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Chechnya’s Strongman Is Visibly Ailing. The Russian Region Is Bracing for Succession.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen strongman, is one of the closest allies of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Growing speculation about his health has raised the question of who will take the reins when he leaves.

The Site of the Jonestown Massacre Is Opening to Tourists

The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.

Tourists posing for photos in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, in June. The pope’s planned return has “given the town a spark,” said an owner of a bar in the town’s main square.

Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says

Thomas J. Barrack Jr., third from left, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, is in his first diplomatic job at age 78.

​North Korea Beach Resort Opens With Fanfare but No Foreigners

The Wonsan Kalma tourist area in North Korea this week. Kim Jong-un, the country’s leader, had hoped it would bring in foreign currency.

Vatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment

Pope Leo XIV presiding over Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday. The idea for a new Mass began under his predecessor, Pope Francis, who made care for the environment a cornerstone of his papacy.

Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine

Flowers are placed in front of a poster with a photograph of Major General Mikhail Gudkov, in Vladivostok, Russia on Thursday.

Lovebugs Swarm South Korea’s Capital, Drawing Residents’ Ire

Binoculars covered in lovebugs at an observatory in Incheon, South Korea, on Monday.

Can Indonesia Afford Prabowo’s Free School Lunch Program?

Students in Cimahi, Indonesia, having lunches that were provided by the government. President Prabowo Subianto calls the program an investment in Indonesia’s future.

Where Do Israel-Hamas Truce Negotiations Stand?

Displaced Palestinians at a tent camp in Gaza City last month.

Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure

Tibetan Buddhist monks gathered in Dharamsala, a Himalayan hill town in India, to discuss the future of the Dalai Lama’s spiritual office, as China tries to control who will succeed him.

Greece Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 1,500 People From Island of Crete

More than 200 firefighters battled a blaze in the Greek island of Crete, but their work was made more difficult by heavy winds and rugged mountain terrain.

What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe

Fans were used to keep people cool at a restaurant near the Piazza di Spagna in Rome on Monday.

David Mabuza, Former Deputy President of South Africa, Dies at 64

David Mabuza’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering helped elevate Cyril Ramaphosa to the presidency.

Mexico Confirms Arrest Warrant for Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.

The Department of Homeland Security said in its statement that Julio César Chávez Jr. was “also believed to be an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel.”

Friday Briefing: House Passes Trump’s Big Bill

Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.

The primary obstacle to getting a deal between Hamas and Israel has been the permanence of any cease-fire.

How the G.O.P. Bill Will Reshape America’s Energy Landscape

President Trump’s policy bill could remake American energy by slashing tax breaks for wind and solar power, and for electric cars, while maintaining federal support for fossil fuels as well as nuclear reactors and geothermal plants.

Trump and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Phone Call

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow on Wednesday. He discussed Ukraine and Iran with President Trump by phone on Thursday, the Kremlin said.

Sandy Gall, War Correspondent Without Swagger, Dies at 97

Sandy Gall in 1994. He was seen on ITN’s popular “News at Ten” for more than two decades.

E.P.A. Employees Are Invited to Adopt Soon-to-Be Homeless Lab Rats

An albino rat at a medical test facility. Critters like rats and zebra fish are commonly used to test the toxicity of chemicals.

Diogo Jota, Liverpool Soccer Star, Dies in Car Crash at 28

Diogo Jota, a Portuguese soccer star, played for Liverpool of the English Premier League.

Don’t Like Eating Insects? Your Pet Might.

Thursday Briefing

Damage from Israeli strikes in central Gaza City on Friday.

5 Dead and 29 Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Bali

Family members waiting for updates on the search for people who went missing after a ferry sank near Bali, Indonesia.

How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe

An outdoor swimming pool at the Széchenyi baths in Budapest.

North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrating Companies Around World, U.S. Says

The Grand People’s Study House in Pyongyang, North Korea, in 2019.

Thursday Briefing: Sean Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking

Sean Combs in 2020.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei Undermines Press Freedom With Online Attacks

President Javier Milei of Argentina and his allies have ratcheted up their aggressive denunciation of journalists, particularly women.

Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Soar, Threatening Moscow’s Influence

Azerbaijan’s embassy in Moscow on Wednesday. Tensions continued to grow this week between Russia and Azerbaijan, which was once considered one of Moscow’s closest partners among former Soviet states.

Scientist Use A.I. To Mimic the Mind, Warts and All

Pound Drops Amid Uncertainty Over UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves

A screenshot from the British Parliament showed Rachel Reeves, Britain’s chancellor of the Exchequer, seated next to Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Iran Suspends Cooperation With U.N. Nuclear Watchdog

Iranian officials criticized Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, for saying that there was no evidence of a systematic effort to build nuclear bombs only after Israel began its military attacks.

Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow

A Soviet-era antiaircraft cannon operated by Ukraine’s 59th Assault Brigade in Dnipropetrovsk region in June. Only U.S.-made Patriot missiles can see off the most advanced Russian attacks.

The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality

Muscat, the capital of Oman, in 2023. Officials said a new tax there would affect only a small portion of the population but would help reduce the country’s dependence on oil and gas.

Israel Wants to Resume Truce Talks With Hamas Soon

Damage from Israeli strikes in central Gaza City on Friday.

Hundreds of Small Earthquakes Rattle Remote Islands in Japan

Akusekijima in 2021. Residents of the island said they have lost sleep since the tremors began.

Kim Jong-un Appears to Mourn His Troops Killed Fighting for Russia

A still image taken from a video showing North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, covering a coffin with his nation’s flag is displayed on a screen during a performance in Pyongyang, North Korea, last week.

Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says

The fire at an electrical substation in March brought Heathrow to a standstill. More than 1,000 flights were disrupted during the shutdown.

Dalai Lama Succession: How the Next Tibetan Spiritual Leader Will Be Chosen

The Dalai Lama has hinted that he might buck established succession practices as part of an apparent strategy to throw off the Chinese and avoid a vacuum that Beijing can exploit as it seeks to control Tibetan Buddhism.

Wednesday Briefing

Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, oversaw the passage of President Trump’s signature domestic policy bill.

Ali Shamkhani, Top Iran Official, Survived Israeli Strike

Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani in 2018. He told Iranian state media on Saturday that he had sustained serious injuries in the Israeli strike in June.

Richard A. Boucher, Veteran State Department Spokesman, Dies at 73

The State Department spokesman Richard A. Boucher talked about a standoff between the United States and China at a press briefing in Washington in 2001.

Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90

Wednesday Briefing: Senate Passes Trump’s Signature Bill

Denmark Begins Drafting Women as Russian Threat Looms

In the past, women were allowed to volunteer to serve in the military, but they were not entered into a lottery system for compulsory service like their male peers. Women volunteers made up roughly a quarter of 2024’s cohort.

Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call

The two leaders seemed to reach some common ground on Iran, but they were still at odds over the war in Ukraine.

Keir Starmer Endures Rebellion in Parliament Over Welfare Cuts

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s retreat on the planned welfare cuts did not satisfy many lawmakers within his increasingly fractious Labour party.

As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?

Syrians celebrating President Trump’s plan to ease sanctions, in Homs, Syria, in May.

Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Many Clean Energy Credits

Wind farm tower pieces destined for the South Fork Wind Farm off the Rhode Island coast in 2023.

Explosion at Indian Pharmaceutical Factory Kills 36

Rescue workers inspected the damage at Sigachi Industries near Hyderabad, India, on Tuesday, a day after an explosion leveled the factory.

3 Managers Arrested Over Deaths at U.K. Hospital Where Lucy Letby Worked

The Cheshire police, which investigated baby deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital, said they had arrested three senior managers who worked at the hospital between 2015 and 2016.

Britain’s Royal Train, Once a Symbol of Luxury and Modernity, Is Being Retired

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arriving in Bristol, England, in 1999.

The U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks.

A Malaysian inspector examined a shipment of plastic waste in 2019.

Israelis Set a Palestinian Village Ablaze in West Bank Attack

The family of Murshid Hamayel at his wake on Friday. Palestinian officials said that Mr. Hamayel was killed in clashes with the Israeli military in Kafr Malik.

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