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How Labubus Turned Into a Global Sensation NYT &rt; World News Online and in person, people are clamoring to get their hands on Labubus, which are dolls that are “well-intentioned” but somewhat mischievous.

In Canada’s Election, Mark Carney’s China Experience Becomes a Liability NYT &rt; World News Mark Carney, who is running to win a full term as prime minister, has years of experience dealing with Chinese businesses and leadership. It’s become fodder for his opponents.

With a Bounty on His Head, a Critic of China Runs in Canada’s Election NYT &rt; World News After Joe Tay set up a run for Parliament, China issued a warrant for his arrest and coordinated online attacks on his candidacy.

Car Plows Into Vancouver Street Fair, Killing People NYT &rt; World News The ramming episode, at a Filipino-themed block party in Vancouver on Saturday, killed “a number of people,” and injured more, the police said.

India Seems to Be Building Its Case for Striking Pakistan NYT &rt; World News As world powers face multiple crises, the one set off by a terror attack in Kashmir is getting scant attention, and little help de-escalating between two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Why Australia Wants to Set Caps on International Students NYT &rt; World News Both major political parties are pledging steep cuts on the number of foreigners allowed to study in Australia as a way to rein in runaway housing prices.

Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor NYT &rt; World News Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.

Europe’s Pharma Industry Braces for Pain as Trump Tariff Threat Looms NYT &rt; World News Medicines and chemicals are huge exports for European Union countries. That makes the sector a weak spot as trade tensions drag on.

Palestinian Leader Abbas Appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as Deputy Amid Succession Fears NYT &rt; World News For many ordinary Palestinians, the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh was emblematic of how out-of-touch the leadership of the Western-backed Palestinian Authority has become.

For Trump, PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals' in Straws Are a Crisis. In Water, Maybe Less So. NYT &rt; World News An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap water nationwide hasn’t gotten the same attention.

Canada Election: Polls Tighten, But Carney’s Liberal Party Still Appears Poised to Win NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party still appears poised to win, pollsters say, even as its lead over the Conservative Party has shrunk.

Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony NYT &rt; World News The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the Basilica.

‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral NYT &rt; World News Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.

As the pope’s funeral ended, a Latin American boy was baptized in a small church nearby. NYT &rt; World News Nathan Valentino wears a white suit and tie on the day of his baptism in Sant’Anna on Saturday.

The church’s attention now turns to its future. NYT &rt; World News The conclave to select the next pope will begin on May 6.

Trump’s Blue Suit at Pope Francis’ Funeral Draws Attention NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s choice stood out in a sea of world leaders and famous faces who were dressed in customary black.

Russia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Region NYT &rt; World News Ukraine denied that it had been pushed out of the region and said that its military operations inside Russia were continuing.

Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition NYT &rt; World News From “camerlengo” to white smoke, here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Who Is Kielce Gussie, the American Who Did the First Reading at Pope Francis’ Funeral? NYT &rt; World News Kielce Gussie is a reporter with Vatican News. She has been working in Rome since 2019.

Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills 4 and Injures Hundreds NYT &rt; World News There was no immediate indication that the blast was caused by sabotage or a deliberate attack. State media said it was likely caused by containers of chemicals catching fire.