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Middle East Crisis: German and British Diplomats Visit Israel, Hoping to Head Off Escalation NYT » World News Since an attack by Iran, world leaders have been working to persuade Israel to avoid a response that could drag the region into a broader war.

Heavy Rain and Floods Disrupt Dubai Airport and Kill 19 in Oman NYT » World News A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates, bringing cities to a standstill.

Israel’s Offensive in Gaza: An Update on Where the Conflict Stands NYT » World News More than six months after the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, Israel’s campaign to eliminate the armed group in Gaza is pressing ahead.

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to Unknown Location Amid Heat Wave NYT » World News The unexpected relocation was attributed to a heat wave, and came as the military government is facing increasingly emboldened rebel forces.

A Timeline of Britain’s Troubled Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda NYT » World News The U.K. government hopes to pass a bill this week, two years after the plan was first unveiled, in an effort to override a ruling by Britain’s highest court that Rwanda is not safe for refugees.

Inflation in U.K. Slows to 3.2%, Lowest in More Than 2 Years NYT » World News As the economy cools, pressure is building on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Israel’s difficult choices on Iran.

In Ukraine With Soldiers From the International Legion NYT » World News Our photographer spent four days at a remote Ukrainian trench outpost manned by soldiers who signed up from abroad.

Why Elections Take So Long in India NYT » World News The election is a giant undertaking that requires millions of poll workers, voting machines and security forces to cover deserts, mountains, forests and megacities.

What Can ‘Green Islam’ Achieve in Indonesia? NYT » World News Clerics in Indonesia are issuing fatwas, retrofitting mosques and imploring congregants to help turn the tide against climate change.

The Global Turn Away From Free-Market Policies Worries Economists NYT » World News More countries are embracing measures meant to encourage their own security and independence, a trend that some say could slow global growth.

Heavy Rainfall Kills 18 in Oman as Dubai Airport Floods NYT » World News The United Arab Emirates had its largest rainfall event in 75 years as a year’s worth of rain fell in Dubai alone, temporarily halting flights. More rain is expected into Wednesday.

Israel Weighs Response to Iran Attack, With Each Choice a Risk NYT » World News In debating how to respond to last weekend’s Iranian airstrike, Israel’s war cabinet is choosing between options that could deter future attacks or de-escalate hostilities, but all carry drawbacks.

Wednesday Briefing: China’s Economy Grew Faster Than Expected NYT » World News Plus, Australia’s feral cat problem.

U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited NYT » World News American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former WikiLeaks founder, who has been indicted by the U.S., be sent there.

High Winds Scuttle Burning of Snowman in Zurich, Disappointing the Swiss NYT » World News The burning of the effigy known as the Böögg is the finale of Sechseläuten, an annual spring festival akin to Groundhog Day. The normally stoic Swiss wallowed in disappointment.

Mayor Orders Police to Interrupt Conservative Conference in Brussels NYT » World News Mayor Emir Kir gave no explanation of why he thought it necessary to try to stop the gathering from taking place, other than saying he wanted to “guarantee public safety.”

Did Three African Runners Let a Chinese Runner Win a Race in Beijing? NYT » World News Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon, after three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia appeared to wave a Chinese competitor past them before the finish.

UN Panel Says Israel Is Obstructing Its Investigation of the Oct. 7 Attack NYT » World News Navi Pillay, right, who leads a U.N. commission created to look into possible human rights violations by Israel, with the Egyptian ambassador to the U.N., Ahmed Ihab Abdelahad Gamaleldin, in Geneva on Tuesday.

The Paris Olympics’ One Sure Thing: Cyberattacks NYT » World News “We will be attacked,” the official responsible for fending off cyberthreats said. To prepare, organizers have been hosting war games and paying “bug bounties” to hackers.