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Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Rescued Hostage Describes Months of Uncertainty and Terror in Gaza Andrey Kozlov's main jailer would regularly write dispatches for The Palestine Chronicle, a U.S.-based online publication, about the war’s terrible human toll on Gazans, as he was holding three kidnapped Israelis at gunpoint in his family’s apartment. In Brazil, Early Wildfires Break Records — and Raise Alarm The Pantanal in Brazil is the world’s largest tropical wetlands, hosting an enormous trove of biodiversity, and it is on fire. Scientists say that the rising global temperatures and uneven rain, make efforts to save this important ecosystems much harder. High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing at Least 10 Several students were killed in central Nigeria when a school building collapsed as they were attending classes, according to the country’s emergency services. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Kenya’s President Fires His Cabinet After Nationwide Protests President William Ruto of Kenya said he was dismissing his cabinet, a significant shake-up in his administration that follows weeks of antigovernment protests in which at least 39 people have been killed. Russia Places Navalny’s Widow on Extremist List Russia has placed the widow of the late opposition campaigner Aleksei A. Navalny on its official terrorist and extremist list, days after charging her in a Moscow court with “participating in an extremist community.” Bold Experiment or Safety Risk? Canada Is Divided on How to Stop Drug Deaths. British Columbia’s partial retreat from an experiment to decriminalize drug possession reveals a political shift in Canada over combating the opioid crisis. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Three Countries Exit West African Bloc, Shaking a Fragile Region Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region. The three countries are ruled by military leaders friendly to Russia. Kremlin Critic Is ‘Stable’ in Russian Prison Hospital, Lawyer Says A lawyer for the jailed Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, said his client is in “stable” health after being moved to a Russian prison hospital last week without explanation and out of contact for six days. Rwanda Says It Doesn’t Have to Repay U.K. for Scrapped Migration Plan Rwanda does not have to repay the hundreds of millions of pounds it received from Britain as part of a contentious policy aimed at sending migrants on a one-way flight to the Central African nation. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: At Ukraine’s Largest Children’s Hospital, a Horrific Scene of Destruction Families and patients were not unfamiliar with the sound of missiles flying overhead. But the Russian assault on the hospital marked one of the worst days of violence against civilians in months. Can This Doctor Tapped to Run Haiti Save the Country? As the new prime minister of Haiti, a country with no president or Parliament, where gangs have destroyed police stations and killed thousands of people, Garry Conille, a trained gynecologist, has stepped into one of the toughest jobs in leadership Archaeologists Find a Marble Statue in an Ancient Roman Sewer Archaeologists in Bulgaria made an unexpected discovery in an ancient Roman sewer last week: A well-preserved marble statue, taller than a man. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Russia Strikes Children’s Hospital in Deadly Barrage Across Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched at least 40 missiles at targets across Ukraine, and he condemned the strike on the country’s largest children’s hospital. 5 Takeaways From France’s Snap Election It was a day of big surprises in France, with the left surging unexpectedly, the far right falling far short of expectations and the question of who will be the next prime minister still unclear. As Modi Meets Putin in Moscow, India Seeks to Chart Its Own Course Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India arrived in Moscow on Monday to meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, a visit that signals the Indian leader’s determination to stick to his own diplomatic path even as the West continues to isolate Moscow over its war on Ukraine. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Labour Won a U.K. Landslide. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like That? Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office on Friday with a commanding majority in the British Parliament, yet in terms of the total number of ballots cast, his party won only a third of the vote, less than what it got in 2017 when it lost to the Conservatives. Starmer faces a fractious and volatile public. Kazakh Journalist’s Killing Sends Chill Through Exiles in Ukraine Aidos Sadykov, an opposition activist whose YouTube channel often criticizes Kazakhstan’s government, was shot in Ukraine, where he was living in exile. Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewels Brazil’s federal police recommended that former President Jair Bolsonaro be criminally charged in a scheme to embezzle jewelry he received as gifts from foreign leaders while president, according to two people close to the investigation. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Israel Will Join Renewed Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Amid New Hezbollah Attacks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel told President Biden on Thursday that he is sending a new delegation of negotiators to Gaza cease-fire talks, Mr. Netanyahu’s office and the White House said, but the prime minister reiterated that Israel would end the war “only after achieving its goals.” As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much. Voters went to the polls in Britain on Thursday in a dyspeptic mood, many of them frustrated with the Conservative government and skeptical that any replacement can unravel the tangle of problems hobbling the country. Some Countries Are Trying a Four-Day Workweek. Greece Wants a Six-Day One. The country, which already has the European Union’s longest average workweek, wants to add another day in some cases, bucking a growing business trend. