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Dozens Are Killed by ISIS-Linked Rebels at a Church in Congo NYT &rt; World News The attack raised questions about diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in the Central African country.

R.S.F. Coalition Names Leaders of Sudan’s Parallel Government NYT &rt; World News The move by a paramilitary-led coalition may make it even harder for the African country to hold together.

Train Derails in Germany NYT &rt; World News The accident occurred near the southern city of Ulm.

Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69 NYT &rt; World News A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.

U.S. Reaches Trade Deal With Europe NYT &rt; World News The United States and the European Union agreed to a 15 percent base tariff after weeks of negotiations, which were among the Trump administration’s most difficult discussions.

Thailand-Cambodia Fighting Forces Thousands to Flee NYT &rt; World News The conflict is one of the deadliest clashes ever between the two countries. Thirty-four people have died, and over 165,000 have been displaced.

Dozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar NYT &rt; World News Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.

Israel Says It Has Paused Some Military Activity in Gaza as Anger Grows Over Hunger NYT &rt; World News Operations in three parts of the enclave were temporarily halted on Sunday to allow more aid to enter the territory, the Israeli military said. It was unclear if the decision would relieve the hunger crisis in Gaza.

Kartik Kumra Was Ready for Indian’s Fashion Moment NYT &rt; World News As the “big guys” dabble in Indian looks, Kartik Kumra is in it for the long haul. And stars like Kendrick Lamar and Stephen Curry are wearing his designs.

Germany’s Far-Right Party May Be Banned. Its Voters Fear Being Left Voiceless. NYT &rt; World News Supporters of the Alternative for Germany say they might quit voting if the party is outlawed. Some opponents are against such a move, too.

The Far Right in Germany Wants to Soften Its Image, Not Its Policies NYT &rt; World News The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has adopted a code of conduct for its members, without changing its positions on immigration and other issues.

No Meals, Fainting Nurses, Dwindling Baby Formula: Starvation Haunts Gaza Hospitals NYT &rt; World News After Israeli restrictions on aid, hunger has risen across Gaza. Doctors and nurses, struggling to find food themselves, lack the resources to stem the surge.

Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Ship of Activists and Aid NYT &rt; World News It was at least the third vessel blocked this year while challenging Israel’s naval blockade and seeking to deliver supplies by sea to a population facing rising starvation.

Dance Poles and Leopard-Print Walls: Love Motels Ready Rooms for Climate Summit NYT &rt; World News The Brazilian city of Belém, host to the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference, is short on hotel rooms. Love motels are offering a solution.

Thailand and Cambodia Trade Fire Despite Cease-Fire Promises NYT &rt; World News President Trump said on Saturday that both countries had agreed to a halt in the fighting. But on Sunday morning, skirmishes erupted once more.

Amid Growing Fury Over Gaza, Israel Says It Is Easing Aid Restrictions NYT &rt; World News As starvation rises in Gaza, prompting global outrage, Israel’s military said it would restart airborne aid delivery there and make land deliveries less dangerous.

E.U. Cuts Aid to Ukraine Over Corruption Concerns NYT &rt; World News The $1.7 billion reduction capped a tough week for President Volodymyr Zelensky as he deals with Ukraine’s governance issues.

A Golfing Trump Is Greeted by Protesters in Scotland NYT &rt; World News The president was criticized by demonstrators on a range of issues, from his stance on immigration and Gaza to his ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A Grim Anniversary in Canada’s Fight Against Guns NYT &rt; World News Firearms smuggled in from the United States are flooding Canada’s streets, but the topic is largely absent from border security discussions amid the U.S. trade war.

Dry Taps, Empty Lakes, Shuttered Cities: A Water Crisis Batters Iran NYT &rt; World News After a five-year drought and decades of mismanagement, Tehran is at risk of running out of water in several weeks, the government warned.