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Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans NYT » World News Leaders of all six Gulf states will meet on Friday to strategize with Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts ahead of a broader Arab summit early next month.

How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s NYT » World News Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.

Multiple Bus Explosions in Israel Put Country on Terrorism Alert NYT » World News The attempted attacks on Thursday, which injured no one but shut down buses and trains across the country, came amid Israel’s ongoing raids in the West Bank and as its cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza nears its end.

In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans NYT » World News European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.

World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. Officials NYT » World News The World Anti-Doping Agency withdrew a defamation lawsuit and an ethics case against American officials critical of its handling of failed tests by members of China’s Olympic swimming squad.

Bibas Family Remains Returned to Israel, Hamas Says NYT » World News Hamas released what it said were the remains of two young children and their mother who were taken hostage in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Their fates had captivated a nation.

Trump Administration Abruptly Clears Out Migrants It Sent to Guantánamo NYT » World News A transfer operation on Thursday repatriated 177 Venezuelans via a handoff in Honduras, while one migrant was brought back to U.S. soil.

U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion NYT » World News The American opposition to a draft of a Group of 7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine comes after President Trump blamed Kyiv for starting the war.

China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting NYT » World News Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the country of using its position as host of the multilateral gathering to promote diversity and climate change.

Video Shows a Rare ‘Doomsday’ Fish Off the Coast of Mexico NYT » World News Oarfish are rarely documented by scientists, but one was seen this month by a group visiting a beach in Mexico.

Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling NYT » World News The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.

Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation NYT » World News The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.

With Explosive Goggles, Ukraine Sought to Blast Russian Drone Operators NYT » World News A senior Ukrainian intelligence official confirmed the plot to blow up drone goggles. But it was unclear how much effect the scheme had on Russian forces.

Why Did QR Codes Appear on About 1,000 Graves in Munich? NYT » World News The mystery has bewildered city workers and set off a police investigation.

Large Holes Open Up in Surrey, England; Car Teeters on the Edge NYT » World News A giant hole opened up on a street in Surrey, southwest of London, forcing evacuations and leaving a car teetering on the edge. The cause was unknown.

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla? NYT » World News Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term NYT » World News President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84 NYT » World News He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It NYT » World News European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous proportions.

Zelensky to Meet U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Amid Public Spat With Trump NYT » World News Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky were expected to discuss possible paths to ending the war and ways to defuse tensions between Washington and Kyiv.