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Javier Milei, Trump’s ‘Favorite President,’ Has Few Deals to Offer — but Lots of Adoration NYT &rt; World News Javier Milei of Argentina might not be that useful for the United States on economics or geopolitics — but he can help to fight the culture wars.

‘It Had Teeth’: A 3-Year-Old Discovers Ancient Treasure in Israel NYT &rt; World News While on a hike with her family, a child stumbled across a 3,800-year-old Egyptian amulet. It will go on display in an upcoming exhibition.

Prince Harry Expresses ‘Relief’ Over Charity Commission’s Sentebale Investigation NYT &rt; World News A British regulator said it would examine concerns about Sentebale, the charity Harry co-founded, looking at its chair as well as its trustees.

Israel Hits Syria With New Strikes and Ground Raid as Tensions Soar NYT &rt; World News Israel defended the moves as necessary security measures, but Syria accused it of trying to destabilize the country.

Insulin Test Used to Convict Lucy Letby of Murder Was Unreliable, Experts Say NYT &rt; World News A new report by neonatal and toxicology experts casts doubt on the test results that were pivotal to the case against the British nurse.

What Is the ICC? What to Know After Hungary’s Announcement NYT &rt; World News Hungary said it would pull out of the International Criminal Court as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visited the country.

Europe Has Economic Power. Can It Use It Against Trump’s Tariffs? NYT &rt; World News European leaders have said they would prefer to negotiate. If that fails, their response could go beyond anything they’ve tried before.

Pressing Assault, Israel Shifts the Goal Posts in Gaza NYT &rt; World News Israel wants to squeeze Hamas into releasing the dozens of hostages still held in the enclave. But other objectives have since emerged.

Putin Envoy Says He’s in U.S. for Talks With Trump Administration NYT &rt; World News Kirill Dmitriev wrote on social media that his meetings were about restoring a U.S.-Russian dialogue that was “completely destroyed under the Biden administration.”

Live Updates: China and Europe Vow to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Investors’ shock at the size of the levies sent markets in Asia sharply lower. Experts warned that the global economy could be upended.

Ignoring Protests, Thailand Opens Door to Myanmar’s Military Leader NYT &rt; World News Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who has long been treated like a pariah on the global stage, is visiting Bangkok barely a week after an earthquake that killed at least 3,000 people in his country.

Hungary Announces ICC Withdrawal as Netanyahu Visits NYT &rt; World News The announcement came hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel arrived in the country for a visit despite facing an international arrest warrant.

What is ‘Qatargate,’ the Latest Furor Embroiling Israel? NYT &rt; World News This week, the police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid claims that members of his team worked simultaneously for the state of Qatar. He is not a suspect, but two of his media advisers have been arrested.

Not Even a Royal Invite Spared the U.K. From Trump’s Tariffs NYT &rt; World News In spite of a prolonged charm offensive by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Trump said that Britain would be hit with the universal base rate levied on all countries.

Hong Kong Surfers Turn ‘Nothing Into Something’ NYT &rt; World News The scene in the Chinese territory is concentrated at a few beaches with inconsistent swell. One intrepid surfer says it’s all about “turning nothing into something.”

The Country Was Fake. But Its Land Grab in Bolivia Was Real. NYT &rt; World News Emissaries of the “United States of Kailasa,” led by a fugitive holy man, were deported after negotiating 1,000-year deals with Indigenous groups.

Thursday Briefing NYT &rt; World News The start of a global trade war.

Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda NYT &rt; World News The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.

South Korean Actress’s Suicide Spurs Scrutiny of Ex-Boyfriend NYT &rt; World News The death of the actress Kim Sae-ron has plunged her former boyfriend, the superstar actor Kim Soo-hyun, into the biggest crisis of his career.

Netanyahu Arrives in Hungary, Finding a Rare Welcome in Europe NYT &rt; World News The visit comes as the Israeli prime minister faces an arrest warrant against him by the International Criminal Court.