle East Crisis: Raids Ease in West Bank but Palestinians Fear Israelis’ Return NYT » World News Israeli forces pulled back from the city of Tulkarm this week only to return, leaving some residents asking whether it is worth rebuilding after destructive raids.