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Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say

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The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.

Stress From Fireworks Killed Baby Red Panda, Zoo in Scotland Says

Red panda dies from firework stress

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Camera footage showed Roxie, a three-month-old, agitated by the noise. She died shortly afterward.

Israel Strikes Humanitarian Zone in Gaza

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The Israeli military said it had been targeting a loaded weapons launcher in the area, where thousands of displaced people are sheltering in a tent camp.

Today

Argentina Mulls Exiting Paris Climate Deal

Argentina withdraws from COP29 summit

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The South American nation says it is considering withdrawing from the landmark agreement, which aims to limit carbon emissions and slow global warming.

Stress From Fireworks Killed Baby Red Panda, Zoo in Scotland Says

Red panda dies from firework stress

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Camera footage showed Roxie, a three-month-old, agitated by the noise. She died shortly afterward.

Murray Sinclair, Who Reframed Indigenous Relations in Canada, Dies at 73

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He headed a commission that documented widespread abuse in Canada’s boarding schools for Indigenous children and sought to correct the history of Indigenous people.

Yiannis Boutaris, Vintner, Animal Defender and Greek Mayor, Dies at 82

Yiannis Boutaris dies at 82

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A colorful figure in Thessaloniki, he tried to reconcile the city’s painful history with its Turkish and Jewish communities, and he extended a hand to his country’s foes.

Friday Briefing: Dismay Over Trump’s Picks

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Plus, when shopping meets gambling.

France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack

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After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.

New York Joins a Global City Club, With a Deal on Congestion Pricing

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The city will be the first in the U.S. to adopt a fee on driving in certain areas, with the aim of reducing traffic and pollution. For some other cities, that has long been the norm.

Chemist Identifies Mystery ‘Blobs’ Washing Up in Newfoundland

Mystery blobs identified as latex

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A researcher thinks he knows what has been coming ashore on miles of beaches. Canada’s environmental agency says it is still looking into it.

Israel Bombs Targets in Syria, and Keeps Up Strikes in Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes kill 15 in Syria

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The attack occurred on the same day that Israel bombed sites in the Syrian capital that the Israeli military said were affiliated with a militant group. At least 15 people were killed, Syrian state media reported.

Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.

Vatican Christmas tree sparks controversy

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Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, but the town providing the tree says it was doomed anyway.

Norway Apologizes for Forced Assimilation of Sami and Other Minorities

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A policy of “Norwegianization” silenced the languages of Indigenous people and forced their children into boarding schools. The long-awaited apology avoided the issue of land rights.

Israel Bombs Targets in Syria, and Keeps Up Strikes in Lebanon

Hezbollah attacks Israel's Haifa naval base

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At least 15 people were killed in Damascus, according to Syrian state media. The Israeli military said it had “inflicted significant damage” to a Palestinian Islamic Jihad command center.

Investigators Assess if Netanyahu’s Aides Forged Oct. 7 Phone Records

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Aides to Benjamin Netanyahu are under investigation over accusations of leaks, record-doctoring and intimidation. The Israeli prime minister’s office denies the claims.

Yesterday

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

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The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.

Thursday Briefing

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A victory for the Republican Party.

Explosions Outside Brazil’s Supreme Court Leave 1 Dead

Suicide attack near Brazil Supreme Court

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Police officials say two blasts near Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday night are being treated as terrorist acts by a lone suicide bomber.

At Least 1 Killed in Explosions in Brazil’s Capital

Suicide attack near Brazil Supreme Court

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Two explosions rocked the area near the heart of the Brazilian government’s offices.

Haiti’s Gang Violence Worsens as FAA Suspends Flights From the U.S.

Haiti airport closes amid gang violence

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The country’s security situation has deteriorated even further since Monday when at least three planes were shot at, forcing the closure of its main airport.

Mexican Officials Arrest Top Security Official in Mayor’s Beheading

Former prosecutor arrested for mayor's murder

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Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán was killed less than a week after taking office in Chilpancingo. On Tuesday, the authorities arrested the city’s public security minister in connection with his death.

Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Victory Lap

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Plus, an artist sticks up for A.I.

Italy’s President Rebukes Musk for Chiming In on Country’s Immigration Debate

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Sergio Mattarella said Italy “can take care” of itself after Mr. Musk criticized judges who did not approve a government request to hold a group of migrants in Albania.

Canadian Teenager Is Country’s First Human Bird Flu Case

Canadian teen hospitalized with bird flu

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A teenager in British Columbia was hospitalized in critical condition with the disease, and officials were working to find out how the person was exposed to the virus.

India’s Top Court Bans ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Often Used Against Muslims

Supreme Court to rule on demolitions

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The tactic, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has been on the rise in recent years.

Trump’s Input in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks May Put Kyiv on New Timetable

Ukraine seeks security guarantees in negotiations

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President-elect Donald J. Trump may accelerate the timetable for a truce. Kyiv views guarantees against renewed aggression as crucial to any settlement.

Israeli Court Rejects Netanyahu’s Bid to Delay Corruption Trial Testimony

Netanyahu seeks testimony delay due to security

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The court ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must take the stand on Dec. 2 in a trial that has stretched out for more than four years.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen in December

Notre-Dame restoration progresses towards

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Millions of visitors are expected at the cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire.

Who Are Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Picks?

Trump nominates Huckabee and Witkoff

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Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff have both made pro-Israel statements. Here’s a closer look at the two men who will help shape Mr. Trump’s approach in the Middle East.

Blinken Visits NATO Headquarters

Blinken meets NATO amid Trump concerns

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The U.S. secretary of state met with European allies rattled by the American election results at a critical moment for Ukraine and the alliance.

After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Try to Erase Any Hint of It

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Flowers left at the site of the attack, which killed at least 35 people, were quickly removed. Censors deleted videos, articles and comments about it.

Who Might Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury?

Welby resigns over abuse scandal

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The leader of the Anglican Church, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, announced he would resign on Tuesday. Here’s what happens next.

Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital

Blasts reported in Kyiv amid attacks

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The attack ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on Kyiv, which had only been hit by Russian drones during that period.

C.I.A. Official Charged in Leak of Classified Documents About Israeli Military Plans

CIA official charged for leaking intel

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Asif Rahman, who worked overseas, was arrested on Tuesday by the F.B.I. and faces two counts of violating the Espionage Act.

2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust

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Italian officials said they had dismantled a Europe-wide network of forgers and dealers selling works purported to be by A-list artists, mostly through auction houses.

COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing

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Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.

Gaza Militants Release Video of Sasha Troufanov, an Israeli Russian Hostage

Islamic Jihad releases hostage videos

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It was the first sign of Sasha Troufanov since May, when the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group posted two videos of him. His family pressed for the release of all the hostages in Gaza.

Four Tropical Storms Swirl Simultaneously Near the Philippines

Tropical Storm Yinxing forms near Philippines

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It is the first time on record that more than three tropical storms have occurred at the same time in November in the region.

Aid Deliveries to Gaza Remain Low Despite U.S. Warning to Israel

World reacts to Trump win

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The Biden administration gave Israel 30 days to increase the flow of aid, warning that aid shipments into Gaza in September had reached an alarmingly low level.

Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare

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A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs.

U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online

UK fines for social media knife ads

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In a bid to curb knife crime, the government would hold officials of tech companies personally liable for illicit sales on their platforms, a significant shift in internet regulation.

Wednesday Briefing

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Donald Trump’s new appointments.