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They’re in Hot Water in Idaho. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing. NYT &rt; World News Nearly 500 buildings in the state capital get their heat from a clean, renewable source located deep in the ground.

At This Clinic in Hawaii, Nature Is the Medicine NYT &rt; World News A neglected parcel of land was restored by volunteers and patients at a community medical center. Along the way, their health also improved.

Living Car-Free in Arizona, on Purpose and Happily NYT &rt; World News One community near Phoenix is taking a “completely different” approach to development.

What to Know About the Only US Military Base in Greenland NYT &rt; World News Since World War II, American forces have been stationed on the island. Today, from a remote outpost, they watch the skies.

JD Vance to Lead Controversial Visit to Greenland NYT &rt; World News Amid President Trump’s push to take over the world’s largest island, the administration says it is sending the vice president to visit a military base there.

Sudan Military Bombing Kills Dozens in Attack on Market in Darfur NYT &rt; World News The bombing in a crowded market, which monitors called a likely war crime, was a grim reminder of the brutal toll caused by both sides in the two-year civil war.

Wednesday Briefing: A Cease-Fire Deal for the Black Sea NYT &rt; World News Plus, the hit series “Adolescence.”

Gazans Voice Frustration With Hamas in Rare Protest NYT &rt; World News One Gazan who attended the rally said the protesters wanted Hamas to end the war and leave the enclave.

India Said to Have Meddled in Canada Party Election NYT &rt; World News Indian agents and proxies raised money and helped organize support in 2022 for Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader who is the main challenger to Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Vandals of Paddington Statue Were ‘Antithesis’ of Beloved Bear, Judge Says NYT &rt; World News A jurist in England scolded two members of the British Royal Air Force who damaged the bear, saying their actions “lacked respect and integrity.”

Mob Descends on a Comedy Club After a Comic Jokes About a Politician NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said criticism is “the soul” of Indian democracy. But his allies unleashed vigilantes after a comic who called a politician a “traitor.”

Olympic Track Officials to Require Sex Tests for Female Athletes NYT &rt; World News The change affects women with atypical genetics who have been able to compete if they suppressed their testosterone levels.

Gérard Depardieu Takes the Stand in Trial Over Sexual Assault Allegations NYT &rt; World News The French actor testified in court for first time against accusations that he groped a co-worker, after years of serious allegations over his behavior.

Trump to Name Right-Wing Media Critic Ambassador to South Africa NYT &rt; World News L. Brent Bozell III, who must be confirmed by the Senate, would be stepping into the role at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.

White House Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Fighting in Black Sea NYT &rt; World News The agreement announced after parallel sets of talks in Riyadh would be the first significant step toward the full cease-fire the Trump Administration had been pushing, but it still would fall short.

Trump’s Team Calls Europe ‘Pathetic’ in Leaked Signal Group Chat Messages NYT &rt; World News Trump officials have demanded more European military spending and questioned the continent’s values. Leaked messages show the depth of the rift.

Online Harm Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency NYT &rt; World News Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.

Israeli Police Question Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident NYT &rt; World News Witnesses said that Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked settlers in his home village. The Israeli military said he was detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denies.

Online Harm Groups Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency NYT &rt; World News Sadistic online gangs are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.

Japanese Court Disbands Unification Church in Wake of Abe Killing NYT &rt; World News The assassination in 2022 of Shinzo Abe, the country’s former prime minister, led to an investigation into the group’s political ties and manipulation of its followers to raise funds.