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First War, Then Floods Drive Pakistani Families From Their Homes NYT &rt; World News Near the Indian border, many people who fled the recent India-Pakistan conflict have had to leave again, this time because of rising waters.

Putin and Xi Invoke Wartime Unity as They Hail Ties in Beijing NYT &rt; World News The Russian and Chinese leaders drew on a shared view of their countries’ roles in World War II to cast their modern-day partnership as a challenge to the West.

Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State, Joining Pressure on Israel NYT &rt; World News The recognition was conditioned on the release of hostages by Hamas. It comes after similar moves by other countries as they try to push Israel to end the war in Gaza.

Kim Jong-un Heads to Beijing by Train NYT &rt; World News The North Korean leader’s favorite mode of transportation provides him — like his father and grandfather before him — with tight security. But it’s no express train.

What to Know About Jair Bolsonaro’s Coup Plot Trial NYT &rt; World News The former Brazilian president is charged with planning a coup after losing the 2022 elections. He says he pursued only legal avenues to remain in power. Here is what to know about the trial.

A World Reshaped by A.I. Needs Museums More Than Ever NYT &rt; World News There’s a bumper crop of museums opening from Taiwan to Paris to Harlem. Look for stand-alone buildings, extensions, remade landscapes — and two presidential libraries.

Cue the Sun: This Lab Recreates Hot, Sweaty Days to Test Humans NYT &rt; World News Our reporter hits the treadmill to understand how scientists study extreme heat.

How Jair Bolsonaro Tried, and Failed, to Stage a Coup in Brazil NYT &rt; World News Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, stands trial on Tuesday, accused of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 elections. Evidence suggests this is how he tried to do it.

Ukraine Pursues a Weapons Buildup More Potent Than Any Security Guarantee NYT &rt; World News Kyiv sees a well-equipped army as a stronger deterrent to Moscow than any Western pledges to defend it. It is working to attract billions to buy more arms.

A Move to the U.S. to Avoid Tariffs? There Are Trade-Offs. NYT &rt; World News Bizerba, a German company that makes industrial slicers for Subway, is thinking about shifting production to the United States, if it can overcome the challenges.

An Earthquake Killed Hundreds in Afghanistan NYT &rt; World News Rescue workers struggled to reach isolated areas in eastern Afghanistan after a magnitude 6.0 quake.

Landslide Kills More Than 1,000 People in Sudan, Rebel Group Says NYT &rt; World News The landslide leveled a village in the remote Marra mountains, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said. It asked international aid organizations for help in recovering bodies.

Xi’s Parade to Showcase China’s Military Might and Circle of Autocrats NYT &rt; World News China will mark Japan’s defeat in World War II with a parade of missiles, soldiers and leaders like Kim Jong-un of North Korea and Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Searching the Rubble After Afghanistan’s Deadly Earthquake NYT &rt; World News Hundreds of people were killed and at least 2,500 others were injured in a difficult to reach mountainous region. Officials warned many more people may still be awaiting rescue.

For Putin, the Global Isolation Is Easing NYT &rt; World News Eurasian leaders eagerly met the Russian leader at a summit this week, as President Trump has helped ease his isolation over the war in Ukraine.

An Earthquake Killed Hundreds in Afghanistan NYT &rt; World News Rescue workers struggled to reach isolated areas in eastern Afghanistan after a magnitude 6.0 quake.

Joe Bugner, 75, British Boxing Champ Who Slugged It Out With Ali, Dies NYT &rt; World News A European titleholder as well, he twice went the distance with Ali and another time with Joe Frazier, losing the bouts but gaining their respect.

California’s High Potency Cannabis is Fueling a ‘Cali Weed’ Trend in the UK NYT &rt; World News Potent California-grown marijuana is so popular in the U.K. that large quantities are being illegally smuggled on passenger flights, officials say.

Exxon and California Spar in Dueling Lawsuits Over Plastics NYT &rt; World News The oil giant accused the state’s attorney general and four nonprofit groups of defamation after they sued over recycling claims.

Russia Suspected of Jamming GPS for E.U. Leader’s Plane, Officials Say NYT &rt; World News The Bulgarian authorities believe that Russia disrupted navigation signals that would have been used by a plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen, European officials said.