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For Putin, Who Has Swayed Trump Before, Meeting Is Chance to Reset Ties NYT &rt; World News The U.S. president is pushing to end the war in Ukraine, but analysts say the Russian leader could turn a hastily planned meeting to his advantage.

Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video NYT &rt; World News Footage shows a Chinese coast guard vessel chasing a Philippine boat and then ramming a Chinese warship. It was the latest confrontation in the contested waters.

Perpetrator in 1975 Iceland Bank Theft Comes Forward, 50 Years Later NYT &rt; World News Baskets of coins disappeared overnight from an Icelandic bank in 1975. Last month, someone finally owned up.

India’s Supreme Court Tells New Delhi to Round Up Stray Dogs NYT &rt; World News In cities across the country, the feral animals are both loved and feared. The judges are forging into intensely emotional territory by going after the ones in the capital.

Rescuers Find Body of American Hiker Who Was Missing in Pyrenees NYT &rt; World News Cole Henderson, 27, was last heard from in early July. Rescue workers found his body on Aug. 8, the Spanish police said.

As Heat Wave Hits Southern Europe, Wildfires Kill 2 NYT &rt; World News Firefighters were battling blazes in France, Spain and Portugal. Forecasters warned that temperatures would soar above 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some places.

Russia Makes a Swift Battlefield Advance, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks NYT &rt; World News Russian forces have moved several miles into Ukrainian-held territory in the east, threatening to outflank Ukraine’s positions.

Why Surrendering a Key Eastern Region Would Be Hard for Ukraine NYT &rt; World News As President Trump talks of land swaps, Ukrainians find it difficult to imagine giving up the Donbas, for military, humanitarian and political reasons.

Israeli Hostage Families Call for Nationwide Work Stoppage NYT &rt; World News Relatives of captives held by Hamas excoriated the Israeli government for what they called “an endless war without purpose.” It was unclear how many would join them.

A Glow-Up Gone Awry NYT &rt; World News A restoration of a beloved figure of the Virgin Mary causes an uproar. “The Macarena cannot be made up!”

As Europe’s Heat Waves Intensify, France Bickers About Air-Conditioning NYT &rt; World News As heat waves batter Europe, the need (or not) for air-conditioning has become part of the political tug of war in France between the right and the left.

Zakaria Zubeidi, Palestinian Militia and Theater Leader, Speaks After Release From Prison NYT &rt; World News Zakaria Zubeidi inspired Palestinians and horrified Israelis. Freed from jail during a recent truce, he questions what his many lives have achieved.

Foreign Recruits in Ukraine Military Are Killed in Russian Missile Strike NYT &rt; World News Russia has repeatedly targeted soldiers assembled at military academies, barracks and parade grounds.

Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow. NYT &rt; World News A government advisory noting the high fat and sugar levels in many popular snacks was seen by some as an attack on India’s beloved street food.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s Washington Crackdown NYT &rt; World News Also, Israel-Qatar tension.

Trump Says He’s Going to Alaska to See What Putin ‘Has in Mind’ NYT &rt; World News President Trump set a low bar for his summit with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, saying he was ready to walk away if no deal was forthcoming.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s Washington Crackdown NYT &rt; World News Also, Israel-Qatar tension.

Brazil Clamped Down on Big Tech. Trump’s Tariffs Could Change That. NYT &rt; World News With President Trump on their side, U.S. technology companies now have more leverage in Brazil, where they seek to influence new rules policing their platforms.

Who Were the Al Jazeera Journalists Killed in an Israeli Strike in Gaza? NYT &rt; World News Israeli officials said it was a targeted strike aimed at one of those killed, Anas al-Sharif, whom it accused of being a Hamas fighter posing as a reporter.

What to Know About Al Jazeera, the Broadcaster Israel Accuses of Supporting Hamas NYT &rt; World News Al Jazeera, five of whose reporters the broadcaster said were killed by an Israeli strike, has angered governments across the region that claim it gives voice to terrorists. The outlet denies that.