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Can Mainstream Media Save Itself? NYT » World News A panel at the Athens Democracy Forum explores how and whether traditional news organizations can regain the influence and trust that once defined them.

Why a Lawyer Says Vladimir Putin Should Be Tried for War Crimes NYT » World News The human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson argues that even a trial in absentia would have impact and could vindicate international law.

Why Studying at an English-Speaking University Now Costs Extra in Montreal NYT » World News Quebec says a new policy to charge some students higher tuition at top universities in Montreal is needed to preserve the province’s French identity.

Middle Eastern War Defies a Fragmented Global Order NYT » World News Decentralized authority around the world has made it harder for leading superpowers to bring about peace in the Mideast.

Live Updates: Israel Keeps Up Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon NYT » World News The Israeli military said it had hit dozens of Hezbollah targets, a day after strikes near the capital killed dozens. The cross-border conflict entered a new phase when Israel assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the group, on Friday.

Iran Projects Caution After Israeli Strikes Against Hezbollah NYT » World News Leaders in Tehran suggested it would be the Lebanese militia that would strike back at Israel after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah and bombings in Beirut.

As Austrians Vote, Far Right Awaits Its Biggest Success NYT » World News The Freedom Party has made itself the country’s most popular party, with calls to bar asylum seekers. It is poised to come out on top in parliamentary elections for the first time.

Death of Hezbollah Leader May Lead to Changes in Middle East NYT » World News After Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese militia and Iranian proxy, Tehran was faced with deciding how, or whether, to retaliate.

How Fentanyl Enters the U.S., One American Smuggler at a Time NYT » World News Mexican drug cartels are turning thousands of Americans into fentanyl smugglers, sending an army of couriers who can easily cross between both countries.

Israeli Military Video Shows Nasrallah Likely Killed by 2,000-Pound Bomb NYT » World News A Times analysis of video from the Israeli military shows that at least eight planes it said were used in the attack on Hassan Nasrallah were armed with bunker-buster bombs.

As Hezbollah Threat Loomed, Israel Built Up Its Spy Agencies NYT » World News After the 2006 war with Hezbollah, Israel invested heavily to intercept the group’s communications and track its commanders in a shadowy war that ultimately led to the killing of the group’s leader.

Protesters Mourn Nasrallah’s Death Around the World NYT » World News Protesters gathered on Saturday not only in Lebanon, but also in Iran, in the West Bank and elsewhere to mourn his assassination.

Here’s Who Remains in Hezbollah’s Leadership NYT » World News Israel has recently killed several commanders of the Lebanese militia, including its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Antônio Delfim Netto, Brazilian Economic Czar, Dies at 96 NYT » World News He was credited for the high-growth economy during the early years of Brazil’s long military dictatorship. But critics said his policies brought only short-lived gains.

Can Hezbollah Recover From the Death of Its Most Commanding Leader? NYT » World News Hassan Nasrallah’s killing raises questions about whether the group can strike back at Israel. But U.S. officials say it’s too soon to count the group out.

Hezbollah’s Victims Voice Relief at Its Disarray NYT » World News Amid widespread condemnation of Israel’s massive strikes, Syrian communities persecuted by Hezbollah forces voiced cautious, and sometimes exuberant, celebration.

At Least 66 Die as Persistent Monsoon Rains Inundate Nepal NYT » World News Disasters in the small Himalayan nation have become more frequent as the effects of climate change increase.

A Decimated Hezbollah Is a Serious Blow for Iran NYT » World News How Iran responds to the death of the Lebanese militia’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike will affect the region, and beyond.

Hasan Nasrallah, Hezbollah Leader, Dead at 64 NYT » World News In 32 years in charge of Hezbollah, Mr. Nasrallah built the Iranian-backed militia into an influential regional force and a potent adversary of Israel.

Amadou Mahtar M’Bow, 103, Dies; His Tenure Leading UNESCO Was Stormy NYT » World News He was the first Black African to head a major international organization, but complaints about his tenure led the U.S. and Britain to pull out of it.