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Japanese Serial Killer Is Executed NYT &rt; World News Takahiro Shiraishi was put to death on Friday, eight years after body parts were found in coolers at his home outside Tokyo. It was Japan’s first execution in years.

Friday Briefing NYT &rt; World News The risks of receiving aid in Gaza.

U.S. Approves $30 Million for Contentious New Gaza Aid Group NYT &rt; World News The Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has been criticized by the United Nations and other aid groups, which say that its system exposes Gazans to danger.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Says Nuclear Facilities ‘Seriously Damaged’ NYT &rt; World News The assessment came hours after the country’s supreme leader had downplayed the damage the U.S. strikes had caused.

What We Know About the Fate of Iran’s Nuclear Program NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s claimed Iran’s capabilities were “obliterated.” The full extent of the damage is still emerging.

Amid Attacks, Iran’s Exiled Opposition Remained Divided. Who Are They? NYT &rt; World News While many in Iran’s divided diaspora opposed Israel’s campaign, some took the war as a chance to amplify their ideas about Iran’s future.

Friday Briefing: The Deadly Search for Food in Gaza NYT &rt; World News Plus, a recap of “Squid Game.”

A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran NYT &rt; World News The military site near the Red Sea sat mostly idle for several years until a recent burst of activity turned it into a supply hub, a New York Times analysis found.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Keep Details of Their Venice Wedding Under Wraps NYT &rt; World News As A-listers gather in Venice to celebrate the union of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, the couple is following a familiar playbook of how to control the message.

A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran NYT &rt; World News The military site near the Red Sea sat mostly idle for several years until a recent burst of activity turned it into a supply hub, a New York Times analysis found.

How Sandwiches in Canada’s Lloydminster Became a Test for Domestic Trade NYT &rt; World News A city that straddles two Canadian provinces became a crucible of the barriers that prevent trade across Canada and that Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to dismantle.

Debris From SpaceX Explosion, Landing in Mexico, Draws Investigation NYT &rt; World News Mexican environmental activists say detritus raining down from Elon Musk’s rocket company has caused die-offs of marine life.

The Lethal Risk of Seeking Food in Gaza NYT &rt; World News Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed over the past month near aid hubs set up under a new Israel-backed system, according to Gaza health officials.

Death Toll From Kenya Protests Climbs, Rights Group Says NYT &rt; World News Thousands of people turned out across Kenya on Wednesday to protest government corruption and police brutality.

Centrifuges at Fordo ‘No Longer Operational,’ U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Head Says NYT &rt; World News Rafael Grossi told French radio that there was “no escaping significant physical damage” after Washington dropped bunker-buster bombs on the Iranian facility.

Republicans Propose a New Way to Scrap Fuel Economy Rules: No Fines NYT &rt; World News For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.

A Photo Gone Wrong in the Uffizi Fuels Selfie Worries in Europe’s Museums NYT &rt; World News The damage to a centuries-old painting in the Italian museum was just one of many tourist incidents raising ire on the continent.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Makes First Public Comments in Almost a Week NYT &rt; World News Supreme leader strikes defiant tone in remarks reported by state media, after not being heard of or seen publicly in days.

He Searched for His Past in Children’s Books. He Found His Wife’s. NYT &rt; World News Steve Mills has been collecting secondhand books in England to reawaken lost memories. His search revealed more about his family’s past than he thought possible.

Ecuador Captures Gang Leader ‘Fito’ Whose Prison Escape Set Off Violence NYT &rt; World News José Adolfo Macías, known as “Fito,” will be extradited to the U.S., where he is wanted on accusations of trafficking drugs and smuggling weapons, Ecuador’s president said.