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Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack

A damaged apartment building on Tuesday after a drone attack in the Moscow region. The assault forced the city’s four international airports to suspend operations.

Ukraine Supports 30-Day Cease-Fire as U.S. Says It Will Resume Military Aid

The American and Ukrainian delegations met in the presence of Saudi officials in Jeddah on Tuesday.

Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair

Displaced families from a refugee camp waited last week to receive donated food before breaking their fast, in a village near the West Bank city of Jenin.

Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. Warrant

Former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines at a rally in Hong Kong on Sunday. He was arrested after returning to the Philippines on Tuesday.

Pakistan Separatists Hijack Train With 400 Onboard and Give Ultimatum

A train line in Balochistan Province in Pakistan.

Europe Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia

President Emmanuel Macron of France assembled the chiefs of staff of more than 30 armed forces for a meeting on the conflict in Ukraine, in Paris, on Tuesday.

Hundreds of Civilians in Syria Take Shelter at Russian Air Base

A satellite image made available by Maxar Technologies showing crowds and cars gathered at Russia’s Hmeimim air base in Syria.

Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talks on Border, Long a Source of Tension

A U.N. vehicle in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel last month.

What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, at the opening session of the legislative session last week. He has used the event as a platform to give his priorities the gloss of public approval.

Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe

Archaeologists in the area of Ostia Antica, Italy, unearthed what may be the oldest example of a Jewish ritual bath found outside of Israel. They have tentatively dated the structure to the late fourth or early fifth century.

With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Manslaughter After Ship Hits Tanker in North Sea

Smoke billows from the MV Solong cargo ship in the North Sea, off the Yorkshire coast, on Monday.

U.S. and Ukraine Hold Talks on the War: What to Know

A damaged high-rise apartment building after a drone attack in Sapronovo, Russia. Russian officials said Ukraine attacked the Moscow region before dawn on Tuesday.

South Korean R&B Singer Wheesung Is Found Dead at 43

The South Korean singer Wheesung in Seoul, in an undated photo. The R&B artist was found dead at his home on Monday.

Europe Makes Its First Move as Trump’s Trade Fight Widens

A steel plant in Zelzate, Belgium.

Online Influencer Is Killed While Livestreaming in Tokyo

Investigators at the scene where an online influencer was stabbed to death in Tokyo on Tuesday. Violent crime is rare in Japan.

Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near Naked’

The Chinese flotilla included a cruiser, top, and supply vessel, shown in a photo released by the Australian military last month. For nearly a month, Australian forces were on alert over the ships’ movement.

Wednesday Briefing

The U.S. and Ukrainian delegations met in Jeddah yesterday.

An Unexpected Trump Bump for the World’s Centrists

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, left, has reaffirmed Britain’s steadfast support for President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. Amid a flurry of diplomacy, his poll ratings have surged.

Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect

An aluminum smelter in Bécancour, Quebec.

Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches

Nicole Rizzo and her husband, David Rizzo, are among the growing ranks of “corporate refugees" turning to sometimes surprising jobs. The couple bought Die Cleaning Equipment, a Phoenix aluminum business.

Russia Begins Assault on Ukrainian-Occupied Town of Sudzha in Kursk Region

A Ukrainian soldier standing near a damaged building in the town center of Sudzha, in Russia’s Kursk region, in August.

Power, Money, Territory: How Trump Shook the World in 50 Days

Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year

Portugal’s Parliament voted to bring down Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s year-old government, in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Meghan Sussex? Even Meghan Markle’s Last Name Inspires Debates.

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Resumes Aid to Ukraine

The U.S. and Ukrainian delegations met in Jeddah yesterday.

Duterte’s Arrest Shows Power and Limits of the International Criminal Court

Filipino activists hold candles during a protest vigil supporting former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by the International Criminal Court, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday.

U.S. Said to Tell Canada That It Will Enforce a Visitor Registration Law

Canadians visiting the United States will have to register with authorities if their stay is for 30 days or more.

U.S.A.I.D. Official Orders Employees to Shred or Burn Classified and Personnel Records

It is unclear if officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development got permission from the National Archives and Records Administration to destroy the documents.

Volkswagen’s Profit Under Pressure From Tariffs and Competition

Volkswagen said its forecast this year acknowledged “global economic challenges and the profound changes” facing the auto industry.

Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally

Trump Pulls Back Plans to Double Canadian Metal Tariffs After Ontario Relents

President Trump said Canadian steel and aluminum would face a 50 percent tariff when coming into the United States.

What to Know About the I.C.C. and Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest

Police officers outside the Villamor Air Base in Manila where former President Rodrigo Duterte was held on Tuesday before being flown to The Hague.

Tuesday Briefing

A trader at the New York Stock Exchange yesterday.

G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget

Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington appealed to the president’s desire for a world-class capital in her opposition to the cuts.

Can Mark Carney, Canada’s New Leader, Take on Trump and His Tariffs?

Mark Carney, who was elected on Sunday as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, will be sworn in as prime minister.

Defendant in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case Signs Plea Offer

Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri is accused of helping to orchestrate an attack by two suicide bombers that killed 17 U.S. sailors and wounded dozens while the U.S.S. Cole warship was at a refueling stop in Yemen in 2000.

Tuesday Briefing: U.S. Recession Fear Rattles Markets

Pope Francis No Longer in Immediate Danger From Pneumonia, Vatican Says

A nun praying for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, on Sunday.

What We Know About the Month-Old Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay

The Defense and Homeland Security Departments put up tents for the expected arrival of migrants, but the encampments are not yet open.

Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces

Syrian Democratic Forces fighters in Kobane in 2017.

U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change

Chris Wright, the secretary of energy, gave a speech in Houston on Monday.

A Young Prince of Luxembourg Dies of a Rare Genetic Disease

Trump’s Attacks Give Zelensky a Popularity Boost in Ukraine

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine during their contentious meeting at the White House last month.

Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence

Members of the Syrian government’s security forces in the capital, Damascus, on Thursday.

Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again.

“When it comes to just perceiving dog emotions, we think we know what’s happening,” one of the authors said. “But we’re actually subconsciously relying on a lot of other factors.”

One Person Missing After Oil Tanker and Container Ship Collide in the North Sea

Multiple explosions were reported after a container ship, the Solong, right, collided with an oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, on Monday.

Everyone Has a Plan for Gaza. None of Them Add Up.

Displaced Palestinians in the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip in February.

Iran Signals Openness to Limited Nuclear Talks With U.S.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has the final say over any decision to restart talks over its nuclear program.

Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On

Mark Carney Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister. Here’s What to Know.

Mark Carney, the Liberal Party’s new leader, is expected to be sworn in as Canada’s prime minister early this week.

Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns

The center of Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, in January.

His Bollywood Spoofs Brought Joy to a Mill Town. Then Bollywood Came Calling.

Nasir Shaikh at a trailer launch in Mumbai, India, in February for a new film about his life and work.

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

Members of the new Syrian government set up security checkpoints in Homs in February. Many Syrians are demanding more such controls.

Monday Briefing

Mark Carney will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.

Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says

Ukrainian soldiers preparing to launch an assault in the Donetsk region last month. After more than 15 months of Russian offensive, they are finding opportunities for localized counterattacks.

Romania Bars Ultranationalist Candidate From Presidential Race

Calin Georgescu at a protest in Bucharest, earlier this month.

Monday Briefing: Violence Continues in Syria

Mourners at a funeral for a woman killed during fighting in Latakia.

Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza

Life at night in the Jabalia camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, last month.

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