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Middle East Crisis: Global Leaders Press Iran and Israel to Avoid Escalation NYT » World News A flurry of talks sought to avert a wider war after Iran’s weekend attack. Israeli officials were considering a range of retaliatory moves, including a military strike.

Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange Building Partly Collapses in Fire NYT » World News The 17th-century building, one of the city’s best-known structures, was once the financial center of Denmark.

Ukraine’s Big Vulnerabilities: Ammunition, Soldiers and Air Defense NYT » World News The shortages add up to a dire situation for Ukraine in the third year of the war, presenting commanders with near impossible choices on how to deploy limited resources.

For Israel’s Allies, Iranian Missile Strike Scrambles Debate Over Gaza NYT » World News Israel’s restless allies have voiced anger over the death toll in Gaza, but when their archnemesis launched a missile barrage, they set it aside. At least for the moment.

Lebanese Official Blames Israel’s Spy Agency for Killing Near Beirut NYT » World News The U.S. had accused the dead man of being a financial middleman between Hamas and Iran. The interior minister said there were suggestions that the killing “was carried out by intelligence services.”

Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China NYT » World News Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from Europe about trade and geopolitical tensions.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News A chance for U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal NYT » World News Microsoft plans to invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Gulf.

Israeli Civilians Kill Two Palestinian Men in the West Bank, Officials Say NYT » World News The Israeli military said the men were killed during a “violent exchange” that followed a report of a Palestinian attacking an Israeli shepherd.

Johnson Says House Will Vote on Stalled Aid to Israel and Ukraine NYT » World News The speaker, who has delayed for months amid G.O.P. opposition to funding for Kyiv, said he would bring up foreign aid legislation along with a bill aimed at appeasing Republican skeptics.

Israel Weighs Response to Iran’s Attack as Allies Push for Restraint NYT » World News The Israeli war cabinet met again on Monday to discuss the strike, with some hawkish members of the prime minister’s government calling for a swift and forceful retaliation.

Palestinians Trying to Return to Northern Gaza Say Israeli Troops Fired on Them NYT » World News An emergency worker and two people who tried to make the journey said Israeli troops shot into the crowd, forcing people to turn back in panic.

Tuesday Briefing: Donald Trump’s Trial Begins NYT » World News Also, Israel weighs a response to Iran and Sudan marks a year of war.

Expert Panel Calls on Germany to Legalize Abortion in First 12 Weeks NYT » World News For decades, Germany allowed early abortions even while keeping them illegal. A government-appointed commission says the system is “untenable.”

Britain’s Leaders Condemn Iran’s Attacks but Urge Israel to Show Restraint NYT » World News Rishi Sunak said the government in Tehran was “intent on sowing chaos” in the region, but he also called for restraint from “all sides.”

Protesters Block Roads Across U.S. to Push for Gaza Cease-Fire NYT » World News The coordinated protests across the United States and around the globe were planned in part to coincide with Tax Day in the United States.

Ukraine Sees ‘Hypocrisy’ in Western Allies’ Defense of Israel NYT » World News The U.S., British and French militaries helped intercept Iranian missiles and drones, but Ukrainians say they haven’t provided the same help against Russian air attacks.

Iran’s Strike on Israel Creates Military Uncertainty, Diplomatic Opportunity NYT » World News Analysts feared Iran’s strikes might set off a wider war. But with Israel still weighing its response, the attack’s military and diplomatic consequences have yet to be determined.

One Year of Civil War in Sudan: What We Know About the Conflict NYT » World News The fighting between two generals leading competing military factions has now been going on for a year, leading to massacres, hunger and a massive wave of people fleeing their homes.

Al Gore Thinks Trump Will Lose and Climate Activists Will Triumph NYT » World News Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization.