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Israel Joins Cease-Fire Talks in Paris NYT » World News An Israeli delegation was meeting with officials from Egypt, Qatar and the United States, the latest attempt to advance a deal for a cease-fire and the release of hostages.

Inside the Hospitals Treating Brain Injuries in Ukraine NYT » World News Two years of war produced thousands of damaged brains. We followed surgeons and soldiers on the road to recovery.

Middle East Crisis: Israel Heads Into Cease-Fire Talks After Signaling Momentum on a Deal NYT » World News Israeli officials will meet in Paris with counterparts from Qatar, the U.S. and Egypt to negotiate over the release of hostages held in Gaza and a halt to fighting.

Shamima Begum Loses Appeal Over British Citizenship NYT » World News An appeals court upheld a decision that prevents Ms. Begum, who left London at age 15 to join ISIS in Syria, from returning to Britain.

For Many Ukrainians, It’s a 10-Year Anniversary of War NYT » World News Russia’s invasion came in two phases, many Ukrainians say: the first a decade ago, when it sent soldiers over the border in an unacknowledged military intervention, and the second when it began its full assault two years ago.

Unpredictable Strongman? Two Years Into War, Putin Embraces the Image. NYT » World News Vladimir Putin is drawing on history to position himself in the realm of Russian rulers of the past. Critics say his grip on power is not as strong as it seems.

Africa’s Donkeys Are Coveted by China. Can the Continent Protect Them? NYT » World News Governments are seeking to curb donkey skin exports to China, where demand for traditional medicine and other products is threatening animals that rural households need.

Fire in High-Rise Apartment Building Kills at Least 4 in Valencia, Spain NYT » World News The leader of the regional government declared a three-day mourning period.

As Gaza War Grinds On, Israel Prepares for a Prolonged Conflict NYT » World News While Israeli forces have delivered a major blow to Hamas in a fight that has taken a devastating toll on civilians, the group that led the Oct. 7 attack on Israel remains a threat, officials say.

Can Gabriel Attal Win Over France? NYT » World News The new prime minister wants to succeed President Macron. But first he must see off the far right and define himself before a restive public.

Visiting Ukraine, Schumer Aims to Pressure G.O.P. to Take Up Aid Bill NYT » World News The top Senate Democrat is leading a delegation to show solidarity as Ukraine fights off a Russian assault and to push the G.O.P.-led House to drop its opposition to sending more U.S. aid to Kyiv.

The Regional Immigration Realities That Australia’s Politicians Overlook NYT » World News Immigrants can fill roles that are too often quickly vacated by Australians, but immigration roadblocks make becoming permanent employees impossible.

France Will Cut Spending as It Sees a Weaker Economy Ahead NYT » World News War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News Two years of war in Ukraine.

Mexico’s President Faces Inquiry for Disclosing Phone Number of Times Journalist NYT » World News President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico has repeatedly made attacks on members of the news media in a country that is one of the world’s deadliest for journalists.

Biden Lawyers Wrestle With Lack of Congressional Blessing for Houthi Conflict NYT » World News Civilian prosecutors took custody of 14 wartime detainees, and an official asserted that a key part of the War Powers Resolution did not apply.

Israel Steps Up Attacks in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks NYT » World News Strikes overnight killed nearly 100, seven of them in Rafah, as officials said there had been momentum on a deal to free some Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Canadian Court Rules That Killings of Four Muslims Was Terrorism NYT » World News Members of the Afzaal family were run down by a young man who harbored white supremacist beliefs and who targeted them because they were Muslim.

As China Expands Its Hacking Operations, a Vulnerability Emerges NYT » World News New revelations underscore the degree to which China has ignored, or evaded, U.S. efforts to curb its extensive computer infiltration efforts.

Friday Briefing: Two Years of War in Ukraine NYT » World News Also, an attempt at a moon landing.