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Hurricane Beryl Caused ‘Unimaginable’ Damage in Grenada, Leader Says As Hurricane Beryl headed toward Jamaica and the Cayman Islands as a powerful Category 4 storm, a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it had caused on two small islands in Grenada, with that country’s leader calling the destruction “unimaginable” and “total.” They Came for Spiritual Revival, Only to Be Trapped in a Deadly Panic Family members streamed to hospitals in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to identify loved ones after at least 121 people — nearly all women — died in a stampede at a guru’s gathering. U.S. Allies See a Worrisome Turn in Presidential Immunity Ruling Legal experts say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling which grants presidents legal immunity, pushes past most of the norms in effect among American allies, adding more concern about the reliability of U.S. power @nytimes

Here are some of the stores we are covering from around the world: Orban, Russian Friend Angling for E.U. Influence, Visits Ukraine Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, who has resisted European military and financial aid for Ukraine, met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Stampede at Religious Gathering in India Kills More Than 100 More than 100 people were killed on Tuesday and many others were injured in a stampede during a Hindu religious event in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, where thousands of devotees had gathered. A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Ukraine Says It Foiled Another Russian Plot to Topple the Government Ukraine’s security service said on Monday that it had foiled yet another Russian plot to stir public unrest and then use the ensuing turmoil to topple the government, outlining a familiar tactic that Kyiv claims has been employed in a string of coup attempts in recent years. French Far Right Wins Big in First Round of Voting The National Rally party on Sunday won a crushing victory in the first round of voting for the French National Assembly, bringing its long-taboo brand of nationalist and anti-immigrant politics to the threshold of power for the first time. As Inflation Soars, Myanmar Shop Owners Are Jailed for Raising Wages Myanmar’s junta, facing a growing popular rebellion, has plunged the country into economic crisis, reversing gains from a decade of civilian leadership. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: In Debate, Trump Shrugs and It’s NATO That’s Shaken Donald Trump has regularly disparaged NATO and even threatened to withdraw the United States from it, and during the presidential debate Thursday night, he did nothing to assuage European concerns about his antipathy toward the military alliance. With Voter Discontent High, Turnout Appears to Plummet in Iran As voting proceeded in Iran’s presidential election on Friday, early estimates showed that only about one in four eligible voters appeared to be casting ballots. The latest polling suggested Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, was in the lead, but not enough to avoid a runoff. France’s Bold Election Gamble: Here Is What’s at Stake President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise call for new elections in France’s lower house of Parliament is seen as a risky gamble. Here's what to know ahead of Sunday's legislative elections. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: At Least 750,000 on Brink of Starvation and Death in Sudan, Experts Warn At least 750,000 people are on the brink of starvation and death in Sudan, where a devastating civil war has left over half the country’s 48 million people in a situation of chronic hunger, the global authority on famine said on Thursday. How to Escape From the Russian Army Facing grim job prospects, a young Nepali signed up to join Russia’s military, which sent him to fight in Ukraine. His ordeal of combat, injury and escape turned into a tale worthy of Hollywood. China Levels Graft Charges Against Former Defense Ministers China’s leadership accused two former defense ministers on Thursday of taking “huge” bribes and of other acts of corruption that compromised military promotions and the nation’s weapons production complex. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: NATO Will Offer Ukraine a ‘Bridge’ to Membership, Hoping That’s Enough NATO will offer Ukraine a new headquarters to manage its military assistance at its upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington, officials said, an assurance of the alliance’s long-term commitment to the country’s security that has been heralded as a “bridge” to Kyiv’s eventual membership. Russia Opens Secret Trial of U.S. Reporter Accused of Espionage Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal has endured 15 months in prison by reading letters and Russian classics, while the authorities have not publicly offered any evidence that he was a spy. Kenyan President Rejects Bill That Led to Deadly Protests A day after at least 23 people were killed in demonstrations against a tax increase, President William Ruto withdrew the law that he said was necessary to avoid defaulting on the country’s debt. