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Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Ukraine Gamifies the War: 40 Points to Destroy a Tank, 12 to Kill a Soldier Drone teams compete to ascend a scoreboard that rewards units for successful attacks. Ukrainian officials say the contest helps keep soldiers motivated. Deadly Protests Flare After Restricted Election in Tanzania At least 10 people were killed as security forces fired on demonstrators in Tanzania, in the worst election unrest in three decades of multiparty democracy, the United Nations’ human rights commission said on Friday. In a Jamaican Town, Melissa Leaves Floods ‘Infested’ by Dead Livestock The Category 5 storm ravaged western Jamaica and drenched the small community of New River, where residents were coping with a massive clean up. At least 19 people have died nationwide, officials said. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Trump and Xi Ease Off the Trade War, but New Nuclear Threat Brings a Chill President Trump and Xi Jinping of China reached an economic truce on Thursday, agreeing, in essence, on a yearlong cease-fire that would roll back tit-for-tat measures including steep tariffs and shutting off access to rare earth metals. Far-Right Party Suffers Big Losses in Dutch Election as Centrists Surge A center-left party and the far-right party of Geert Wilders were projected to each win the same number of legislative seats in the Dutch election, according to the official count reported by the Dutch newswire ANP. The outcome was a major win for the political center and a big defeat for Mr. Wilders. He Survived the Invasion. What He Really Wanted Was a Friend. A nonprofit in Ukraine created a 10-day camp for kids who have endured nightly barrages of drones and missiles and often much worse during the war with Russia. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Scenes From the Caribbean, as Hurricane Melissa Hits Hurricane Melissa arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane, then lashed Cuba overnight, causing life-threatening flooding and widespread destruction. The hurricane ground forward toward the Bahamas as it extended its destructive path through the Caribbean on Wednesday. Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say Israel said it would resume a cease-fire after carrying out strikes in Gaza that killed at least 100 people overnight, local health officials said, in what appeared to be the deadliest day since a truce deal was agreed on this month. Street Battles Rage in Ukrainian City After Russian Troops Enter Stronghold Street battles are raging in the Ukrainian stronghold of Pokrovsk, a strategic part of Ukraine’s eastern defenses that Russian soldiers have entered after a nearly yearlong assault. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Scolded by Trump, Canada’s Prime Minister Turns to Asia for Trade With relations with the United States at one of their lowest points, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada is under pressure to show he has a plan to move Canada away from its long-established economic dependence on its neighbor, and he is banking on Asia to help. A Dramatic Shift in Sudan’s Brutal Civil War Sudan’s military has confirmed its retreat from the besieged city of El Fasher in Darfur, as human rights groups warned that the paramilitary fighters now in control there are shooting civilians trying to flee. Tracking Hurricane Melissa Hurricane Melissa was cutting a slow, soaking path across western Jamaica on Tuesday after making landfall on the country’s southern coast as a Category 5 storm. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Is the U.S. Losing in Vietnam? Russia, North Korea and China Are Gaining. U.S. allies worry that American volatility and Russian outreach and arms sales, in particular, are driving Vietnam to distrust America and rely on Russia. Argentina’s Voters Hand Javier Milei a Crucial Victory in Midterm Election The party of Argentina’s budget-slashing president, Javier Milei, won a resounding victory in legislative elections on Sunday, a crucial test for his administration that President Trump had said would decide whether the United States extended a financial lifeline to the country. Paul Biya, World’s Oldest President, Extends Rule Over Cameroon The world’s oldest president on record, Paul Biya, was declared the winner on Monday of Cameroon’s presidential election with nearly 54 percent of the vote, securing an eighth term that, if completed, will last until he is nearly 100. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: After the Cartel Comes, They Pick Up the Pieces They arrive where the killings end, retrieving bodies, comforting families and bearing the emotional toll of a deadly struggle in Mexico’s Sinaloa State that shows no sign of stopping. U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America as Drug Operation Expands Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment of the aircraft carrier Gerald Ford as well as its accompanying warships and attack planes to waters off Latin America, the Pentagon said on Friday, in a dramatic escalation of military might in the region. A Quick Route to Rebuild Half of Gaza, or Another U.S. Pipe Dream? There are many questions about whether a plan to rebuild Israeli-held parts of the enclave is feasible or doomed from the outset. