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As Israel Steps Up Attacks, 300,000 Gazans Are on the Move NYT » World News Many say there is nowhere to go, and even the “humanitarian zone” recommended by Israel is neither safe nor equipped to handle all of them, the U.N. says.

‘They Are Erasing Streets’: Russian Attacks Bring War Nearer Kharkiv NYT » World News Russia’s latest offensive has expanded the battlefield along Ukraine’s northern border, and sent thousands of civilians fleeing to the closest large city.

When Travel Plans Go Awry NYT » World News There are ways of keeping ourselves anchored, even when we enter a parallel universe disconnected from time.

Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision? NYT » World News Some of the buzziest acts taking part in Saturday’s final hail from Croatia, Israel and Ukraine.

Burkina Faso Accused of Massacring Civilians NYT » World News Witnesses and human rights groups claim the West African country’s military killed more than 220 people, including women and children, in February. It was neither a mistake nor a one-off, they say.

Canada’s Public Sector Unions Threaten Disruption Over Return to Office NYT » World News After their strike last year failed to win the right to work remotely, the unions are challenging a plan calling for three days a week at workplaces.

Isolated and Defiant, Israel Vows to ‘Stand Alone’ in War on Hamas NYT » World News As the death toll in Gaza has risen, countries have turned their backs on Israel. The consequences of those desertions, from security to economics, risk turning Israel into a pariah.

Will an Authoritarian Government in Venezuela Allow a Fair Election? NYT » World News President Nicolás Maduro has held on to power by holding sham elections. In July he will run again, but would he willingly cede power?

Middle East Crisis: U.S. Criticizes Israel for Failure to Protect Civilians in the Gaza Conflict NYT » World News In a report, the State Department avoids sweeping conclusions but raises the prospect that Israel may have violated humanitarian laws.

Big, Smoggy Bangkok Gets a Badly Needed Breath of Fresh Air NYT » World News In the heart of this megacity, an industrial site has been turned into an oasis for residents (and birds, bats and mosquito-eating dragonflies).

Flooding Kills Dozens in Afghanistan NYT » World News Heavy seasonal rains have set off floods in the northern province of Baghlan and the nation’s capital, Kabul.

British Colleges Are Handling Protests Differently. Will It Pay Off? NYT » World News University leaders have so far adopted a more permissive attitude to pro-Palestinian encampments than their U.S. counterparts. Here’s why.

South Africa Again Asks the ICJ to Order Israel to Withdraw From Rafah NYT » World News The “very survival” of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is under threat, South Africa said.

A Solar Storm Lights Up the Night Sky NYT » World News The unusual sight of aurora borealis was visible across Britain on Friday, including southern parts of the country and London.

U.S. Criticizes Israel for Failure to Protect Civilians in the Gaza Conflict NYT » World News In a report, the State Department avoids sweeping conclusions but raises the prospect that Israel may have violated humanitarian laws.

What We Know About Where Aid Can Enter Gaza NYT » World News A look at the humanitarian assistance getting into the Gaza Strip by land, air and sea.

Cease-Fire Talks Hit Snag Over Hostages and Permanence, Officials Say NYT » World News Representatives of Israel and Hamas have left Egypt without any deal in sight.

U.S. Defends U.N. Voting ‘No’ on Palestinian Membership NYT » World News The United States among a handful of holdouts on the vote, which was widely seen as a rebuke of the Americans and Israel.

Kuwaiti Emir Suspends Parliament for Up to Four Years NYT » World News The country’s ruler also suspended several constitutional articles, raising concerns that he could diminish political freedoms in one of the Middle East’s few semi-democratic states.

Solar Storm Could Light Up the Night Skies NYT » World News The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare warning, saying that solar activity could cause disruptions. But there is no need for concern.