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Boyfriend Who Set on Fire Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies NYT » World News Dickson Ndiema died from injuries he sustained when he set Rebecca Cheptegei, his former partner, on fire. The police had planned to charge him with murder.

What to Know About the FGC-9 and Other 3-D-Printed Guns NYT » World News Homemade firearms are spreading faster than governments can keep up. For many gun designers, that’s the idea.

These Venezuelan Election Observers Got Death Threats. Now They’re in Hiding. NYT » World News The New York Times spoke to several election volunteers for Venezuela’s opposition party who found that Edmundo Gonzáles defeated Nicolás Maduro in July. They fled the country after facing death threats from Maduro’s supporters.

‘Ivan the Troll’ Has Made a 3-D-Printed Gun, the FGC-9, Go Viral NYT » World News From his Illinois home, he champions guns for all. The Times confirmed his real name and linked the firearm he helped design to terrorists, drug dealers and freedom fighters in at least 15 countries.

Fearing Airstrikes, Gaza School Shelters Try to Bar Hamas and Others NYT » World News Residents, already forced to flee their homes by intense bombardment, want to avoid becoming a target for Israeli forces hunting Hamas.

Ali Mohamed Kibao, Tanzania Opposition Official, Found Dead NYT » World News Ali Mohamed Kibao was beaten and acid had been poured on his face, according to an autopsy, his party said.

What to Know About the FGC-9 and Other 3-D-Printed Guns NYT » World News Homemade firearms are spreading faster than governments can keep up. For many gun designers, that’s the idea.

Australia Plans to Set Age Limits for Social Media NYT » World News The government is considering setting a minimum age, between 14 and 16, for platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Hostages Still Held by Hamas Are in ‘Grave Danger,’ Families Warn NYT » World News Six hostages who were found dead in Gaza recently had been held in narrow tunnels and suffered from malnutrition, family members said, citing an Israeli military investigation.

Polio Vaccinations Begin in Northern Gaza After Israel Detained a UN Convoy NYT » World News The U.N. said that Israeli forces held staff members for more than eight hours. The Israeli military said that it had intelligence suggesting there were “Palestinian suspects” with the convoy and stopped them for questioning.

Palestinian Militants in the West Bank Flex New Capabilities NYT » World News The increased Palestinian attacks, coupled with the expansion of Israeli military raids and increased settler violence, have created a spiral of violence that analysts say is set to worsen.

Israel Strikes in Part of Gaza Packed With Displaced People NYT » World News The Civil Defense in Gaza said a large number of people had been killed and wounded. Israel said it had attacked militants.

1 Person Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike Near Moscow, Russia Says NYT » World News Russia’s air defense system shot down 20 drones in the region, the country’s defense ministry said.

How Nail Salons Lift Morale in Ukraine NYT » World News Even a visit for a manicure, which often involves navigating power outages and air-raid sirens, can turn into an act of defiance as Russia’s war in the country drags on.

White House Says G.O.P.’s Afghanistan Report Offers ‘Little or Nothing New’ NYT » World News President Biden’s spokesman denounced the House Republican investigation of the chaotic 2021 withdrawal as partisan and one-sided.

Airstrikes Hit Syrian City Said to Be a Weapons Research Hub, Killing 18 NYT » World News Syria accused Israel of carrying out the attacks in and around Masyaf, where experts say missiles and unconventional weapons are developed. Israel did not comment.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump and Harris Prepare to Debate NYT » World News Plus, is it A.I. or real life?

Germany to Tighten Border Controls as Anti-Immigrant Parties Gain Votes NYT » World News The government said it would expand patrols as part of a ‘hard line’ on illegal migration following two deadly stabbings by rejected asylum-seekers and a surge in support for the far right.

Palestinian Militants in the West Bank Flex New Capabilities NYT » World News The increased Palestinian attacks, coupled with the expansion of Israeli military raids and increased settler violence, have created a spiral of violence that analysts say is set to worsen.

Palestinians Hold Funeral for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, American Slain in West Bank NYT » World News Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old from the Seattle area, was shot and killed, when Israeli forces opened fire during a protest she was attending in a village in the West Bank, witnesses and Palestinian officials said.