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Ukraine Reports Major Russian Attack on Its Energy Sector NYT » World News President Vladimir V. Putin said Russia has been selecting targets for missile strikes in Kyiv and that they might include “decision-making centers.”

Israeli Military Tells Lebanese Not to Return to Some Southern Areas NYT » World News The military said it had fired on people arriving in parts of southern Lebanon because they were violating Israel’s cease-fire agreement with Hezbollah, which appeared to be holding.

Chinese Women Mobilize Against Subpar Sanitary Pads NYT » World News An online campaign has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize. Regulators said they would consider women’s criticisms when writing new standards.

Hamas Faces a Future Without Its Most Important Ally NYT » World News Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah and the cease-fire to stop the fighting in Lebanon have left Hamas increasingly isolated.

President João Lourenco of Angola Discusses Biden’s Upcoming Visit NYT » World News President João Lourenço of Angola has worked hard to strengthen his country’s partnership with the United States and says the recent election won’t derail that.

The U.S. Is Building an Early Warning System to Detect Geoengineering NYT » World News Balloon launches from around the world are part of a new kind of global alarm system: One that can detect if another country tries to dim the sun.

With Trump Returning and Hezbollah Weakened, Iran Strikes a Conciliatory Tone NYT » World News As Iran faces domestic and foreign challenges, its bellicose rhetoric on the United States and Israel has given way to signs that it wants less confrontation.

A Top Chinese Commander Is Suspended Under Suspicion of Corruption NYT » World News The case of Adm. Miao Hua suggests the persistence of graft at high levels of the military, despite the efforts by Xi Jinping to stamp out corruption.

India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem NYT » World News The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News The first day of a truce between Hezbollah and Israel.

Indian Thieves See a Gold Mine in Exams for Government Jobs NYT » World News In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.

Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close NYT » World News Livestock has been traded on the historic site in Britain’s capital for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.

As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To NYT » World News As international talks continue this week, a dozen U.N. officials reveal scientists tracked their exposure to many chemicals found in plastics.

Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years NYT » World News Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.

E.U. Vessels Surround Anchored Chinese Ship After Cables Are Severed in Baltic Sea NYT » World News Multiple countries are investigating and the authorities in Europe say they have not ruled out sabotage. But U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that the cables were not cut deliberately.

What We Know About the Cease-Fire in Lebanon NYT » World News The truce began Wednesday, bringing a fragile peace to Israel and Lebanon. Israeli troops are to withdraw in phases from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese military convoys headed south to protect the peace.

Thousands Stream Homeward as Fragile Peace Begins in Lebanon NYT » World News The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah began on Wednesday, but much hardship and uncertainty lie ahead after a yearlong war that killed thousands and left widespread destruction in Lebanon.

Thursday Briefing: A Fragile Cease-fire in Lebanon NYT » World News Plus, a post-election Thanksgiving.

Northern Israel Somber as a Few Soldiers and Residents Trickle Through NYT » World News While there were limited signs of life in the area, most residents were hesitant to head back without greater certainty that the cease-fire with Hezbollah would hold.

Moscow Expels 2 German Journalists Over Allegations of Closing Russian TV Bureau NYT » World News The German government denied it had taken action against Russia’s Channel One office in Berlin.