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100 Days of Solitude: Trump and the Retreat of America

Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine With Minerals Deal

An open-pit titanium mine in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine in February.

Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons

Mr. Vega and his wife, Marta González, with photographs of their sons.

50 Years After the U.S. Left Vietnam, Another Retreat Is Shaking Asia

Chinese soldiers taking part in a parade in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War.

The U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal: What We Know

An open pit titanium mine in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region.

U.S. and U.N. Urge De-escalation Between India and Pakistan

Indian security forces on Wednesday guard the way to Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the site of a recent terror attack.

Kashmir Is a Wonderland. An Attack Shows It Is Also a Cradle of Despair.

Locals walking through the debris of a demolished house in Kashmir, on Tuesday. Indian authorities destroyed the building after suspecting that its owners were connected to last week’s terrorist attack in the territory.

What to Know About the First U.K. Local Elections Under Keir Starmer

A polling site for local election in Rickmansworth, England, on Thursday. Fewer areas are voting this year, because of a planned reorganization.

Amid Sectarian Violence in a Syrian City, Even the Funerals Are Armed

What to Know About Syria’s Druse, Alawites and Kurds as Sectarian Violence Rises

A funeral procession of killed Druse fighters after attacks by extremists on neighborhoods around the capital, Damascus, that are home to many Druse.

Trans Women Banned From Competing in Women’s Soccer in England

A Women’s Super League match between Arsenal and Leicester City in London last month.

Kenyan Lawmaker Is Shot Dead by Motorcycle-Riding Assailant

Police officers and hospital staff carrying a coffin with the body of the lawmaker Charles Were at Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday.

Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires on Outskirts of Jerusalem

Dropping water to extinguish a wildfire in Latrun, central Israel, on Thursday.

A Contender for the Papacy Known for Promoting Dialogue With Other Faiths

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline attending a Mass at St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.

Odile de Vasselot, Teenage Aristocrat in the French Resistance, Dies at 103

Odile de Vasselot in 2021. Her Resistance career resembled that of many others, with one key difference: In a largely working-class movement, she was an aristocrat.

Fatal Storm Rips Through Oklahoma and Texas, Flooding Roads

Heavy rain fell on Dallas on Wednesday, and there were more storms in the forecast.

North Korea and Russia Build First Cross-Border Road Bridge

A photo released by North Korean state media on Wednesday showed officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for a bridge spanning the Tumen River and linking North Korea to Russia.

South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-Soo Resigns

South Korean acting President Han Duck-soo announced his resignation on Thursday.

Tourist’s Zip Line Video Captures Kashmir Terror Attack

Thursday Briefing

A uranium mine in Neopalymivka, Ukraine.

Christina Leitzel’s ‘Fun’ Prosthetic Eyes are Designed to Stand Out

U.S. and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal

Man Accused of Hacking Climate Groups Can Be Sent to U.S., Judge Says

An ExxonMobil facility in Louisiana. A lobbying firm that worked for the oil company is accused of hiring hackers to target environmentalists.

Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104

Thursday Briefing: Anger Is Building in India

The government in Gujarat razed about 2,000 huts in a settlement that it said was occupied illegally by Bangladeshis.

A.I. Can Trick You, Warns Book That Hid A.I.’s Help Writing It

The cover of the book, with its authorship attributed to an invented philosopher.

Swedish Police Arrest 16-Year-Old After 3 Are Shot

Police officers on Wednesday near the site of a deadly shooting the day before in Uppsala, Sweden.

King Charles Issues Message of Support to Fellow Cancer Patients

King Charles III with guests during a reception to celebrate the charitable work being undertaken by local and national cancer charities and support organizations, at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate

A helicopter dropping water to fight a wildfire near Latrun, Israel, on Wednesday.

New Mideast Project Is Latest Trump Company Deal Tied to Foreign Government

Eric Trump looking at a model of a planned Trump project with officials in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday.

Somalia Bars Taiwanese Passport Holders From Entering the Country

The Taiwan representative office in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Taiwan opened the mission in 2020 and appointed an ambassador to the enclave, as the two territories sought to deepen ties.