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Putin Calls U.S. Sanctions ‘Unfriendly Act’ and Says Russia Won’t Bend A day after President Trump’s first major punitive action against Russia over its war in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called new U.S. oil sanctions “an unfriendly act” and warned of an overwhelming response if Kyiv gets the powerful missiles it seeks. A Mystery in Trinidad as Bodies Wash Ashore After U.S. Strikes The U.S. campaign targeting what it says is drug trafficking from Venezuela has exposed Trinidad to the fallout: unidentified bodies with burn marks and missing limbs showing up in its territory. No Country for Young People: Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Firing Squads and Forced Death Leaps: A Tipping Point in Syria Ten months after rebels toppled the long-entrenched Assad regime, little-checked bloodshed has led many Syrians to abandon hope that the years of brutality may be over. Zelensky Says Strike on Kindergarten Shows Putin Isn’t Serious About Talks Russia on Wednesday unleashed a broad attack that hit a kindergarten, power plants and other sites in Ukraine, killing six people. The barrage came hours after President Trump said he was putting off a planned meeting with President Vladimir Putin to avoid a “wasted” effort toward ending the war. British Neo-Nazis Discussed Targeting Migrants, Mosques and Synagogues Three men in northern England were sentenced last week for preparing acts of terrorism. Their case highlights a growing threat from right-wing extremism, experts said. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Japan Has a New Leader, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday won election as Japan’s prime minister, the first woman to do so in the nation’s history. It was the pinnacle of an improbable rise in politics and a milestone in a country where women have long struggled for influence. Russia Pushes a State-Controlled ‘Super App’ by Sabotaging Its Rivals As the Kremlin throttles WhatsApp and Telegram, the new MAX messaging app is moving Russia closer to a restricted internet without foreign technology. Nations Hesitate to Send Troops to Gaza, Fearing Clashes With Hamas The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary of danger, an unclear mission and being seen as occupiers. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: The Search Is On for the Louvre Jewel Thieves. Here’s What We Know. The police in France were racing against time as they searched on Monday for four thieves who carried out a daring heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, aware that the chances of recovering the stolen jewels risked diminishing with every hour. Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid President Gustavo Petro of Colombia accused the United States of murdering a fisherman in an attack on a boat that the American authorities claimed was carrying illicit drugs. President Trump responded on Sunday that he would slash assistance and impose new tariffs on the country. In China, a Forbidden Question Looms: Who Leads After Xi? Xi Jinping seems to believe that only his continued rule can secure China’s rise. But as he ages, choosing a successor will become riskier and more difficult. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: No Water, No Power: The Misery That Fueled Madagascar’s Youth The young people who toppled the government in Madagascar are now confronting questions about what’s next, and who will deliver on their demands. Sudden Floods and Blankets of Mud Spur Anger at Mexico’s Government Torrential rains last week brought death and widespread damage across several states in Mexico. President Claudia Sheinbaum has visited affected areas, facing some angry residents. Prince Andrew Surrenders Duke of York Title Prince Andrew has surrendered the use of his royal title, the Duke of York, completing a fall from grace that began nearly six years ago with a calamitous television interview about his ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Trump Plans to Meet With Putin to Talk About a Cease-Fire in Ukraine President Trump said on Thursday that he planned to meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Budapest in the coming weeks to discuss ways to bring an end to Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine. The Vanishing Act: How Assad’s Top Henchmen Fled Syria, and Justice As Syria’s regime collapsed, the world’s eyes were on Bashar al-Assad’s getaway flight. Behind him, officials key to his brutal rule made a mass exodus, virtually undetected. Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela The Trump administration has secretly authorized the C.I.A. to conduct covert action in Venezuela, according to U.S. officials, stepping up a campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the country’s authoritarian leader. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Spies, Burgers and Bombs: After a New War, Old Wounds Resurface in Tehran A deep sense of unease has gripped Iran since American and Israeli airstrikes in June, but on a recent visit to Tehran, our reporters found that many Iranians seemed to be just trying to get by. London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why. London has been plagued by increasingly brazen thieves, often masked and on e-bikes, who have become adept at snatching phones from residents and tourists. About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year. The police are finally discovering where many of them went. Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to a Former Enemy: Russia President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria made his first trip on Wednesday to Moscow, which backed the regime his rebels overthrew. Both sides have reasons to put the past aside. