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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Offers to Resign as Zelensky Plans Major Shake-Up NYT » World News President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to make the broadest changes to his government since Russia invaded more than two years ago.

Pope Praises Indonesia’s ‘Delicate Balance’ Within Diversity NYT » World News The pontiff said “mutual respect” was the key to harmony in the majority-Muslim country, where a pluralist tradition has been put to the test by extremist groups.

Two Years After Deadly Floods Hit Pakistan, It’s Happening Again NYT » World News Millions of people still recovering from the devastation of 2022 are bracing for the possibility of losing what they’ve rebuilt.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Casualties from a Russian strike in Ukraine.

Timeline: Ukraine-Russia War’s Deadliest Attacks NYT » World News Rescue efforts were still underway after two missiles hit a Ukrainian city on Tuesday, the latest attack of a yearslong war.

Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Shot in Leg in Clash With Police NYT » World News Mr. Wine, a pop star turned politician who ran for president, is in the hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening, one of his lawyers said.

Witnesses Describe Horrific Scene in Poltava After Russian Missile Strike NYT » World News The devastation of the strikes on Tuesday was shocking even to Ukrainians who have seen many such scenes during the war.

Elon Musk’s Starlink Agrees to Block the X Social Network in Brazil NYT » World News Brazilian regulators had said Sunday that Starlink planned to defy government orders to block X in the country. On Tuesday, the satellite-internet service said it would comply.

Wednesday Briefing: Russian Strike Kills 50 in Ukraine NYT » World News Plus, a quiz to test healthy brain habits.

No Time to Run: Russian Missiles Hit Ukraine City Just After Sirens Sound NYT » World News More than 50 people were killed by two high-speed missiles that hit a military academy in the eastern city of Poltava, one of the most lethal Russian strikes in the war.

The Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Is Set on Fire in Gasoline Attack NYT » World News Rebecca Cheptegei, a long-distance runner who competed in the Olympic marathon in Paris, is in critical condition after a man poured gas on her and set her on fire, police in Kenya said.

U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation NYT » World News The number of insurgent attacks has increased, officials say, as Iraq and the United States negotiate a plan to wind down the U.S.-led military mission.

Maduro Declares Christmas in October in Venezuela NYT » World News With the nation’s democracy in shambles, President Nicolás Maduro tries to inject some holiday cheer.

Ukraine President Fires Head of Ukrenergo Power Company NYT » World News The head of Ukrenergo was reportedly blamed for failing to fortify energy infrastructure, which has come under steady Russian bombardment, leading to blackouts.

South Korean Teenagers Detained Over Deepfake Sexual Images NYT » World News The country has been hit by a wave of sexually explicit videos and pictures that have spread online, prompting the authorities to launch a sweeping investigation.

Russia’s Attack on Poltava Comes After a Week of Strikes in Ukraine NYT » World News Moscow appears to have stepped up the tempo of its attacks, resulting in a wave of death and destruction in Ukraine.

At Least 12 Die Trying to Cross English Channel, French Authorities Say NYT » World News The French maritime authorities said that 65 people were picked up from the sea after their vessel encountered unspecified difficulties.

The pace of the war in Ukraine has been picking up in recent weeks. NYT » World News Ukrainian firefighters battle a blaze at an apartment block after a strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Friday.

As Israelis Push for Hostage Deal, Netanyahu Refuses to Change Course NYT » World News In strikes and protests, many Israelis are pushing their government to prioritize the release of hostages above the immediate defeat of Hamas. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to change course.

Here are the latest developments. NYT » World News Two ballistic missiles hit an educational institution and a neighboring hospital in Poltava, eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.