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New Meloni Law in Italy May Embolden Anti-Abortion Activists NYT » World News The measure, largely restating existing law, shows the prime minister’s skill at reassuring her right-wing base without sacrificing her increasingly mainstream image.

New Study Bolsters Idea of Athletic Differences Between Men and Trans Women NYT » World News Research financed by the International Olympic Committee introduced new data to the unsettled and fractious debate about bans on transgender athletes.

Court in Russia Rejects Evan Gershkovich’s Appeal Against Detention NYT » World News Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has been held for more than a year, awaiting trial on spying charges that he, his publisher and the United States vehemently reject.

Wednesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Ukraine Aid NYT » World News Also, a former tabloid publisher testifies against Donald Trump.

Belgian Man’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Body Made the Alcohol NYT » World News A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a rare condition: auto-brewery syndrome.

UN Calls for Inquiry After Mass Graves Found at 2 Gaza Hospitals NYT » World News Palestinian officials said scores of bodies had been found, some shot in the head, at one hospital after Israeli forces withdrew. Israel said it had dug up and reburied some bodies in a search for hostages.

Hezbollah Claims Drone Attack 10 Miles Inside Israel NYT » World News The Israeli military said that it had intercepted two aerial attacks off its northern coast, but did not comment on Hezbollah’s claim that it had hit a military barracks. The extent of any damage was not clear.

At Least 5 Die Trying to Cross English Channel, Including a Young Girl NYT » World News The British and French authorities have struggled to find ways to deter people from making the perilous journey.

What is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained NYT » World News The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s Parliament puts the country closer to sending asylum seekers to the African nation.

Middle East Crisis: Review of U.N. Agency Prompts New Calls to Restore Its Funding NYT » World News The United Nations and others said donors should resume support for UNRWA after a review found that Israel hadn’t backed up claims that many agency workers are members of terrorist groups.

Germany Arrests Lawmaker’s Aide on Suspicion of Spying for China NYT » World News The move came just hours after the authorities detained three other people suspected of passing secrets to Beijing.

Why Narendra Modi Called India’s Muslims ‘Infiltrators’ NYT » World News The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vilification of India’s largest minority group made clear he sees few checks at home or abroad on his power.

Senate Moves Toward Approving Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan NYT » World News Support for the package in the Senate is expected to be overwhelming and bipartisan, and President Biden has urged lawmakers to quickly take it up so he can sign it into law.

In Ukraine, New American Technology Won the Day. Until It Got Overwhelmed. NYT » World News Project Maven was meant to revolutionize modern warfare. But the conflict in Ukraine has underscored how difficult it is to get 21st-century data into 19th-century trenches.

Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide Midair, Killing 10 NYT » World News The two helicopters were rehearsing for a parade to celebrate the navy’s 90th anniversary.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News The opening of Donald Trump’s Manhattan trial.

A Gen Z Resistance, Cut Off From Data Plans NYT » World News Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.

Trapped and Starving, 2 Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive NYT » World News The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.

Taiwan Quakes: Aftershocks From Deadly Temblor Hit Island NYT » World News No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but two buildings partially collapsed in the tremors, which followed a powerful April 3 quake that killed 17 people.

U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill NYT » World News Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.