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Spate of Violent Antisemitic Attacks Rattles Australia NYT » World News The police said they were investigating whether “overseas actors” were involved the vandalizing of synagogues and a day care center.

Israel Keeps Up Raids in West Bank, Arresting 25, Palestinian Reports Say NYT » World News As many as 600 people were held in a hospital overnight, the mayor of the city of Jenin told a Palestinian news agency. The death toll from the two-day operation rose to 10, officials said.

Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology NYT » World News Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology” for “unlawful” activities at The Sun newspaper and agreed to pay substantial damages.

Libya Deports 613 Migrants Headed for Europe NYT » World News Libya deported more than 600 men from Niger last month as North African countries — financed by the European Union to tackle migration — have ramped up expulsions of sub-Saharan Africans.

Labeling Mexican Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Could Expose U.S. Companies to Sanctions NYT » World News Isolating U.S. companies from cartel activities could be almost impossible given that the criminal groups operate in sectors like agriculture and tourism, leaving some American businesses vulnerable to sanctions.

Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War NYT » World News Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat.

One Family in Gaza Returned Home. But Home Was Gone. NYT » World News “It took us a few minutes to accept that this pile of rubble was our home,” said Islam Dahliz, whose family was ordered by Israeli forces to evacuate Rafah in May.

Ex-Executive Who Oversaw South Korean Airport Renovations Is Found Dead NYT » World News Son Chang-wan was in office while works were undertaken at Muan International Airport. Last month, a plane crashed into a concrete barrier there, killing 179 people.

Wednesday Briefing: Trump Opponents Push Back NYT » World News Plus, an interview with the Nobel laureate Han Kang.

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico NYT » World News While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.

Rubio Oversees Halt to Foreign Aid and Meets With Asian Diplomats on Day 1 NYT » World News Marco Rubio told State Department employees that changes under President Trump “are not meant to be destructive, they’re not meant to be punitive.”

Bimla Bissell, Vital Aide to Four U.S. Ambassadors to India, Dies at 92 NYT » World News Her house was a hub for generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.

As Trump Takes Office, Zelensky Urges Europe to Stand Firm Against Russia NYT » World News Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united and “learn how to take care of itself.”

Trump’s Executive Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback NYT » World News Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.

Wind Power in U.S. Faces Hit From Trump’s Executive Order NYT » World News In a sweeping order, President Trump halted federal approvals for new wind farms, in a move that could affect projects on land and in the ocean.

Trump Closes Border, Leaving Migrants in Mexico With Few Options NYT » World News On Monday, President Trump took action to seal the nation’s southern border and terminate the widely used CBP One app, leaving migrants in Mexico feeling desperate and disheartened.

Europe Braces for a New Trump Era, Uncertain About What It Means NYT » World News President Trump appears willing to shake up almost every policy area, and a behind-the-scenes E.U. task force has been trying to prepare. But is Europe ready?

Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Oct. 7 Attack NYT » World News Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 Hamas-led assault.

Start of Prince Harry’s Trial Against Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Is Delayed NYT » World News The case represents the last major legal reckoning for victims and perpetrators of the phone hacking scandal that tarnished Britain’s news media more than a decade ago.

U.K. May Change Terrorism Law After Southport Attack, Starmer Says NYT » World News After a teenager admitted murdering three girls at a dance class, Keir Starmer said people were being radicalized into violence for its own sake and terrorism laws might need to change.