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Russia’s Strategy Against the West: Escalate Slowly and See if It Responds

The police inspected the damage to a house caused by debris from a shot-down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, eastern Poland on Wednesday.

Nepal’s Young Protesters Find an Unlikely Partner: The Army

Army personnel standing guard at a road checkpoint in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday.

U.K. Ambassador to U.S., Peter Mandelson, Fired Over Epstein Links

Peter Mandelson, right, with President Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in May.

Drone Barrage Over Poland Was a Test for NATO, and the U.S.

A member of the Polish Army inspecting a damaged house, after Russian drones violated Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine and some were shot down by NATO fighter jets, in Wyryki, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, on Wednesday.

Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners and Gets a Warm Thank-You From Trump

John Coale, a U.S. envoy, right, said that the State Department hoped to reopen its embassy in Minsk, the capital of Belarus.

Brazil’s Supreme Court Is On Course to Convict Bolsonaro in Coup Plot

Former President Jair Bolsonaro was accused of orchestrating a vast plot to stay in power after he lost the 2022 election.

What Drove Israel’s Brazen Attack on Hamas in Qatar?

A photo posted on social media showing an explosion in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

South Korean Leader Warns of U.S. Investments After Hyundai-LG Plant Raid

President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea during a news conference in Seoul on Thursday.

Carney Unveils Major Projects for Canada to Offset Damage of Trump’s Tariffs

A liquefied natural gas facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, in 2024. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said on Thursday that the facility would double in size.

In South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals

South Korea’s foreign minister, Cho Hyun, told the National Assembly on Monday that U.S. investment demands “could create a big burden on our people.”

NATO Says It Scrambled Fighter Jets to Shoot Down Russian Drones Over Poland

Polish military and government officials at a meeting in Warsaw on Wednesday after the drone incursions.

France Braces for Protests

Burning tires blocking a road during a protest in Nantes, western France, on Wednesday.

Four More Rescued in Red Sea, as Houthis Vow to Keep Up Attacks

This image released by the Houthis’ Ansarullah Media Center on Wednesday shows what the group says is the Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, sinking after it was attacked by the Houthis.

Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Citizens Nominate New Leader in Chat Room

Nepalis at a festival in Kathmandu on Thursday.

The Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer

A memorial for Charlie Kirk in Phoenix, Ariz., yesterday.

Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Plotting Coup in Brazil

Former President Jair Bolsonaro was accused of orchestrating a vast plot to stay in power after he lost the 2022 election.

On Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker

When dozens of Russian drones flew deep into Poland on Tuesday, President Trump left it to Polish leaders and NATO to issue a warning to the Russians.

Charlie Kirk’s Influence Extended Far Beyond the U.S.

Charlie Kirk at AmericaFest, a four-day conference in Phoenix run by Turning Point USA, in Phoenix last year.

How Macron Failed to Curb the Far Right

Mexico City Gas Explosion Kills 8 and Injures at Least 90

Investigators inspect damaged vehicles after a gas tanker explosion injured at least 58 in Mexico City, on Wednesday.

What to Know About the Mass Protests in Nepal

How Macron Failed to Curb the Far Right

A protest in Paris yesterday.

Prince Harry Reunites With King Charles for First Time in Over a Year

Prince Harry is in Britain for a four-day visit. On Wednesday, he visited the Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London, as well as the king’s London residence.

Military Enforces Calm in Nepal After Two Days of Chaos

Nepali Army soldiers patrolling inside the Parliament house, which was set on fire by protesters, in Kathmandu, on Wednesday.

After Qatar, Israel Fires on Yemen: ‘Whoever Attacks Us, We Will Reach Them’

The Israeli military launched multiple strikes on Sana, the capital of Yemen, on Wednesday.

Brazil Invited the World to the Amazon. It’s Become a Big Headache.

A hotel in Belém, Brazil, that was renamed for the COP30 global climate conference.

Climate ‘Ideology’ Hurts Prosperity, Top U.S. Officials Tell Europeans

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, left, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the White House in March. They are currently in Europe to press U.S. energy interests.

