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‘I Hope Trump Won’t Deceive Us’: Ukrainians Are Wary of U.S. Minerals Deal NYT &rt; World News In a major mining region of Ukraine, President Trump’s proposal to collect profits from mineral wealth is meeting with a mix of skepticism and weary acceptance.

Trump Treats European Allies as a Cash Cow NYT &rt; World News President Trump has shown a willingness to fracture the trans-Atlantic alliance with his tariffs and demands for higher military spending.

Detained in The Hague, Duterte Pursues a Political Comeback at Home NYT &rt; World News Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity, is running for mayor in a race analysts say he could win.

Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On NYT &rt; World News The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of the incident, which described the vehicles as “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals.

YouTuber Is Arrested After Leaving Diet Coke on Isolated Tribe’s Island NYT &rt; World News A 24-year-old American man went to a far-flung island in hopes of filming an encounter with the Sentinelese, the Indian authorities said. It is illegal to make contact with the tribe.

At Least 14 Dead in Russian Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown, Ukraine Says NYT &rt; World News The missile strike was the latest in a series of Russian attacks on urban centers that have caused significant civilian casualties despite ongoing cease-fire talks.

What One Image Shows About a Strike in Gaza NYT &rt; World News What one image shows about the aftermath of a strike on a shelter in Gaza.

Rubio Warns Russia that U.S. Patience on Ukraine War Is Running Out NYT &rt; World News Whether the Kremlin is serious about peace talks to end the Ukraine war will become clear soon, the secretary of state said.

How ‘Free Speech’ Became a New Flashpoint Between Europe and U.S. NYT &rt; World News The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.

Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction NYT &rt; World News The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.

Mass Grave From Roman Empire Found Under Vienna Soccer Field NYT &rt; World News Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome battled Germanic people nearly 2,000 years ago.

Russell Brand Is Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in U.K. NYT &rt; World News British prosecutors said that they had charged the comedian and actor with offenses between 1999 and 2005, involving four women.

What Is Next for Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted President? NYT &rt; World News South Korea’s former president still faces criminal charges of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law. If found guilty, he could be imprisoned for life.

Israeli Military Orders New Evacuation of Gaza City Neighborhoods NYT &rt; World News The order came not long after Palestinian health authorities said dozens of people, including children, were killed in strikes on a school turned shelter. Israel said it was looking into the reports.

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do to EU-China Trade Relations? NYT &rt; World News The European Union is deepening other trade partnerships as U.S. relations sour. But with China, the relationship could get closer — or more combative.

Celebrations as South Korean Court Removes Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol NYT &rt; World News The country’s Constitutional Court formally ended the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law, ending months of turmoil. But the country remains deeply divided.

Jubilation in South Korea After President Who Declared Martial Law Is Ousted NYT &rt; World News The nation’s top court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, clearing the way for the election of a new president.

China Retaliates Against Trump With 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods NYT &rt; World News The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.

India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts NYT &rt; World News The legislation passed by Parliament on Friday would allow non-Muslims to help administer so-called Waqfs. The move fueled concerns that the rights of Muslims are being infringed on.

Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says NYT &rt; World News Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.