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Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Russia and its proxy security forces in Crimea have committed multiple human rights violations during its decade-long occupation of the Ukrainian territory. Assange Agrees to Plead Guilty in Exchange for Release, Ending Standoff With U.S. Barring last-minute snags, the deal would bring to an end a prolonged battle that began after the WikiLeaks founder became alternately celebrated and reviled for revealing state secrets in the 2010s. Kenya Explodes in Violence as Protesters Breach the Parliament Building Kenya exploded in violence on Tuesday as demonstrators clashed with police officers in the streets and stormed the national Parliament building after lawmakers passed a bill to increase taxes. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Deadly Attack Revives Fears of the Return of Mass Terror in Russia A deadly attack on a police station and places of worship in southern Russia raised the specter of a new wave of violence in the country’s restive Northern Caucasus region and underlined the mounting security challenges facing the Kremlin amid the demands of the war in Ukraine. Princess Anne Hospitalized With Minor Injuries Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, was hospitalized on Sunday evening after suffering a concussion and other minor injuries in an unspecified accident, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. Iran’s Onerous Hijab Law for Women Is Now a Campaign Issue In a sign that a women-led movement has gained ground, all of the men running for president have distanced themselves from the harsh tactics used to enforce mandatory hijab. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Israeli Official Describes Secret Government Bid to Cement Control of West Bank Israeli judges have long ruled that Israel’s control of the territory is a temporary military occupation and complies with international law. A powerful minister’s recent speech, caught on tape, suggested the government is trying to change that. As Ukraine Expands Military Draft, Some Men Go Into Hiding Fearful that conscription is a one-way ticket to bloody trench warfare, the men spend their days holed up at home to avoid draft officers who roam the streets. In Iran Election, a New Target for Conservatives: the Government A special presidential election campaign is featuring blistering attacks on the status quo by conservatives and the lone reformer alike. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: U.S. Will Redirect Deliveries of Patriot Missiles to Ukraine The Biden administration will rush advanced air defense missiles to Ukraine by delaying certain weapons shipments to other countries, a move that a White House spokesman described on Thursday as “difficult but necessary” given Russian advances in the war. When the Only Escape From War in Gaza Is to Buy a Way Out For many Palestinians, securing approval to exit the territory is possible only after raising thousands of dollars to pay middlemen or an Egyptian company. Asian Fears Come True as North Korea’s Russia Pact Amplifies Threat While the agreement rattled officials in South Korea and Japan, the two U.S. allies in recent years have been expecting growing security challenges from North Korea. @nytimes

Putin and Kim Sign Pact Pledging Mutual Support Against ‘Aggression’ President Vladimir Putin of Russia and North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, revived a Cold War-era mutual defense pledge between their nations on Wednesday, signing a new agreement that calls for them to assist each other in the event of “aggression” against either country. Nancy Pelosi Meets With Dalai Lama, Despite China’s Criticism A high-level U.S. congressional delegation, including the former House speaker Nancy Pelosi, met with the Dalai Lama at his Indian home on Wednesday, a visit that was condemned in advance by China’s government, which considers the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader a separatist. A Deadly Toll as an Intense Heat Grips Saudi Arabia Dozens of people have died amid scorching temperatures during the annual hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, according to reports from official media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. @nytimes

Here are the stories we are covering from around the world: Putin Arrives in North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim President Vladimir Putin of Russia has arrived in North Korea, according to Russian state media, visiting for the first time in 24 years after vowing to bring ties with Pyongyang to new heights and jointly rebuff what he called the “global neocolonial dictatorship” of the United States. Protests Erupt in Kenya Over Tax Hike Proposals Hundreds of Kenyans flocked to the center of the capital, Nairobi, to protest a proposed finance bill that many fear will significantly raise their already-high cost of living. Thaksin, Former Thai Premier, Indicted on Charges of Insulting Monarchy An indictment against Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minster of Thailand, was a reminder that the levers of power in the country remain firmly in the hands of the royalist-military establishment. @nytimes

Here are the stories we are covering from around the world: Putin Arrives in North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim President Vladimir ddPutin of Russia has arrived in North Korea, according to Russian state media, visiting for the first time in 24 years after vowing to bring ties with Pyongyang to new heights and jointly rebuff what he called the “global neocolonial dictatorship” of the United States. Protests Erupt in Kenya Over Tax Hike Proposals Hundreds of Kenyans flocked to the center of the capital, Nairobi, to protest a proposed finance bill that many fear will significantly raise their already-high cost of living. Thaksin, Former Thai Premier, Indicted on Charges of Insulting Monarchy An indictment against Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minster of Thailand, was a reminder that the levers of power in the country remain firmly in the hands of the royalist-military establishment. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: ‘A Hellscape’: Dire Conditions in Gaza Leave a Multitude of Amputees In Gaza, the lack of supplies and the scale of the wounded have forced surgeons to amputate limbs that elsewhere would have been salvageable. This has led to “a hellscape full of nightmarish scenes,” they say. Russia Sets Date for Start of Evan Gershkovich’s Trial A court in Russia says it will begin closed-door hearings in the espionage trial of the imprisoned American journalist Evan Gershkovich next week. America’s Voice in Taiwan Has Some Parting Advice About China As the US chief representative in Taiwan for three years, Sandra Oudkirk has some parting advice: Avoid panic about China’s combative language and moves, but don’t grow numb to the risks. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Putin Makes Cease-Fire Offer With Sweeping Demands on Ukraine’s Territory Vladimir Putin said Russia would be ready to order a cease-fire in Ukraine and enter negotiations with its government if Kyiv withdrew troops from four regions that Moscow has claimed and dropped its NATO aspirations. Ukraine quickly rejected the idea. G7 Leaders, Expanding the Circle, Shift Focus to Migration and the South G7 Leaders will share the stage with leaders from India, Brazil, Turkey and other non-Western countries, showcasing a shifting global landscape on the second day of their summit meeting. Doping Regulator Knew of Previous Positive Tests by Chinese Swimmers After the revelation in April that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned substance months before competing the Tokyo Olympics, China and WADA vigorously defended their actions. But it turns out there were other, earlier positive tests, too. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Weakened Leaders of the West Gather in Italy to Discuss an Unruly World The Group of 7 gathers major industrialized countries, but its leaders are politically weak and Ukraine and Gaza remain unsolved. Russian Prosecutors Finalize Indictment of Evan Gershkovich Russian prosecutors have finalized the espionage indictment against the imprisoned American journalist Evan Gershkovich, saying that he would be tried in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, where he was arrested more than a year ago. New Party in South Africa to Boycott Opening of Parliament A new South African political party, led by the former president Jacob Zuma, says the recent election was rigged and it will boycott the opening of Parliament. @nytimes