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Cardinal Dolan of New York Shares His Conclave Advice: ‘Bring a Book’ NYT &rt; World News Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some tips for first-timers taking part in the sometimes lengthy process of choosing the next pope.

4 Lessons for Trump From the UK’s Failed Rwanda Migrant Deportation Deal NYT &rt; World News The United States is said to be in talks with the African country about taking in expelled migrants. There may be lessons in London’s experience.

Live Updates: Conclave to Elect New Pope Is Set to Begin NYT &rt; World News The most voting cardinals ever will gather in the Sistine Chapel to select the next leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics, at an uncertain moment for the church.

Second U.S. Navy Jet in 2 Weeks Is Lost Off the U.S.S. Truman NYT &rt; World News The aircraft went overboard on Tuesday as it tried to land on the aircraft carrier stationed in the Red Sea. Two pilots suffered minor injuries.

Betting Sites Place Odds on the Papal Conclave NYT &rt; World News Online oddsmakers correctly predicted President Trump’s election victory last year. They face a far tougher task in forecasting the next pope.

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What to Expect From the Conclave, the Process of Electing a New Pope NYT &rt; World News Once the conclave begins, cardinals are not allowed to leave, other than for meals and to sleep at night, until a successor is named.

Israel Downs Drone as Houthis Vow to Continue Tit-for-Tat Strikes NYT &rt; World News The Israeli military said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.

Gazans React to Israel’s New Plan NYT &rt; World News Israel’s plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.

A top cardinal asks for divine guidance at a ‘difficult’ moment in history. NYT &rt; World News Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, invoked the Holy Spirit to guide the electors during Mass on Wednesday.

Friedrich Merz Has a Tough Job as Germany’s Chancellor. It Just Got Tougher. NYT &rt; World News Friedrich Merz’s halting path to the chancellor’s office inflamed his challenges at home and abroad, including a threat from the far right.

China Is Likely to Play Hardball in U.S. Tariff Talks NYT &rt; World News Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China.

With Tears of Joy and Anxiety, Waiting for P.O.W.s to Come Home, at Last NYT &rt; World News In a parking lot in Ukraine, hundreds of family members gathered to greet loved ones being repatriated from Russian prisons. Amid happy reunions, there was anguish, too.

What Happened When Trump Altered the Deal With Law Firms and Universities NYT &rt; World News Does the prisoner’s dilemma still apply when the rules break down?

Scenes From India’s Strikes in Kashmir and Pakistan NYT &rt; World News After weeks of tensions from a terrorist attack in Kashmir, India conducted strikes against Pakistan. Anger on both sides has the world bracing for an escalation.

How The Times Covers the Papal Conclave NYT &rt; World News There are, technically, 133 papal contenders but no official candidates. Here’s how a New York Times team determines the front-runners.

Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes Before Moscow’s Victory Day Parade NYT &rt; World News The attacks came a day before a Russian-proposed cease-fire was to take effect and as Moscow prepared to welcome foreign dignitaries for a parade.

Xi’s Visit to Russia Complicates China’s Courtship of Europe NYT &rt; World News Xi Jinping, China’s leader, is reinforcing his bond with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. But that could hurt Beijing’s efforts to repair ties with Europe.

How Tensions Between India and Pakistan Led to Strikes NYT &rt; World News India said early Wednesday that it had conducted strikes on Pakistan, two weeks after a deadly terror attack killed more than two dozen civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir. To understand the conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries, New York Times senior writer Katrin Bennhold spoke with our South Asia bureau chief, Mujib Mashal, to get his perspective on the ground.

India vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales NYT &rt; World News Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.