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Russia and its proxy security forces in Crimea have committed multiple human rights violations during its decade-long occupation of the Ukrainian territory. Assange Agrees to Plead Guilty in Exchange for Release, Ending Standoff With U.S. Barring last-minute snags, the deal would bring to an end a prolonged battle that began after the WikiLeaks founder became alternately celebrated and reviled for revealing state secrets in the 2010s. Kenya Explodes in Violence as Protesters Breach the Parliament Building Kenya exploded in violence on Tuesday as demonstrators clashed with police officers in the streets and stormed the national Parliament building after lawmakers passed a bill to increase taxes. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Deadly Attack Revives Fears of the Return of Mass Terror in Russia A deadly attack on a police station and places of worship in southern Russia raised the specter of a new wave of violence in the country’s restive Northern Caucasus region and underlined the mounting security challenges facing the Kremlin amid the demands of the war in Ukraine. Princess Anne Hospitalized With Minor Injuries Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, was hospitalized on Sunday evening after suffering a concussion and other minor injuries in an unspecified accident, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. Iran’s Onerous Hijab Law for Women Is Now a Campaign Issue In a sign that a women-led movement has gained ground, all of the men running for president have distanced themselves from the harsh tactics used to enforce mandatory hijab. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Israeli Official Describes Secret Government Bid to Cement Control of West Bank Israeli judges have long ruled that Israel’s control of the territory is a temporary military occupation and complies with international law. A powerful minister’s recent speech, caught on tape, suggested the government is trying to change that. As Ukraine Expands Military Draft, Some Men Go Into Hiding Fearful that conscription is a one-way ticket to bloody trench warfare, the men spend their days holed up at home to avoid draft officers who roam the streets. In Iran Election, a New Target for Conservatives: the Government A special presidential election campaign is featuring blistering attacks on the status quo by conservatives and the lone reformer alike. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: U.S. Will Redirect Deliveries of Patriot Missiles to Ukraine The Biden administration will rush advanced air defense missiles to Ukraine by delaying certain weapons shipments to other countries, a move that a White House spokesman described on Thursday as “difficult but necessary” given Russian advances in the war. When the Only Escape From War in Gaza Is to Buy a Way Out For many Palestinians, securing approval to exit the territory is possible only after raising thousands of dollars to pay middlemen or an Egyptian company. Asian Fears Come True as North Korea’s Russia Pact Amplifies Threat While the agreement rattled officials in South Korea and Japan, the two U.S. allies in recent years have been expecting growing security challenges from North Korea. @nytimes

Putin and Kim Sign Pact Pledging Mutual Support Against ‘Aggression’ President Vladimir Putin of Russia and North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, revived a Cold War-era mutual defense pledge between their nations on Wednesday, signing a new agreement that calls for them to assist each other in the event of “aggression” against either country. Nancy Pelosi Meets With Dalai Lama, Despite China’s Criticism A high-level U.S. congressional delegation, including the former House speaker Nancy Pelosi, met with the Dalai Lama at his Indian home on Wednesday, a visit that was condemned in advance by China’s government, which considers the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader a separatist. A Deadly Toll as an Intense Heat Grips Saudi Arabia Dozens of people have died amid scorching temperatures during the annual hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, according to reports from official media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. @nytimes

Here are the stories we are covering from around the world: Putin Arrives in North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim President Vladimir Putin of Russia has arrived in North Korea, according to Russian state media, visiting for the first time in 24 years after vowing to bring ties with Pyongyang to new heights and jointly rebuff what he called the “global neocolonial dictatorship” of the United States. Protests Erupt in Kenya Over Tax Hike Proposals Hundreds of Kenyans flocked to the center of the capital, Nairobi, to protest a proposed finance bill that many fear will significantly raise their already-high cost of living. Thaksin, Former Thai Premier, Indicted on Charges of Insulting Monarchy An indictment against Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minster of Thailand, was a reminder that the levers of power in the country remain firmly in the hands of the royalist-military establishment. @nytimes

Here are the stories we are covering from around the world: Putin Arrives in North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim President Vladimir ddPutin of Russia has arrived in North Korea, according to Russian state media, visiting for the first time in 24 years after vowing to bring ties with Pyongyang to new heights and jointly rebuff what he called the “global neocolonial dictatorship” of the United States. Protests Erupt in Kenya Over Tax Hike Proposals Hundreds of Kenyans flocked to the center of the capital, Nairobi, to protest a proposed finance bill that many fear will significantly raise their already-high cost of living. Thaksin, Former Thai Premier, Indicted on Charges of Insulting Monarchy An indictment against Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minster of Thailand, was a reminder that the levers of power in the country remain firmly in the hands of the royalist-military establishment. @nytimes