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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

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: It Begins With a Joke. Comics in the World’s Largest Democracy Know Where It Ends. The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon. The ‘Czech Trump,’ a Populist Tycoon, Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister Four years ago, the Czech Republic voted out its populist, wealthy, scandal-singed prime minister known as the “Czech Trump.” Now, echoing President Trump’s own comeback, Andrej Babis is poised to return to that office, potentially reviving a Euroskeptic government that experts say could trim military aid to Ukraine. What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election Japan’s governing party will convene on Saturday for a critical election as it looks to revive its sagging fortunes, a vote that could pave the way for the country’s first female prime minister or perhaps its youngest leader in 140 years. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: What We Know About the Attack on a U.K. Synagogue At least two people were killed after a vehicle ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. A suspect was also dead, the authorities said. 3 Killed in Antigovernment Protests in Morocco Three people have been killed at antigovernment protests in Morocco, the country’s prime minister said on Thursday, a sixth day of youth-led demonstrations driven by growing anger over heavy spending on preparing for the 2030 soccer World Cup rather than public services. An Embarrassment of Riches for Mexico’s Party of the Poor Mexico’s dominant party, Morena, rose to power by championing the poor. Now it is having to explain the luxurious lifestyles of some of its most prominent members. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: A Doctor in Sudan Described the Horror of War. Days Later, He Was Killed. Dr. Omar Selik’s raw, urgent testimony from El Fasher, a besieged Sudanese city, cut through the fog of war and crystallized the depravity of the conflict. And then he was gone. Philippine Village for Typhoon Survivors Is Hit by Deadly Quake At least 69 people were killed in Cebu Province by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines — including 10 in a village built as a haven for survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan more than a decade ago. Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment In his first significant address on climate change, Pope Leo called on Catholics and citizens of the world on Wednesday to carry on the environmental advocacy of his predecessor, Francis, and not to treat it as a “divisive” issue. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: How Chinese Weapons Transformed a War Between Two Neighbors China urged Cambodia and Thailand to end their border war in July. But weeks earlier, it had sent rockets and artillery shells to Cambodia, Thai intelligence documents show. Here’s What We Know About Trump’s Plan for Gaza President Trump laid out an ambitious plan for the future of Gaza at a news conference on Monday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel standing beside him, and both said it could finally stop the devastating conflict with Hamas. The Palestinian militant group has not agreed and the terms will be hard for it to swallow. What It Takes to Get Lunch Delivered to the 70th Floor An informal network of last-mile runners close the gap between harried delivery drivers and hungry office workers in SEG Plaza, one of the tallest skyscrapers in Shenzhen, China. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Fear and Hope in Venezuela as U.S. Warships Lurk On a rare visit to Venezuela, The Times found a nation bracing for potential U.S. military action, amid tensions between the two countries. The Missiles Threatening Taiwan China is transforming parts of its east coast into a platform for potential missile strikes against Taiwan and the nearby seas. The buildup is a vital part of the Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ambitions to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control and counter U.S. power in Asia through the threat of overwhelming force. Russian Meddling Fails to Swing a Pivotal Election in Europe Moldova’s pro-European party won a victory after a nail-biting election plagued by Russian interference, preliminary results on Monday showed, allowing it to retain its majority in Parliament after what many observers have called the most important campaign in the nation’s recent history. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Defiant Netanyahu Denounces Palestine Recognition, to a Mostly Empty U.N. Hall Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel ruled out calls for a Palestinian state during a combative speech at the United Nations on Friday, saying the recognition of Palestine by more than 150 countries was “disgraceful” and vowing to “finish the job” against Hamas. As Trump Tightens Visas, China Woos World’s Science Graduates A new visa for science and engineering graduates is part of China’s effort to establish itself as the world leader in science and technology. Childrens’ Data and Photos Reported Stolen From U.K. Preschool Chain by Hackers Hackers have targeted a London-based chain of nursery schools and have demanded that a ransom be paid or they will release sensitive information onto the dark web, British authorities said. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Sarkozy Sentenced to 5 Years in Libyan Campaign-Funding Case A court in Paris found Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, guilty of a criminal conspiracy to seek funding for his 2007 campaign from the government of the onetime Libyan strongman Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi. Mr. Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison. Denmark Briefly Closes More Airports After Unexplained Drone Sightings The authorities in Denmark briefly closed several airports, including one used by the military, after unidentified drones were spotted overnight. A government official called the drone activity an effort to sow fear in the country. Israel Attacks Yemeni Capital, a Day After Houthi Drone Strike Israel’s military bombed several sites across the Yemeni capital on Thursday, a day after Yemen’s Houthi militia launched a drone attack against Israel that injured 20 people. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: ‘America Is Not a Safe Place to Work’: Koreans Describe Georgia Raid Some of the Korean workers arrested this month at a Hyundai-LG factory said that although they had entered the United States under murky circumstances, they had always planned to return home. Malawi President Concedes Election to His Predecessor President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi conceded the election on Wednesday, clearing the way for the return to power by Peter Mutharika, the rival whom he unseated five years ago in a vote that had to be rerun because of widespread irregularities. U.S. Threatens to Bar Foreigners Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk U.S. officials say they will pull visas and deport people who trivialize the murder of the right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk, part of intensifying scrutiny of visa applicants’ views. @nytimes