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Denmark’s Prime Minister Is Attacked in Copenhagen Square NYT » World News Mette Frederiksen, who has led the country since 2019, was “beaten,” her office said. The police said an arrest had been made, but a motive is unclear.

What We Know About Israel’s Deadly Strike on U.N. School Complex in Gaza NYT » World News Israel said it struck three classrooms used by 20 to 30 Palestinian militants. Gazan health authorities said that many women and children were among the dozens killed.

Putin, at Economic Forum, Again Talks About Nuclear War NYT » World News The Russian leader’s chatter about nuclear weapons has picked up since the U.S. allowed Ukraine to use its conventional weapons against military targets in Russia.

Stars Singing Under the Stars: A Global Gala Celebrates Opera NYT » World News Italy’s government pulled out all the stops to celebrate one of Italy’s most important national art forms.

U.S. Fund for Nuclear Radiation Victims Set to Expire Amid Impasse in Congress NYT » World News Lawmakers are looking for a way to extend the program to compensate victims of government-caused nuclear contamination who fell ill, and some are seeking to expand it.

U.S. Considers Expanded Nuclear Arsenal, a Reversal of Decades of Cuts NYT » World News China’s expansion and Russia’s threats of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine and in space have changed a U.S. drive to reduce nuclear weapons.

Blinken to Visit Israel and Three Arab States Next Week NYT » World News The U.S. secretary of state is expected to visit Israel, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan over three days.

U.N. Adding Israel and Hamas to List of Countries and Groups That Harm Children NYT » World News A man mourned his two daughters in the southern Gaza city of Rafah in April.

Gaza Aid Pier Repaired After Damage by Rough Seas, U.S. Says NYT » World News Food, water and other supplies are expected to begin to flow through the pier again “in the coming days,” the U.S. military said.

White Politician Poised for Power Faces Hurdle in South Africa NYT » World News As John Steenhuisen, who leads the second-largest party, negotiates for a place in the government, he must overcome perceptions that his Democratic Alliance favors the interests of white people.

Sávio to Manchester City? UEFA Says Not So Fast NYT » World News The rise of multiclub networks introduced a web of conflicts to European soccer, and could block a young Brazilian’s heralded transfer to Manchester City.

A Premier League Fight Intrudes on Euro 2024 NYT » World News The European Championship starts in a week. So why are the headlines about Manchester City?

What To Know About the Israel-Hezbollah Clashes NYT » World News Here’s a closer look at the clashes between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, which have raised fears of a broader Middle East conflict.

As Fighting Rages in Ukraine, a Struggle Is On for Artillery Supremacy NYT » World News Ukrainian forces say U.S. shells are making a difference. Across the border, they say, Russia is trying to get its artillery nearer targets like the city of Kharkiv.

Middle East Crisis: Israel Defends Strike on U.N. School Complex Where Thousands Sheltered NYT » World News The attack targeted about 30 fighters hiding inside classrooms, an Israeli military spokesman said. Palestinian officials said civilians were among the dead.

Rishi Sunak, British Prime Minister, Apologies for Leaving D-Day Events Early NYT » World News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded that he made a major public relations misstep in the heat of a general election campaign.

Japan Runs on Vending Machines. It’s About to Break Millions of Them. NYT » World News New yen notes set to be introduced this summer won’t be compatible with many machines that businesses like ramen shops rely on.

U.S. Confronts Failures as Terrorism Spreads in West Africa NYT » World News American and French forces have been ordered out of several countries after a series of coups.

From the I.R.A. to the Principal’s Office, a Life’s Evolution Echoes Belfast’s NYT » World News Jim McCann was an I.R.A. member who, convicted of attempted murder, spent 18 years in jail. Now, he’s an educator, and his turn away from violence mirrors Northern Ireland’s embrace of peace.

Japan’s Tourism Surge Leaves Some Residents Frustrated NYT » World News The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are frustrated.