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Meloni v. Judges: In Italy, a Fight Over Migration Rekindles Old Hostilities NYT » World News Conservatives have often accused the Italian courts of overreach. The prime minister’s plan to outsource asylum requests is now part of that longstanding battle.

Live Updates: U.S. and Israeli Spy Chiefs Meet for Gaza Cease-Fire Talks NYT » World News The director of the C.I.A. was in Qatar for preliminary talks with Israeli officials aimed at reviving cease-fire negotiations with Hamas.

Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos NYT » World News Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.

Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy NYT » World News A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity.

As Russian Forces Turn to Glide Bombs, Ukrainian Civilians Fear a New Threat From the Skies NYT » World News Cities in eastern and southern Ukraine are increasingly being hit by Russian glide bombs, converted gravity bombs that can be guided to targets, often landing without detection, residents and officials say.

Duterte Says He Takes Responsibility for Philippine Drug War NYT » World News Former President Rodrigo Duterte was defiant in Senate testimony about the years of bloodshed that left thousands dead. “I did it for my country,” he said.

Uruguay’s Presidential Election Is Headed to a Runoff NYT » World News Yamandú Orsi, a center-left former mayor, finished first on Sunday but fell short of the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid another round of voting.

Monday Briefing NYT » World News Americans’ fears about the future of democracy.

In England’s Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics NYT » World News Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they’ve had eerie encounters.

Israel Calls the Shots in the Mideast as U.S. Plays a Lesser Role NYT » World News A once pivotal player has seen its influence become limited.

Bullied by China at Sea, With the Broken Bones to Prove It NYT » World News A violent attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat tests Hanoi’s muted but resolute approach to China’s aggression in the South China Sea.

Monday Briefing: A Majority of U.S. Voters Say Democracy is Under Threat NYT » World News Plus, a long-lost Chopin waltz.

Measured Comments From Israel and Iran on New Round of Strikes NYT » World News Israel’s prime minister said Israeli airstrikes on Iran had achieved their goals, and Iranian officials did not threaten retaliation.

Israeli Strike in Northern Gaza Killed and Injured Dozens of People, Gazan Officials Say NYT » World News Israel began a military offensive in the northern part of the enclave several weeks ago, targeting what it said was a regrouped Hamas presence in the area.

Israeli Strike On the City of Sidon Kills 8 People, Lebanon Health Ministry Says NYT » World News Israel’s military did not provide an immediate comment on the strike, but said earlier on Sunday that it was carrying out “targeted ground raids” in southern Lebanon.

Republic of Georgia Election NYT » World News The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not appear in Parliament.

Tom Jarriel, Globetrotting ABC News Reporter, Is Dead at 89 NYT » World News In his 37 years at the network, he was a White House correspondent, weekend anchor and correspondent for “20/20.” He won 19 Emmy Awards.

Republic of Georgia Election NYT » World News The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not appear in Parliament.

Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry NYT » World News Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.

Live Updates: Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes NYT » World News Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, appeared to strike a measured tone. He said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported.