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In Mexican Desert, Digging for a ‘Miracle’: Bringing the Missing Back Home NYT » World News Tens of thousands of people have vanished in northern Mexico, many because of cartel violence. An unlikely partnership offers families a form of closure.

Gaza Rescuers Are Haunted by Voices of Those They Couldn’t Save NYT » World News Rescuers rushing to the scene of Israeli airstrikes save those who they can, but are forced to leave many behind. “My soul is tired from this war,” one said.

South Korean Unrest Conspiracy Theories Are Spread by Social Media NYT » World News Right-wing YouTube​rs helped President Yoon Suk Yeol​ win his election. They are now his allies in the wake of his botched imposition of martial law.

In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns NYT » World News Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.

In Kosovo, Christian Converts Hope to Revive a Pre-Islamic Past NYT » World News Christian converts in Kosovo, where the vast majority of people are Muslim, hope to revive a pre-Islamic past they see as a key to their European identity.

How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today NYT » World News A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq NYT » World News A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.

Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations NYT » World News In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that bases hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.”

Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer? NYT » World News A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.

U.S. Hits Chinese Cybersecurity Company With Sanctions After Breach NYT » World News The agency imposed penalties on a company it blamed for supporting the Chinese hacking group Flax Typhoon in a 2022-23 infiltration.

Elon Musk Trolls Britain and Defends Tommy Robinson in Flurry of Social Media Posts NYT » World News In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator.

Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81 NYT » World News She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.

Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry Workers NYT » World News The prints were made by both long-necked sauropods and a predator, megalosaurus, and were found in one of the largest discoveries in decades.

South Korea’s Dueling Protests NYT » World News A standoff between the impeached president’s security team and officials seeking to detain him was echoed on the streets outside the presidential residence.

After Fierce Lobbying, Treasury Sets Rules for Billions in Hydrogen Subsidies NYT » World News With a lucrative tax credit, the Biden administration is hoping to establish a new industry that might help fight climate change.

Impeached President Faces Down Detention Bid, Stoking South Korea’s Crisis NYT » World News Blocked by bodyguards in an hourslong standoff, officials retreated without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on insurrection charges.

European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government NYT » World News Germany and France’s top diplomats went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, and part of a flurry of Western outreach.

More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea NYT » World News An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders NYT » World News The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.

A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan NYT » World News In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.