Ukraine drives Russian forces from Snake Island, a setback for Moscow.

By Marc Santora and Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT World https://ift.tt/pImos9F
via IFTTT The retreat came after sustained Ukrainian attacks, including with newly arrived Western weapons, made it impossible for Russian forces to hold the island.

Patient and Confident, Putin Shifts Out of Wartime Crisis Mode

By Anton Troianovski from NYT World https://ift.tt/78AhIOK
via IFTTT Cloistered and spouting grievances at the start of the war on Ukraine, the Russian leader now appears publicly, projecting the aura of a calm, paternalistic leader shielding his people from the dangers of the world.

Biden, Chiding Court, Endorses Ending Filibuster to Codify Abortion Rights

By Michael D. Shear and Jim Tankersley from NYT World https://ift.tt/qLjghRz
via IFTTT The president called the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade “destabilizing’’ and said Congress needed to act to codify it into law.

101-Year-Old Ex-Guard at Nazi Camp Is Convicted by German Court

By Christopher F. Schuetze from NYT World https://ift.tt/XmB8I9D
via IFTTT The man, identified only as Josef S. because of German privacy laws, was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of being an accessory to more than 3,500 murders.

A missile strike hits a crowded shopping center in central Ukraine.

By Valerie Hopkins, Ivan Nechepurenko, Megan Specia and Dan Bilefsky from NYT World https://ift.tt/B28lTrj
via IFTTT Videos of the site, near the railway station in the central city of Kremenchuk, showed a fire raging as emergency workers frantically attempted to extinguish the flames.

21 Teenagers Found Dead in South African Tavern, Officials Say

By John Eligon from NYT World https://ift.tt/cQCAMx2
via IFTTT Initial reports suggested that there had been a stampede inside the club, in the coastal city of East London.

Norway Mass Shooting Is Being Investigated as Terrorism, Police Say

By Henrik Pryser Libell and Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/kbMtxZW
via IFTTT The attack, which killed two people and seriously wounded 10 others near a gay club in Oslo, came hours before the city’s Pride parade, which has now been canceled.

The arrival of Western weapons begins to reshape the battle off Ukraine’s coast.

By Valerie Hopkins and Marc Santora from NYT World https://ift.tt/SuoUfMT
via IFTTT The Ukrainian military said it was attacking Russian infrastructure on Snake Island.

Analysis: What Turkey Wants to Let Finland and Sweden Into NATO

By Steven Erlanger from NYT World https://ift.tt/92NFtqS
via IFTTT Finnish and Swedish hopes of being accepted as applicants by next week’s NATO summit meeting have been dashed by a Turkish government that says it is in no hurry.

Hong Kong’s Floating Restaurant Sinks at Sea, Laden With Memories

By Mike Ives and Alexandra Stevenson from NYT World https://ift.tt/TlWcFCw
via IFTTT Jumbo Floating Restaurant, which closed in 2020, capsized in the South China Sea after being towed from the city. The sinking triggered nostalgia for a happier period of Hong Kong history.

The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh: Tracing a Bullet to an Israeli Convoy

By Raja Abdulrahim, Patrick Kingsley, Christiaan Triebert, Hiba Yazbek and Phil Robibero from NYT World https://ift.tt/omIaDS1
via IFTTT A New York Times investigation found that the bullet that killed a Palestinian-American journalist was fired from the approximate position of an Israeli military vehicle.

Gustavo Petro wins the Colombian election, becoming the country’s first leftist president.

By Julie Turkewitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/xT5PHtz
via IFTTT The victory by the former rebel and longtime senator sets the third-largest nation in Latin America on a new path.

A Filmmaker Imagines a Japan Where the Elderly Volunteer to Die

By Motoko Rich from NYT World https://ift.tt/xdVc769
via IFTTT The premise for Chie Hayakawa’s film, “Plan 75,” is shocking: a government push to euthanize the elderly. In a rapidly aging society, some also wonder: Is the movie prescient?