5 Takeaways: Behind Trump’s Deal to Deport Migrants to El Salvador

President Nayib Bukele, left, and President Trump during a meeting at the Oval Office in April, weeks after 200 Venezuelan migrants were sent from the United States to a prison in El Salvador.

Behind Trump’s Deal to Deport Venezuelans to El Salvador’s Most Feared Prison

The One Big Reason Canada’s Liberals Won

Man Who Tried to Enter Israeli Embassy in London Charged With Terror Offense

The street leading to the Israeli Embassy in London in 2023.

Sectarian Clashes Spread Around Syria’s Capital, Drawing In Israel

A funeral for members of a Druse militia who were killed fighting in Jaramana, a city on the outskirts of Damascus, on Wednesday.

Ho Chi Minh City Celebrates the Fall of Saigon With a Parade

In addition to Vietnamese troops, Chinese soldiers took part in the parade, which drew thousands of people.

South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash

Muan International Airport, where Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed in December, is situated close to wetlands that are a habitat for many birds.

U.K. Joins U.S. in Strike Against Houthis in Yemen

A building in northern Yemen that was hit in a previous strike. In March, President Trump ordered an intensified campaign — known as “Operation Rough Rider” — against Houthi targets in the country.

Macron Surprises a Provincial Bar

The bar in Thouars, France, where President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced visit and bought a round of coffee for everyone.

How Pope Francis Challenged and Embraced Africa’s Rising Catholic Population

Sunday service at a Roman Catholic church in Juba, South Sudan, last year. About a fifth of Africa’s population, roughly 280 million people, are Catholic.

Spain Searches for Answers on What Caused Power Blackout

People sitting in the dark during a nationwide power outage in Madrid on Monday.

Wednesday Briefing

India’s Muslims Fear a Growing Backlash After Kashmir Attack

The government in Gujarat has razed about 2,000 huts in a residential settlement that it said was occupied illegally by Bangladeshis. Activists say that painting Indian Muslims as “Bangladeshi” is an old trope used by the Hindu ruling party.

Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move

Why Nigel Farage Is Bringing MAGA-Style Rallies to the UK

Mr. Farage rode onto the stage at the rally on an excavator.

Families Are Split as Pakistan Deports Thousands of Afghan Refugees

Boys arrived at a refugee camp in Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan after being expelled from Pakistan this month.

A U.S. Businessman Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in China

Pierre Poilievre Raised Canada’s Conservative Party, Only to Be Tossed From His Seat

The Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, delivering his concession speech on Monday alongside his wife, Anaida, in Ottawa.

Mark Carney Has to Deliver on Trump and the Economy After Canada Election Win

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressing supporters on Monday night in Ottawa after his Liberal Party won the national elections.

U.N. Orders Agencies to Find Budget Cuts, Including via Staff Moves From N.Y.

The instructions to draw up plans for budget cuts came from the office of Secretary General António Guterres.

No Evidence of Cremations at Mexican Ranch, Attorney General Says

Attorney General Alejandro Gertz of Mexico said on Tuesday that the authorities had no idea how many people may have come through the ranch.

Canada Election Results: Mark Carney and the Liberal Party Fall Short of Majority

Prime Minister Mark Carney during his election night party in Ottawa on Monday.

Wednesday Briefing: 100 Days of Trump

Days After Trump Commits to Seabed Mining, Two Sides Face Off

Gerard Barron, the chief executive of the Metals Company, holding a nodule during a 2021 event.

French Lawmakers Cracking Down on Drug Traffickers

French lawmakers debating bills to combat drug trafficking on Tuesday.

U.K. Crossbow Attack Suspect Voiced Racist and Misogynist Views

A police officer in Leeds, England, after the attack on Saturday.

Mosque Killing Puts French View of Muslims Under Scrutiny

A march on Sunday in memory of Aboubakar Cissé, who was killed in a mosque on Friday in La Grand-Combe, France.

Trump Signs Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs

A Ford assembly plant in Wayne, Mich. Automakers have welcomed any relaxation of tariffs, which they said would raise car prices, cause sales to fall and threaten their financial viability.

A Mother and Father Were Deported Under Trump. But What Happened to Their Daughter?

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