Trump Moves to Scrap Biden Rule That Protected Public Lands

The Thompson Divide in Colorado. The Bureau of Land Management has for decades offered leases for the development of public lands.

France Suspects Foreign Meddling After Pigs’ Heads Found Near Mosques

Local officials spoke to the faithful at Islah Mosque after the discovery of a pig’s head, left at the entrance of the building, in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on Tuesday.

German Court Convicts Syrian National for Stabbing Attack That Killed 3

Issa al Hasan, the perpetrator of a deadly knife attack in Germany last year, was a member of Islamic State. The terror group claimed responsibility for the rampage.

Who Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu?

The departing prime minister, François Bayrou, left, and his successor, Sébastien Lecornu, during the handover ceremony in Paris on Wednesday.

Poland Has Invoked NATO’s Article 4. What Comes Next?

Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland held an emergency meeting in Warsaw on Wednesday.

The Moment Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters Felt the Vibe Change

Demonstrators gathered outside Nepal’s Parliament in Kathmandu on Monday. One organizer said events this week escalated out of their control.

Happy 10th Birthday to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Now Drop Dead.

An artist’s rendering of two black holes spiraling around each other, a phenomenon scientists believe produced the gravitational waves of the GW170104 signal detection of Jan. 4, 2017

Millennial Mayor Backs Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters

Balendra Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu, in his office in 2022. He is one of the few politicians to publicly support the so-called Gen Z protesters.

Drones Over Poland Are Latest Violation of Countries Near Ukraine

This house in Wyryki, Poland, was struck overnight Wednesday by what was suspected to be a Russian drone.

Putin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down

Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, as Russia launched its largest missile and drone barrage of the war.

What Is in the MAHA Report?

The White House released a report about children’s health.

Delayed Release of Workers Detained in Georgia Raid Fuels Anger in Korea

A rally in Seoul on Tuesday in support of the South Korean workers arrested in an immigration raid in the United States.

Gulf Powers Question U.S. Protection After Israeli Strike on Qatari Soil

President Trump with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha in May.

Israel’s Strike on Hamas in Qatar: What to Know

Damage in Doha, Qatar, after an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders on Tuesday.

What to Know About the Protests in Nepal

7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals

White Truffles foraged in Motovun, Croatia.

How Graham Linehan’s Arrest Could Reshape Britain’s Free Speech Laws

Graham Linehan in London in September. Mr. Linehan, a comedian and vocal anti-transgender activist, was arrested last week at Heathrow Airport after a tweet he wrote led to accusations that he had incited violence against trans people.

Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts

How a Group of Students in the Pacific Islands Reshaped Global Climate Law

Madeleine Lavemai, left, and Sulia Makasini were students from Tonga attending the University of the South Pacific when, in 2019, an environmental-law professor encouraged his class to draft a letter.

South Korean Woman Cleared Decades After Biting Attacker’s Tongue During Attempted Rape

Choi Mal-ja, center, who was convicted 61 years ago for biting the tongue of her attempted rapist, reacts after her retrial at the Busan District Court in Busan on Wednesday.

Before and after photos show how protests damaged Nepal’s government buildings.

From Prime Minister to Prisoner: Thaksin Shinawatra’s Fall From Favor

Thaksin Shinawatra, center, was taken to the Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok, on Tuesday after the Supreme Court ruled against him.

Nepalis Worry About Security Forces’ Next Step After Crackdown Leaves 30 Dead

Nepali Army soldiers patrol in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

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Explosive Protests in Nepal

In Kathmandu, Nepal.

Hong Kong Lawmakers Vote to Reject Same-Sex Rights Bill

Same-sex couples at a mass wedding ceremony in Hong Kong last year. The ceremony was performed by a pastor online from the United States, as same-sex partnerships are not recognized in Hong Kong.

Facing Israeli Assault, Many in Gaza City Say Fleeing Again Is Worse

People leaving Gaza City with their belongings head south by truck along the coastal road in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday.

With Qatar Attack, Israel Again Leaves Trump in the Dark

A building damaged by an Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

Why Trump Is Targeting a Brazilian Judge

Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years.

Voters lining up at a polling station in Panauti, Nepal, in April 2008.

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