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How a Remote Australian Town Nearly Ran Out of Food NYT » World News Many isolated Indigenous communities are dependent on fragile supply chains. This year, floods made that dramatically clear.

Britain Shakes Off Recession as Economy Grows Faster Than Expected NYT » World News Gross domestic product increased 0.6 percent in the first quarter, after shrinking the two previous quarters.

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

Jacob Zuma, Once Leader of the A.N.C., Becomes Its Political Rival NYT » World News Spurred by his anger at the African National Congress, Mr. Zuma formed his own political party and is gathering support among voters aggrieved by the failures of South Africa’s governing party.

Breach Grows Between Biden and Israel’s Leaders Over Rafah Invasion NYT » World News Defiant Israelis have vowed to do “whatever is necessary” in the Gaza Strip despite the American president’s threat to withhold weapons.

U.S. Ship Carrying Aid for Gaza Departs From Cyprus NYT » World News A Pentagon spokesman said bad weather had made it impossible to install a new floating pier and causeway.

U.N. agency that helps Palestinians says it has closed its headquarters in East Jerusalem after attacks and fire. NYT » World News The leader of the agency said Israeli residents had set the fire, which caused extensive damage, but that no staff had been injured.

Japanese American Civil Rights Group Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire NYT » World News The call for a truce followed months of pressure from younger members who believed the group had a duty to stand up for Palestinians.

Chad’s Military Ruler Is Announced as Winner of Disputed Election NYT » World News The Central African country’s incumbent president and his prime minister both ran. Shortly after the prime minister claimed victory, the president was declared the winner.

Bernard Pivot, Host of Influential French TV Show on Books, Dies at 89 NYT » World News For 15 years, French viewers watched Mr. Pivot on his weekly show, “Apostrophes,” to decide what to read next.

Breach Grows Between Biden and Israel’s Leaders Over Rafah Invasion NYT » World News Defiant Israelis have vowed to do “whatever is necessary” in the Gaza Strip despite the American president’s threat to withhold weapons.

As Gaza Talks Falter, Negotiators Look for a Deal or a Scapegoat NYT » World News President Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons if Israel attacks Rafah has scrambled cease-fire talks. But much of the various sides’ recriminations may be to gain advantage — or shift blame.

Friday Briefing: Stormy Daniels, Day Two NYT » World News Also, Israel-Hamas talks falter again.

Breach Grows Between Biden and Israel’s Leaders Over Rafah Invasion NYT » World News Defiant Israelis have vowed to do “whatever is necessary” in the Gaza Strip despite the American president’s threat to withhold weapons.

Israel ‘Smashing Into Rafah’ Will Not Eradicate Hamas, Biden Aide Says NYT » World News The president has grown increasingly wary of a major assault in the densely populated city in southern Gaza.

Biden’s Warning Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Netanyahu NYT » World News “If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” the Israeli prime minister said, as the U.S. threatened to withhold more weapons.

Boeing Plane Goes Off Runway in Senegal, Leaving at Least 10 Injured NYT » World News The authorities in Senegal said the incident involving the aircraft, a Boeing 737 that was flying to Mali, was under investigation.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities, Including One Far Over the Border NYT » World News Analysts say Ukraine is trying to disrupt the Russian military’s logistical routes and combat operations by targeting the facilities that supply fuel for its tanks, ships and fighter jets.

Ramón Fonseca, Cofounder of Panama Papers Law Firm, Dies NYT » World News Mr. Fonseca died while awaiting the verdict in his trial for money laundering tied to the 2016 scandal exposed by a massive leak of documents from his firm.

Venezuelan Show Contestants Compete for Maduro’s Presidential Campaign Jingle NYT » World News The program is one way President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is trying portray himself and his allies as joyful, colorful characters determined to save the nation.