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French Prime Minister Defiant in School Sexual Violence Inquiry NYT &rt; World News François Bayrou’s popularity has plunged as his word is doubted on events at a Catholic school to which he had several ties.

Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’ NYT &rt; World News In Saudi Arabia, the president denounced Western intervention and nation-building, garnering both praise and eye rolls.

Gaza Hospital Strike Draws New Attention to Israel’s Medical Facility Attacks NYT &rt; World News Aid groups and U.N. investigations have accused Israel of aiming to destroy Gaza’s health infrastructure. Israel says it is forced to strike hospitals it says are used by Hamas for military purposes.

US Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees NYT &rt; World News Besides El Salvador, where the United States have already sent detainees, Rwanda and Libya have records of mistreating migrant detainees.

Trump Meets Syria’s President a Day After Promise to Lift U.S. Sanctions NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s conversation with President Ahmed al-Shara, who once led a branch of Al Qaeda, was the first time in 25 years that the leaders of the United States and Syria had met.

Cartel Family Members Cross Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says NYT &rt; World News Mexico’s security secretary confirmed reports that 17 family members of Sinaloa Cartel leaders had entered the United States, likely as part of a deal with the Trump administration.

Taking Inches in Battle, Russia Demands Miles in Talks NYT &rt; World News Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.

3 Are Arrested in Russia-Linked Sabotage Plot, Germany Says NYT &rt; World News The men, Ukrainian nationals, were arrested in Germany and Switzerland, the state prosecutor in Berlin said. They are suspected of planning to sabotage commercial freight infrastructure.

South Africa’s Leader Criticizes Afrikaners Seeking Refuge in U.S. NYT &rt; World News President Cyril Ramaphosa called the white South Africans “cowardly” for leaving for the United States.

Pepe Mujica, the Former Uruguayan President, Removed the Pomp from Politics NYT &rt; World News The former Uruguayan president, who died on Tuesday, showed the value in world leaders living like their constituents.

Trump Administration to Weaken Some Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water NYT &rt; World News The E.P.A. said it would maintain limits on the two most common PFAS chemicals found in tap water but roll back rules for four others.

Trump’s Vow to Lift Sanctions on Syria Unleashes Hope NYT &rt; World News The announcement is a boon for the new government as it looks to rebuild an economy wrecked by a decade of civil war.

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Northern Gaza Overnight, Hospital Director Says NYT &rt; World News Israel’s military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A military spokesman had warned of an impending attack in northern Gaza.

India and Pakistan Swap Detained Soldiers as Cease-Fire Holds NYT &rt; World News India exchanged a Pakistani paramilitary fighter for a border security guard that Pakistan had held for weeks. Each officer had been detained before the countries’ military skirmish started.

Live Updates: Trump Meets With Ex-Militant Who Now Leads Syria NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s meeting with President Ahmed al-Shara capped a remarkable turnabout for the leader of the rebel uprising that ousted Bashar al-Assad. Mr. Trump has said he would lift U.S. sanctions on Syria.

Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims File Criminal Complaint NYT &rt; World News Dozens of family members filed a joint complaint against 15 aviation officials, accusing them of negligence and violating South Korean law.

Infantino, FIFA President, Joins Trump on His Middle East Tour NYT &rt; World News The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.

Russian Election Expert Grigory Melkonyants Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison, State Media Report NYT &rt; World News Grigory Melkonyants was convicted on charges of working with an “undesirable organization” in relation to his watchdog’s past affiliation with a European election monitoring group.

Militant’s Death Would Be Blow to Hamas, but May Have Limited Long-Term Consequences NYT &rt; World News Israel tried to kill Muhammad Sinwar, a key Hamas leader in Gaza. If confirmed, it would deprive the group of another top commander, but it is unclear if it would lead to a strategic shift.

What to Know About Muhammad Sinwar, the Hamas Leader Targeted by Israel NYT &rt; World News A top leader in the militant group, he has survived several assassination attempts before.