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China Lands Spacecraft on Far Side of the Moon NYT » World News The landing brings the Chang’e-6 mission a step closer to being the first to return a sample from the part of the moon that’s never seen from Earth.

Protesters in Tel Aviv, Rome and Paris Urge Netanyahu to Accept Cease-Fire Proposal NYT » World News Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Israel on Saturday evening in support of the proposal. Protesters also gathered in Rome, Paris and Jakarta.

Why Is North Korea Launching Balloons Carrying Trash? NYT » World News The unusual offensive, across the world’s most heavily fortified border, is a revival of a Cold War era tactic. The South has threatened to respond by blasting K-pop.

Why a Pacific Island Is Blaming China for a Hack NYT » World News Palau’s claims that China orchestrated the attack remain unproven. But it’s clear that the breach presents a danger for another ally of Palau: the United States.

Why South African Voters Turned Against the A.N.C. NYT » World News Some South African voters welcomed the defeat of the African National Congress in last week’s elections, even as they remain wary of the country’s political future.

Elon Musk’s Starlink Connects and Divides Brazil’s Marubo People NYT » World News Elon Musk’s Starlink has connected an isolated tribe to the outside world — and divided it from within.

As Challenges Pile Up, a Spate of Summitry Spotlights Western Resolve NYT » World News Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, along with Donald J. Trump’s candidacy, are testing the Western alliance. But starting with the 80th anniversary of D-Day this week, leaders have a rare opportunity to showcase unity.

In Singapore, China Warns U.S. While Zelensky Seeks Support NYT » World News The annual Shangri-La Dialogue became a stage for competing demands on U.S. global power, including the war in Ukraine and tensions over Taiwan.

U Tin Oo, Embattled Pro-Democracy Leader in Myanmar, Dies at 97 NYT » World News Once one of his country’s most powerful figures, he helped found its main opposition party. “I had to face up to the harm I did to people when I served in the army,” he said.

Robert Pickton, Notorious Canadian Serial Killer, Dies at 74 NYT » World News Convicted in the murder of six women (though he boasted of killing many more), he died of unspecified injuries after being assaulted in prison.

After Biden’s Push for Truce, Netanyahu Calls Israel’s War Plans Unchanged NYT » World News The timing of the remarks seemed to rebuff the president’s hopes for a speedy end to the war. But some analysts said the prime minister was aiming at domestic supporters, not the White House.

Yael Dayan, Israeli Writer, Politician and Daughter of War Hero, Dies at 85 NYT » World News She was hailed for her books and admired for promoting women’s rights. But her support for a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict angered many.

Why Mexico May Elect a Female President Before the United States NYT » World News Having a woman as president will be a milestone in a country where gender-based violence is so common. But how much will change remains unclear.

As Voting Ends in India, Modi Awaits a Verdict on His 10 Years in Power NYT » World News While a newly united opposition seemed to gain some traction, it faced an uphill task in unseating a deeply entrenched prime minister.

What We Know About the Latest Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal NYT » World News President Biden outlined a road map put forward by Israel that would begin with an immediate, temporary cease-fire and work toward a permanent end to the war and the reconstruction of Gaza.

South African Voters Reject the Party That Freed Them From Apartheid NYT » World News The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on an uncharted course.

It’s June Again NYT » World News Summer returns, and with it all the feelings and fantasies and fears we associate with the season.

Warnings of Election Meddling by China Never Reached the Prime Minister NYT » World News A watchdog agency found roadblocks to the flow of information both within the spy agency and the public service.

Why Mexico May Elect a Female President Before the United States NYT » World News Having a woman as president will be a milestone in a country where gender-based violence is so common. But how much will change remains unclear.

Notre-Dame Rises Again ... in Lego NYT » World News With rose windows, bell towers and a central spire, this model of the famed Paris cathedral is all the hype among adult fans of Lego, known as AFOLs.