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Collecting the Dead Russia Left Behind NYT » World News Civilians who gather dead Russian soldiers face many of the war’s perils along the front, where death is ubiquitous.

U.S. to Present Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council NYT » World News A resolution for the U.N. that American diplomats are circulating was notable for its strong language in seeking a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

Doctors, Back From Gaza Hospitals, Tell Congress of Horrors Amid Cease-Fire Push NYT » World News Volunteers who treated patients in harrowing conditions lobbied American officials on the urgency of an immediate cease-fire.

In New Zealand, Experiencing the Miracle of Flight Anew NYT » World News The country's domestic airlines play a crucial role in connectivity. But for the casual flier, even the journey is captivating.

As Americans Flee Haiti, 2-Year-Old Is Separated from His Parents NYT » World News The boy had been dropped off with relatives nearly three weeks ago and was airlifted back to his Florida home. He is part of a growing number of Americans trying to flee Haiti.

Friday Briefing: The U.S. Sues Apple NYT » World News Also, India’s opposition faces troubles and tips for a healthier relationship with your phone.

Johnson Says He Will Invite Netanyahu to Address Congress NYT » World News Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, also said he would support having a speech delivered “to Congress in a bipartisan way.”

Vaughan Gething of Wales Is Europe’s First Black Head of Government NYT » World News Mr. Gething, 50, was narrowly elected leader of Wales’s governing Labour Party this week, and then was elected first minister by the Senedd, or Welsh Parliament.

Why Do Autocrats Like Putin Bother to Hold Elections? NYT » World News These votes can demonstrate control, serve as a warning and create the illusion of accountability.

Ireland’s Prime Minister Stepped Down. So What Happens Now? NYT » World News Leo Varadkar, the prime minister of the Republic of Ireland, resigned unexpectedly on Wednesday, prompting a political scramble in the government. Here’s what to know about what happens next.

Suicide Bombing Outside Afghan Bank Kills at Least 20 NYT » World News The blast targeted a bank in Kandahar, where Taliban members had gathered to collect their salaries, witnesses said.

Luis Rubiales, Former Spanish Soccer Chief, Faces Arrest NYT » World News Mr. Rubiales, who resigned after kissing a player at the Women’s World Cup, is a focus of Spanish investigators looking into accusations of corruption and money laundering.

Toddlers Smell Like Flowers, Teens Smell ‘Goatlike,’ Study Finds NYT » World News Two musky steroids, and higher levels of odorous acids, distinguish the body odors of teens and tots, a new study finds.

Tax Dispute Becomes Political as India Freezes Opposition’s Accounts NYT » World News Just weeks before pivotal elections, the authorities have blocked access to several of the Indian National Congress’s main bank accounts, the party said.

Israel Says It Has Killed Dozens of ‘Terrorists’ in Al-Shifa Hospital Raid NYT » World News The Israeli military’s raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, the largest in the territory, has stretched into a fourth day.

Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Leaves 10 Injured NYT » World News Ukraine said it had intercepted all 31 missiles fired at the capital. But debris injured at least 13 people and damaged several buildings.

Middle East Crisis: Blinken Meets With Egypt’s President as U.S. Pushes for Cease-Fire at U.N. NYT » World News Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is on his sixth wartime trip to the Mideast as part of diplomatic efforts to arrange for an immediate pause in the fighting in Gaza.

Long Before Amsterdam’s Coffee Shops, There Were Hallucinogenic Seeds NYT » World News A nearly 2,000-year-old stash pouch provides the first evidence of the intentional use of a powerful psychedelic plant in Western Europe during the Roman Era.

Portugal Had Little Appetite for the Far Right, Until Chega NYT » World News Memories of dictatorship are fading. Dissatisfaction is mounting. It was a ripe moment for the Chega party to appeal to voter frustrations.

Blinken Describes New U.S. Push at the U.N. for Gaza Cease-Fire NYT » World News In Saudi Arabia, the secretary of state described a U.S. draft resolution at the U.N. Security Council calling for “an immediate cease-fire tied to the release of hostages” in Gaza.