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Madagascar’s Military Claims Power After President Is Impeached An elite unit in Madagascar’s military said on Tuesday that it was taking over the government, moments after Parliament voted overwhelmingly to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of deadly protests. Drug Smugglers Change Supply Routes to Evade U.S. Warships With the United States surging its military presence in the region and bombing boats, countries in the Caribbean are seeing more flights carrying illegal drugs. China Wants Foreign Scientists. The Public Says No, Thanks. Since China announced a new visa to attract young science and technology graduates, a backlash has erupted online, forcing the government to respond. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: What We Know About the Deal Between Israel and Hamas Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza on Monday and the Israeli authorities released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, moves that came out of a cease-fire agreement brokered last week by international mediators. Coca Isn’t Just for Cocaine, Bolivia Wants the World to Know Long criminalized as the raw material for cocaine, coca is woven into Bolivian life. The government is lobbying the U.N. to ease international restrictions. To Inflict Pain on Russians, Ukraine’s Drones Zero In on Oil Refineries With Russian forces gaining slowly on the battlefield, Ukraine hopes its long-range drone campaign will help persuade Vladimir Putin to change course. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Who Is María Corina Machado, Winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize? María Corina Machado, leader of the biggest opposition movement in Venezuela, who built one of the country’s most important political movements was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Peru Ousts President Amid Crime Surge President Dina Boluarte of Peru was swiftly impeached and removed from office by Congress just after midnight on Friday, after a brazen shooting at a cumbia concert and mounting frustration over her failure to curb rampant crime prompted the parties that had long sustained her to withdraw their support. Aid Groups Preparing to Provide Quick Relief to Gaza Under Cease-Fire Israel will allow the United Nations to deliver larger amounts of humanitarian aid into Gaza starting on Sunday, according to a senior U.N. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the plans. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Trump Calls Gaza Deal a ‘Momentous Breakthrough’ Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a long-awaited breakthrough that could pave the way to ending the devastating two-year war in Gaza. Follow live updates. 10 Months Later, Russia Admits Deadly Downing of Azerbaijani Plane President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia’s responsibility for the deadly downing of an Azerbaijani jet late last year, trying to heal a rift between the two former Soviet nations over the Kremlin’s monthslong deflection of blame. Number of Children Fleeing Violence in Haiti Soars Haitian children face intensifying problems of crime, hunger and homelessness as the country’s humanitarian crisis shows no signs of easing, a report from a U.N. agency found. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: How a Gen Z Revolution Spiraled Out of Control Young people in Nepal rose up against corruption and inequality. But they say they did not expect the bloodshed, arson and government downfall that followed. ‘Bluetoothing’: Blood-Sharing Drug Trend Fuels Alarming Global H.I.V. Surge A dangerous drug trend called “bluetoothing,” in which people inject themselves with the blood of other drug users to get a cheap high, is contributing to spikes in H.I.V. rates in infection hot spots around the world. Thousands of Miles From the U.S., Charlie Kirk Becomes a Political Tool Rafael López Aliaga, the right-wing mayor of Lima, Peru, widely known as “Porky,” held a Charlie Kirk memorial — filled with attendees bused in from poor neighborhoods — as he sought help from the Trump administration. Many others were more confused. “Who’s Charlie Kirk?” @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are coming from around the world: In Israel, Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack Is Quiet but Inescapable Israel marked the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that began its longest war in subdued fashion on Tuesday, with new hopes of ending the conflict but with hostages still in captivity and its exhausted military adding to the death toll of Palestinians and to the destruction in Gaza. Feared Sudanese Warlord Is Convicted of War Crimes Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a feared Sudanese militia leader, was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court on Monday, more than 20 years after he helped lead a brutal campaign of killing and destruction in Darfur. Can Sweet Songs Prevail Over Bloody Ones? Mexico Is Giving It a Try. On Sunday, three contestants were crowned winners of the inaugural, government-run “Mexico Sings” competition, meant to promote songs that aren’t about drug cartels or violence. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: French Prime Minister Resigns in Shocking Move France’s embattled prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned on Monday less than 24 hours after forming a cabinet, catching the nation by surprise and making his government the shortest-lived in modern French history. Japan Is Set for Its First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative lawmaker, won a critical leadership vote on Saturday, putting her on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister, a milestone in a country where women are vastly underrepresented in politics. Pakistan Fights Its Fiercest Taliban Insurgency in a Decade Pakistan uprooted the Taliban with U.S. help in the 2010s. But the insurgency has resurfaced with assistance from the Afghan Taliban. @nytimes