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Ukraine’s Incursion Into Kursk Region of Russia Flips the Script on Putin NYT » World News The reality of 130,000 displaced Russians and a chaotic official response may begin to puncture the official line that Russia is steadily heading toward victory.

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks: What Has Happened and Where Things Stand NYT » World News As tensions in the Middle East escalate, negotiators are set to meet in Qatar to try to reach an agreement to end the war in Gaza. President Biden said he was “not giving up” but that it was “getting harder” to remain optimistic.

Rabbi Shmuel Butman, 81, a Brooklyn Voice of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Is Dead NYT » World News He was the public face of the Chabad-Lubavitch sect during the Crown Heights riots in 1991 and for decades lit its giant menorah in Manhattan every Hanukkah.

In Gaza, Israel’s Military Has Reached the End of the Line, U.S. Officials Say NYT » World News Israel has severely set back Hamas but will never be able to completely eliminate the group, U.S. officials said.

Mpox Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Risks NYT » World News The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over an outbreak that has spread to more than a dozen African countries.

Thursday Briefing: U.S. Assesses Israel’s War in Gaza NYT » World News Plus, a fake Elon Musk scam.

Whimsical Parade of Banksy Animals Sends Fans on a Giddy Hunt NYT » World News Each day for nine straight days, a new Banksy artwork appeared somewhere in London. For some, it became a citywide treasure hunt.

2 Bases in Germany Placed on Heightened Alert Over Suspicious Episodes NYT » World News The discovery led to the temporary lockdown of the base while the water supply was tested. NATO officials also reported that an intruder tried to forcibly enter one of the alliance’s bases in the country.

W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak NYT » World News The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries.

Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian Over Nord Stream Explosion NYT » World News The sabotage of the pipelines that carried Russian gas to Europe has become one of the central mysteries of the war in Ukraine.

Portraits of Survival: The Israeli Hostages Who Made It Home NYT » World News They are now trying to rebuild their lives, campaign for the return of the hostages still in Gaza and mourn for those who were killed.

Russia Moves Some Troops From Ukraine to Fight Incursion, Kyiv and U.S. Say NYT » World News Ukraine hopes that such a move will relieve pressure on frontline units. But Moscow appears reluctant to withdraw troops from eastern Ukraine, where it has been steadily advancing.

Middle East Crisis: Palestinian Authority Leader’s Visit Highlights Turkey’s Unique Role in Gaza Conflict NYT » World News Turkish officials have bashed Israel and praised Hamas, complicating their country’s place in diplomacy aimed at ending the war.

Thai Court Ejects Prime Minister From Office NYT » World News To many, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was a figurehead leader in a behind-the-scenes power struggle. He was ousted on ethics charges.

Ceasefire Talks on Sudan’s Civil War Open in Switzerland NYT » World News The American-backed talks in Switzerland, starting on Wednesday, aim to halt a catastrophic civil war. But only one side says it will turn up.

How Extreme Heat Is Threatening Education Progress Worldwide NYT » World News Children today face many more extreme weather hazards that can undermine global gains in education.

New Zealand Charity Accidentally Gives Away Meth Disguised as Candy NYT » World News Police were racing to recover the fake sweets, each of which contained up to 300 doses of methamphetamine. Three people sought medical attention.

Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia: What to Know NYT » World News The incursion caught Russia by surprise and signified a shift in tactics for Kyiv after more than two years of war with Russia.

China’s Extreme Fan Culture Makes Olympic Gold a Mixed Blessing NYT » World News Fans have mobbed athletes in public and staked out their homes. State media outlets denounced their “visibly aggressive” behavior.

UK Asylum Seekers Are Still on Edge After the Far-Right Riots NYT » World News Abdulmoiz, an asylum seeker from Sudan, feared for his life when far-right rioters tried to set fire to the hotel where he was housed. The violence has eased, but he is still afraid.