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Volcano Erupts Near Fishing Town in Iceland NYT » World News The latest eruption, the sixth since December, is part of increased volcanic activity that began in 2021.

Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China NYT » World News The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.

Israel Orders New Evacuations, Forcing Gazans to Flee Again NYT » World News As the Israeli military ordered people to leave parts of central and southern Gaza, a surgeon said that hospital workers were asking, “Where can we go, what are we going to do?”

What I’m reading: A ‘Book of the Century’ I’d Somehow Missed NYT » World News “The Last Samurai,” which has nothing to do with the Tom Cruise movie of the same name, is as good as everyone says.

Russia Opens New Cases Against Journalists Who Covered Ukrainian Incursion NYT » World News Moscow said it was investigating three more reporters, including a CNN correspondent, who crossed into Russian territory to cover the fighting.

Friday Briefing: A Brutal Reality for Women in India NYT » World News Plus, saying goodbye to a penguin and an icon.

Ukraine Cites Modi Visit as the Fruit of an Emerging Diplomatic Push NYT » World News Officials say efforts to engage neutral nations like India along with the military incursion into Russia will strengthen Ukraine’s hand in any peace talks.

Autopsies of Israeli Hostages Recovered From Gaza Reveal Bullets, Families Say NYT » World News The revelation raised new questions about how the hostages were killed while in captivity.

Diamond Found in Botswana Is World’s 2nd-Largest Ever at 2,492 Carats NYT » World News The diamond was unearthed using new technology, and miners hope it will bring back luster to a struggling industry.

Venezuela’s Loyalist Supreme Court Certifies Maduro’s Election Win NYT » World News The court did not share voting data to back up its decision despite demands from Venezuelans and international election observers that the government produce evidence of his victory.

Many Climate Policies Struggle to Cut Emissions, Study Finds NYT » World News The most effective ones tend to combine several emissions-cutting strategies, not a stand-alone approach, according to an examination of 1,500 policies globally.

Are Researchers Overcounting the Number of Fish in the World’s Oceans? NYT » World News A new study suggests that estimates of the health of the world’s fisheries may be too optimistic.

TikTok Cucumber Salad Trend Sets Off Shortage in Iceland Groceries NYT » World News Icelandic cooks, eager to try the latest social media trend, are amused and a little surprised by their empty produce aisles.

Russian Attitudes About Putin Might Be Shifting NYT » World News Negative remarks on social media have increased since Ukrainian troops launched an incursion, according to a firm that tracks Russian attitudes.

Sugar Industry Faces Pressure Over Coerced Hysterectomies in India NYT » World News After an investigation that ran in The New York Times, the industry is edging toward change. But companies in western India are reluctant to abandon an abusive labor system.

Silvio Santos, Provocative Brazilian Television Host, Dies at 93 NYT » World News He was best known for the long-running variety show “Programa Silvio Santos,” on which he charmed his audiences with gimmicks and showcased a range of performers.

Germany’s Aid to Ukraine Comes Under New Strain NYT » World News With a budget shortfall for 2025 and evidence mounting that Ukraine blew up natural-gas pipelines between Germany and Russia, German aid to Ukraine is under pressure.

Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version NYT » World News The Clade Ib version of the virus had not been detected outside Africa until last week, when a case in Sweden raised concerns about a wider outbreak.

Sphen, Penguin Whose Gay Love Story Earned Global Fame, Dies NYT » World News For six years, Sphen and Magic were devoted partners, adoptive parents and queer icons. After Sphen died this month at age 11, Magic began singing.

Russia Pushes Forward in Ukraine’s East as Kursk Offensive Slows NYT » World News The Ukrainians must defend a critical front in their country’s east, including the city of Pokrovsk, while trying to press forward in western Russia.