Walking on Hot Coals: A Company Event Goes Wrong

By Alex Traub from NYT World https://ift.tt/GwWIRYC
via IFTTT More than two dozen employees of a Swiss company were injured while walking in bare feet over hot coals, an ancient religious tradition that has become popular on corporate retreats.

Man Paralyzed 12 Years Ago Becomes Italy’s First Assisted Suicide

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/PmjliQ2
via IFTTT The man, Federico Carboni, overcame a series of legal and bureaucratic challenges before ending his life.

Brutal Beating of Women in China Highlights Risk of Saying ‘No’

By Vivian Wang from NYT World https://ift.tt/Bp85Dvw
via IFTTT Graphic footage of an attack in a restaurant fueled online debate that showed both the growing awareness of women’s rights and how divisive feminism still remains.

Poland Shows the Risks for Women When Abortion Is Banned

By Katrin Bennhold and Monika Pronczuk from NYT World https://ift.tt/sPzNXIu
via IFTTT Poland’s abortion ban has had many unintended consequences. One is that doctors are sometimes afraid to remove fetuses or administer cancer treatment to save women’s lives.

Behind Enemy Lines, Scouts Help Ukrainians Execute Deadly Strikes

By Michael Schwirtz and Marc Santora from NYT World https://ift.tt/r7XjRBE
via IFTTT A nascent insurgency made up of civilians or former soldiers provided information that aided Ukraine’s attack on two Russian bases, according to a senior Ukrainian military official.

McDonald’s Is Back, Moscow Style, as Russian Economy Stumbles On

By Anton Troianovski and Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT World https://ift.tt/u2CJ6DT
via IFTTT The reopening of the fast-food stores under Russian ownership (and with a new logo) illustrates the economy’s surprising resilience in the face of intense sanctions, though tough times lie ahead.

Chinese Pilots Sent a Message. American Allies Said They Went Too Far.

By Austin Ramzy from NYT World https://ift.tt/unpN04a
via IFTTT Australia and Canada said Chinese jets harassed their military planes, though Beijing says it was defending its security. A mishap over Pacific waters could have ominous repercussions.

Russia Seeks Buyers for Plundered Ukraine Grain, U.S. Warns

By Declan Walsh and Valerie Hopkins from NYT World https://ift.tt/mOVtkSG
via IFTTT American diplomats have alerted 14 countries, most in Africa, that Russian ships filled with stolen Ukrainian grain could be headed their way, posing a dilemma to countries facing dire food shortages.

As Battles Rage, Ukraine Rejects Macron Plea Not to ‘Humiliate’ Russia

By Andrew E. Kramer and Jason Horowitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/dNYmELx
via IFTTT Amid reports of battlefield gains by Ukraine, an official angrily rejected Mr. Macron’s advice, saying it “can only humiliate France.”

Jubilee Honors Britain’s Queen, but Also Highlights Her Increasing Absences

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/9w1EUYP
via IFTTT Throngs of admirers cheered Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee appearance on Thursday, but she was unable to attend a service on Friday. Prince Charles, in a familiar role, played the understudy.

In the choreography of royal events, Harry and Meghan’s presence is notable.

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/zFLkDgG
via IFTTT The appearance by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Friday was their first official royal outing since early 2020.

Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee: Seven Decades in Photos

By Mark Landler and Mona Boshnaq from NYT World https://ift.tt/S1ZOIoY
via IFTTT The images show the jubilee is above all a tribute to one of history’s great acts of constancy.

Do Swedish People Feed Their Guests?

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT World https://ift.tt/UMsmKQL
via IFTTT After a Reddit post brought an unusual Swedish dining custom to light, Nordic people are trying to explain why they won’t share the pickled herring.

The Middlemen at the Heart of an Oligarch-Industrial Complex

By Michael Forsythe, Gaia Pianigiani and Julian E. Barnes from NYT World https://ift.tt/tFoG59h
via IFTTT They oversee the flow of billions of dollars from Putin-connected Russians to companies involved in superyachts and villas. They’ve drawn the attention of a U.S. task force.