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Olympic Men’s Triathlon Postponed Because of Pollution in the Seine NYT » World News Water-quality tests early Tuesday showed that the river running through Paris was unsafe for swimming, organizers said.

In the 1,500, There’s Katie Ledecky and Then There’s Everyone Else NYT » World News Ledecky has not lost a 1,500-meter freestyle race in 14 years. Even her rivals admit they hit the water knowing they’re racing for second.

China Cleared Swimmers in Doping Dispute, Citing Tainted Burgers NYT » World News Two Chinese athletes, one of whom was named to the Olympic team in Paris, tested positive in 2022 for a banned steroid. China blamed contaminated food, as it had after previous positive tests.

Netanyahu Vows ‘Severe’ Response to Deadly Rocket Attack Tied to Hezbollah NYT » World News Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.

El Chapo’s Son Abducted El Mayo and Flew Him to U.S., Officials Now Say NYT » World News U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo, forced Ismael Zambada García onto a plane bound for Texas, in a case that landed the two Sinaloa cartel leaders in custody last week.

Tuesday Briefing: Less Than 100 Days to Go NYT » World News Plus, results in Venezuela’s tainted election and the new math of swimming

Is the Seine Clean Enough? Olympic Triathletes Wait on Testers. NYT » World News Water-quality results recorded before dawn on Tuesday will determine if the men’s triathlon race will take place hours later.

Aides in Congress Create Dissent Channel to Protest Support for Israel NYT » World News An anonymous group of junior staff members has modeled its effort on an internal State Department messaging system, hoping to create an outlet for calls for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza.

U.S. and Other Countries Denounce Venezuela Election Results NYT » World News The United States and many Latin American countries said President Nicolás Maduro cannot claim victory without the full release of vote counts.

Huw Edwards, Former BBC Anchor, Charged With Making Indecent Images of Children NYT » World News Huw Edwards, who led the BBC’s coverage of major events, including King Charles III’s coronation, has been charged with three offenses, the police said on Monday.

Israeli Troops Held for Questioning in Prisoner Abuse Investigation NYT » World News At least nine reservists were detained at a military base holding thousands of Gazans, prompting ultranationalists to break into the base in protest.

Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French NYT » World News Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.

Fencing Feud Highlights Ukrainian-Russian Animosity at Olympics NYT » World News The war has torn apart old alliances and heightened the acrimony. A Ukrainian fencer is competing after her refusal to shake hands with a Russian rival got her barred from the world championships.

Southport Stabbing: At Least 8 People Injured in English Seaside Town Attack NYT » World News They were injured in a knife attack in Southport, near the northern English city of Liverpool.

Man Detained in France After Breaking Into Railway Site Near Rouen NYT » World News The man was picked up days after arsonists caused travel chaos by damaging train signaling cables around France, but he is not a suspect in that case, prosecutors say.

How a Crisis for Vultures Led to a Human Disaster: Half a Million Deaths NYT » World News The birds were accidentally poisoned in India. New research on what happened next shows how wildlife collapse can be deadly for people.

African National Congress Expels Former President Jacob Zuma NYT » World News The African National Congress severed ties with its former leader over his decision to become the leading voice of an opposition party in the last election.

Erdogan Says Turkey Could Enter Israel to Help Palestinians NYT » World News It was unclear whether the comments reflected any concrete plans, but they drew a strong response from Israel.

Is the Olympic Flame Real? NYT » World News Two torches may have lit it to open the Paris Games, but that’s not a fire in the cauldron.

Sinead O’Connor Died of Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Death Report Says NYT » World News A death certificate filed last week revealed the natural causes behind the death last July of Ms. O’Connor, the Irish singer and activist.