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An Iranian American Was Arrested in Iran, U.S. Confirms NYT » World News Rights groups said that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, was recently arrested in Iran, although the State Department did not confirm that he was the person detained.

Polio Vaccination Underway in Gaza NYT » World News Aid agencies said that children in some areas of northern Gaza where Israel is mounting an offensive against Hamas will miss the doses, compromising the effectiveness of the campaign.

Trump or Harris Victories Offer Different Futures for Ukraine NYT » World News The presidential candidates have expressed starkly contrasting visions for America’s role in the war, as well as the NATO alliance that serves as a shield against Russian aggression.

A Lebanese Town Tries to Stay Out of Israel-Hezbollah War NYT » World News While Lebanese are united against Israel’s onslaught, some in southern towns where Hezbollah does not hold sway say they feel caught between Israel’s firepower and Hezbollah’s fighters.

After Deadly Floods in Spain, Thousands of Volunteers Help in Recovery Effort NYT » World News As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 211 people dead, ordinary citizens have flocked to devastated areas to help clean, donate and rebuild.

Polish Radio Station Uses A.I. to Interview Dead Nobel Laureate NYT » World News A radio station in Poland fired its on-air talent and brought in A.I.-generated presenters. An outcry over a purported chat with a Nobel laureate quickly ended that experiment.

Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism. NYT » World News Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime.

Israel Says Elite Naval Commandos Abducted Hezbollah Operative NYT » World News It appeared to be the deepest Israeli operation by sea and ground inside Lebanon during the current war.

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy NYT » World News A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.

COP16 Talks in Colombia Adopt a Novel Way to Pay for Conservation NYT » World News The meeting created a fund that would compensate countries for the use of genetic information.

Pentagon Will Send Additional Fighter Jets and Destroyers to Middle East NYT » World News The deployment comes as concern grows that Iran may soon retaliate for Israeli strikes on its territory last month.

Kemi Badenoch, New Leader of the U.K.’s Tories, Vows to Make the Party More Conservative NYT » World News Elected as the new leader of Britain’s oldest party, Ms. Badenoch has not hesitated to wade into thorny issues like transgender rights or Britain’s colonial legacy.

Did Climate Change and Late Warnings Add to Spain’s Flooding Disaster? Locals Say Yes. NYT » World News Spaniards left bereft by extraordinary flooding understand the waters became unstoppable. But they say earlier warnings could have saved lives.

Taking Time NYT » World News Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

Mexico Supreme Court Justice Seeks to Ease Political Tensions, but Obstacles Persist NYT » World News A lone voice on Mexico’s Supreme Court has proposed a way to ease the political tensions that have arisen over a judicial overhaul. But big obstacles could prevent any deal.

Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns NYT » World News With fewer men willing to fight, Russia is focusing on cash incentives for those who sign up, seeking to avoid an unpopular draft while still increasing the ranks of soldiers.

Abortion Rights Issue Surfaces in Canada Before U.S. Election NYT » World News The Canadian government proposed legislation this week to crack down on anti-abortion organizations that provide “dishonest counseling” to pregnant women.

Young African Voters Reject Liberation-Era Political Parties NYT » World News Political parties that have governed for decades since African countries overthrew colonial rulers are now being challenged by frustrated young voters.

Israel’s Peace Talks in Gaza and Lebanon: What to Know NYT » World News Complex negotiations involving several players are proceeding on two separate but related tracks.

In Mexico, Archaeologists Spot a Maya City Behind a Wall of Trees NYT » World News A city with temple pyramids not far from the road and a site with a Maya complex built alongside a sinkhole lend to evidence that the Maya civilization was even more sprawling than known.