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Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Israel’s Pager Attack Was a Tactical Success Without a Strategic Goal, Analysts Say While Israel’s attack on pagers and other wireless devices in Lebanon demonstrated the country's technological prowess, analysts say the long-term intent remains unclear. An Ugly Divorce, a Lucrative Business and 2 Dead in Moscow Russia’s richest businesswoman has been involved in a brutal divorce which escalated into a full-blown shootout in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, leaving two dead, five injured and dozens detained just across from the Kremlin. Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice? An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Ukraine-Russia War Updates: Moscow Hits Back in Kursk as Air War Heats Up Russia is counterattacking in Kursk as Ukrainian troops are on the back foot in the east. Both sides have ramped up their air attacks on infrastructure. ‘She Didn’t Deserve This’: Husband Accused of Raping Wife Testifies in French Court In a trial that has shocked France and drawn attention around the world, Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of inviting strangers to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious, took the stand for the first time. Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Attacks on Two Military Sites in Mali’s Capital An extremist group affiliated with Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a deadly assault on two military sites in Mali’s capital on Tuesday, bringing a conflict that has ravaged vast swaths of the country to the capital for the first time since 2015. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: What We Know About the Deadly Floods in Central Europe At least 16 people were dead and several others missing after days of flooding in Central Europe. Here is what we know. Brazilian Politician Upends Debate by Hitting Opponent With Chair After Luiz Datena swung a chair at Pablo Marçal's back during a live debate, he admitted that he "lost his cool," but stopped short of apologizing and said he would remain in the race. In Georgia, a Political Uproar Erupts Over a 2008 War With Russia As Georgia prepares for critical elections in October, the leader of the governing party has ignited a political firestorm by saying that the country should apologize for a 2008 war with Russia for which many Georgians blame Moscow. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Diplomacy Over Ukraine War Is About Weapons More Than Peace Talks For both Ukraine and Russia, battlefield gains now might provide an upper hand in any negotiations later. That’s reflected in their discussions over arms with allies. Pope’s Grueling Asia Tour Points Toward a Less-Western Church At 87, Pope Francis flew thousands of miles to Asian countries with small Catholic populations, braved oppressive temperatures and high levels of humidity and pollution, underlining Francis’s commitment to building a church with a less Eurocentric future. North Korea Gives First Glimpse of Weapons-Grade Uranium Factory North Korea for the first time unveils a centrifuge plant, highlighting its efforts to produce more fuel for nuclear weapons @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: 3 Red Cross Workers Killed in Ukraine by Shelling Three aid workers were killed and two are wounded after Russian artillery fire struck a frontline aid distribution site. The International Red Cross said they were preparing to distribute supplies intended for the cold winter nights ahead. How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict? United States Backs Africa’s U.N. Security Council Bid, With a Catch The United States would support two permanent seats for African states on the U.N. Security Council, but the path to making that promise a reality is complicated. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: How Russia’s Steady Advance Threatens Ukraine’s East Russia is closing in on a key city in Ukraine’s east in one of the fastest advances for its military since the early days of the war. If Russia captures the city, Pokrovsk, it would gain a big strategic advantage in seizing the rest of the Donbas region. Mexico’s Judicial Overhaul Overcomes Its Biggest Obstacle: The Senate Mexico’s judicial overhaul passed the Senate, the last major obstacle facing a contentious plan to have judges elected, not appointed. Family of American Woman Held in China for 10 Years Asks for Help Dawn Michelle Hunt, who is serving a life sentence, says she was duped into carrying drugs. Her family says she is seriously ill and should be sent home. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: The Bomb Shelters Are Busy. So Are the Nail Salons. Even a visit for a manicure, which often involves navigating power outages and air-raid sirens, can turn into an act of defiance as the war in Ukraine drags on. Unwilling to Be Human Shields, Some Gazans Turn Gunmen Away From Shelters Residents in Gaza, already forced to flee their homes due to bombardment, are preventing gunmen from entering their schools, which have been turned into shelters. Their testimonies suggest that Hamas’s grip on the enclave may be weakened by the war. He’s Known as ‘Ivan the Troll.’ His 3D-Printed Guns Have Gone Viral. From his Illinois home, he champions guns for all. The New York Times confirmed his real name and linked the firearm he helped design to terrorists, drug dealers and freedom fighters in at least 15 countries. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows Russian forces have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine and are now pressing to encircle Ukrainian soldiers at two locations along the frontline, according to an analysis of the battlefield on Monday. A Tug Between Russia and Europe Divides a Tiny Balkan Nation Elected last year on promises to accelerate a shift out of Russia’s orbit of influence and into the European Union, the government of Montenegro recently nominated a curious candidate as its ambassador in Moscow — a Russian citizen. Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Completed Her Chemotherapy for Cancer In a video message, Catherine said she would return to more of her duties, a positive development, but many questions still remain about her condition and treatment. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse At least 10 priests and missionaries moved to Papua New Guinea after they had allegedly sexually abused children in the West, according to court records, government inquiries, survivor testimonies, news media reports and comments by church officials. Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats Besides Russia's F.S.B., other agencies have intelligence resources that could have detected the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region. However, the lack of coordination within the military and intelligence operations may have impeded a Russian response. U.N. Panel Calls for International Peacekeeping Force in Sudan A United Nations fact-finding mission called for an international peacekeeping force to protect civilians in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. @nytimes

Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world: Putin Drives Home a Perilous Point: Ukraine’s East Is Russia’s Main Goal Dismissing Ukraine’s recent invasion of Kursk, Putin said Kyiv made a mistake in trying to force Moscow to divert its forces from the Donbas region. When a Nation Banned Female Genital Cutting, a 96-Year-Old Resisted A 96-year-old Gambian woman, who has performed female genital cutting for generations, is now passing the torch. After becoming the first practitioner to be convicted, her case has sparked a backlash and a popular campaign to reinstate the practice. Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community "This is not the Pope but God himself visiting us." For many trans women living on the fringes of society in Indonesia, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis, with his messages of tolerance toward the LGBTQ community, has become a personal hero. @nytimes