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America’s Wobbly Democracy NYT » World News Lessons from a London bridge.

Elon Musk Joined Trump’s Call With Zelensky NYT » World News Elon Musk was with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago when the president-elect spoke with Ukraine’s leader. It is not clear if they discussed any change in U.S. policy toward Ukraine.

Playing Out a Dream, a Long, Long Way From Home NYT » World News An academy of a team in England’s lower leagues offers Americans at the end of their collegiate eligibility a chance to continue their soccer careers.

Notre-Dame’s Bells Ring Together for First Time Since Fire NYT » World News The sound of Notre-Dame’s bells pealed throughout Paris for the first time since 2019 — a symbol of rebirth as it prepares to reopen next month.

Russia Hits Ukraine with Drones, Missiles Overnight NYT » World News Millions trek to shelters nightly or take their chances at home as unceasing missile and drone attacks drag on. Some Ukrainians are looking — with hope or sarcasm — to Trump for respite.

Party Whose Leader Is Known for Antisemitism Joins Lithuanian Government NYT » World News A new coalition includes a party led by a politician notorious for antisemitic remarks, another blow to the longstanding refusal by Europe’s mainstream parties to join with those seen as extremist.

Emergency Responders Have Stopped Operating in Northern Gaza NYT » World News People have been forced to dig through rubble in search of their neighbors after the main emergency service in Gaza said it had stopped operations there because of Israeli attacks.

India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’ NYT » World News In 1988, India ruled Salman Rushdie’s “Satanic Verses” could not be imported. This week, the ban was lifted because officials could not find the original order.

How My War Came Home NYT » World News A reporter thought of his city in the west of Ukraine as a haven from Russian bombs — until a strike hit his street.

Emergency Responders Have Stopped Operating in Northern Gaza NYT » World News People have been forced to dig through rubble in search of their neighbors after the main emergency service in Gaza said it had stopped operations there because of Israeli attacks.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban and European Far-Right Leaders Welcome Trump’s Return NYT » World News Viktor Orban of Hungary and other right-wing European politicians hail the return of a U.S. president who shares their tough views on issues like immigration.

Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles? NYT » World News The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.

Violent Attacks in Amsterdam Driven by Antisemitism, Israel Says NYT » World News The police said 57 people were arrested amid violence tied to a soccer game between Dutch and Israeli teams. Israel said it was sending planes to rescue its citizens.

Ireland to Hold General Election: What to Know NYT » World News The Republic of Ireland will hold its first general election in almost five years on Nov. 29, after Prime Minister Simon Harris said he would dissolve parliament on Friday.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News Here’s what you need to know.

Argentina Drove Down Teen Pregnancy. Then Came Javier Milei. NYT » World News Argentina has been known as one of Latin America’s most socially progressive countries. But President Javier Milei’s austerity measures have cut programs aimed at helping women.

Prince William: Past Year Hardest of Life, After Kate and Charles’ Cancer Diagnoses NYT » World News While in South Africa for the Earthshot Prize, the prince told reporters that the cancer diagnoses of his wife, Catherine, and his father, King Charles, had been “brutal.”

Friday Briefing: Biden promises a peaceful transition NYT » World News Plus, the readers turning to “healing fiction.”

Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media NYT » World News The proposed legislation would put the country at the forefront of regulating social media access for children.

Interpol Tightens Oversight After Autocrats Target Its Databases NYT » World News The changes are intended to stop governments from using the world’s largest police organization to harass and monitor political dissidents.