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Coal Plant Ranked as Nation’s Dirtiest Asks for Pollution Exemption NYT &rt; World News The facility, in Colstrip, Mont., used a new E.P.A. system for requesting special waivers from President Trump.

Some Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Were Shot Multiple Times, Officials Say NYT &rt; World News The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said that nearly all of the 15 bodies recovered had gunshot wounds.

Richard Bernstein Dies at 80; Times Correspondent, Critic and Author NYT &rt; World News He wrote from Europe and Asia, served as a book critic and produced a raft of books, on subjects ranging from the French condition to multiculturalism.

With Trump’s Tariffs, the Chasm Between Allies and the U.S. Widens NYT &rt; World News President Trump announced sweeping levies on countries across the world. Washington’s partners have been bracing for the fallout.

Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Global Tariffs NYT &rt; World News Plus, David Hockney’s biggest show.

Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake NYT &rt; World News Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.

Why Did Israel Break the Cease-Fire in Gaza? What to Know About the Attacks NYT &rt; World News A top official said “large areas” of the enclave would be seized, suggesting that Israel intended to hold on to more territory.

Entire Staff Is Fired at LIHEAP NYT &rt; World News The move threatens to paralyze the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps to offset high utility bills for roughly 6.2 million people nationwide.

Desperation Grows in Gaza as U.N. Shutters Bakeries NYT &rt; World News Anxious residents rushed to obtain bags of flour as the United Nations warned that Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries were deepening the humanitarian crisis.

Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds NYT &rt; World News A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.

Heathrow Was Warned of Power Supply Vulnerabilities, Airlines Advocate Says NYT &rt; World News The official told a parliamentary committee that he had raised concerns about the resilience of Heathrow’s electricity supply just days before a fire forced the airport to shut down.

Death Sentences Commuted for 3 Americans Over Failed Congo Coup NYT &rt; World News The three Americans had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment ahead of an expected visit from a Trump official.

23 More Women Come Forward With Allegations Against Serial Rapist NYT &rt; World News Zou Zhenhao was convicted in London of raping 10 women in Britain, where he was a student, and in China.

Bangkok Building Collapse Leads to Scrutiny of Chinese Company NYT &rt; World News Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.

Israel Announces Plans to Seize ‘Large Areas’ of Gaza as It Expands Offensive Against Hamas NYT &rt; World News Israel Katz warned that “large areas” of the enclave would be seized and added to security zones controlled by the military.

‘I’m Here! Can You Hear Me?’: One Family’s Story of Death in Gaza NYT &rt; World News The Abu Teirs thought the Israel-Hamas cease-fire might mean they could start to rebuilding their lives. But a new round of Israeli airstrikes dashed those dreams.

Fire Briefly Disrupts Heathrow Airport Train Service NYT &rt; World News Trains linking Paddington Station with Heathrow’s Terminal 5 may be canceled or face delays of up to 30 minutes.

Angola Rail Line Offers Clues to Trump’s Africa Policy NYT &rt; World News The $4 billion project was the Biden administration’s signature initiative in Africa. Early signs are that the Trump team supports it, too, for mineral access if nothing else.

Military Fires on Chinese Red Cross Aid Convoy in Myanmar, Rebels Say NYT &rt; World News The army has also launched airstrikes against rebel groups as aid organizations struggle to reach parts of the country devastated by the earthquake.

Wednesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News Election results in the U.S.