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Hundreds Flee One of Gaza’s Last Working Hospitals, Fearing Israeli Attack NYT » World News Israeli forces have been expanding their operations in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis for weeks, and on Wednesday called for civilians at a hospital there to leave for “safer spaces.”

Macron Says Booksellers Can Stay Put During Olympic Games NYT » World News The French president’s decision brought relief to the sellers who have long operated near the Seine, and avoided a standoff.

Biden Shields Palestinians in the U.S. From Deportation NYT » World News The president, who is facing mounting criticism over U.S. support for Israel, used an authority that exempts people from deportation if their homeland is in crisis.

U.S. Has New Intelligence About Russia’s Nuclear Capabilities NYT » World News A congressman’s cryptic statement about the development set Washington abuzz about what the intelligence was and infuriated White House officials.

Thursday Briefing: Indonesia’s New Leader NYT » World News Also, a coalition forms in Pakistan and motorbikes pile high in Vietnam.

The U.K. Labour Party’s Worst Enemy Might Be Itself NYT » World News The party has a large lead in the polls but recent missteps have led to questions about the management skills of its leader, Keir Starmer.

FBI Director Wray Makes Secret Trip to Israel NYT » World News Christopher A. Wray, whose agency has worked with Israeli authorities to pursue atrocities committed by Hamas, has made his first visit to Israel since the war began, the bureau disclosed.

Israeli Media Report Netanyahu Has Pulled Out of Cease-fire Talks in Egypt NYT » World News Some family members of the hostages still in Gaza criticized any such decision and protested outside the homes of Israeli officials.

The Detention of Rocío San Miguel Raises Human Rights Concerns NYT » World News The detention of Rocío San Miguel, and her disappearance for many days, has Venezuelan human right activists concerned that they have entered a new era of repression.

Locust Swarms Could Expand Their Range in a Hotter, Stormier World NYT » World News The crop-devouring pests love arid conditions and the occasional downpour. Global warming is offering more of both.

A Divided France Splits Over Death of Robert Badinter NYT » World News Robert Badinter, the former minister who abolished the death penalty, was honored in Paris after his death on Friday, but members of the far left and right were told they were unwelcome.

Nicolas Sarkozy’s Prison Sentence Halved to 6 Months NYT » World News Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France saw an appeals court uphold his conviction for illegally financing an election campaign, but he received a lighter sentence.

Three Climate Takeaways From Indonesia’s Presidential Election and the Vote for Subianto NYT » World News The presumed winner supports policies that have led to a boom in coal-burning, but also to the creation of a nascent electric-battery industry.

History, by and of Women NYT » World News Dabbling in the Anne de Courcy extended universe.

Dries van Agt, Former Dutch Prime Minister, Dies at 93 NYT » World News As justice minister he weathered a hijacking crisis and later pushed to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He and his wife died in a joint act of euthanasia.

Austin, Speaking by Video, Reiterates U.S. Support for Ukraine NYT » World News Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke on Wednesday to a U.S.-led group that marshals military aid to Ukraine.

Britain Confronts Fears of a (Gasp!) Tea Shortage NYT » World News Shipping issues in the Red Sea have led to delays in tea deliveries, but British retailers assured consumers that any shortages would be a “blip.”

Hundreds Flee Nasser Hospital in Gaza After Israel Orders Evacuation NYT » World News The Israeli military threatened to take action to stop what it called Hamas activity at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.

How to Vote in the Mexican Elections From Abroad NYT » World News Millions of Mexicans living outside the country can vote in the upcoming elections — as long as they register this month.

Ukraine, Struggling on Land, Deals Blow to Russia at Sea NYT » World News The Ukrainian military says it has sunk a large Russian landing ship off the coast of Crimea, although Ukrainian troops inland find themselves in a precarious position.