North Korean Troops No Longer Seen on Front Lines Fighting Ukraine

By Michael Schwirtz and Julian E. Barnes from NYT World https://ift.tt/McxfUXy
via IFTTT North Korea sent its best troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. But after months of suffering severe losses, they have been taken off the front line.

Father Slays New York Girl, 14, in TikTok ‘Honor Killing’

By Zia ur-Rehman from NYT World https://ift.tt/qpo2ztX
via IFTTT After being lured to Pakistan, Hira Anwar was fatally shot by her father and an uncle over online posts that her parents believed were immodest, the police said.

‘The Gulf of America’? Here’s What Mexicans and Cubans Think.

By James Wagner from NYT World https://ift.tt/sBD7frC
via IFTTT Following President Trump’s order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, at least in the United States, Mexicans and Cubans expressed annoyance, defiance, confusion and even amusement.

As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges

By David E. Sanger and Anton Troianovski from NYT World https://ift.tt/EIYc4GR
via IFTTT President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.

India, a Big Source of Illegal Migration, Hopes to Navigate the Trump Storm

By Suhasini Raj and Atul Loke from NYT World https://ift.tt/7g1Gna8
via IFTTT Fear and uncertainty are rippling through India, which sends more undocumented migrants to the United States than any other country outside Latin America.

Trump Hits Colombia With Tariffs in Feud Over Military Deportation Flights

By Genevieve Glatsky, Simon Romero and Annie Correal from NYT World https://ift.tt/bPAH6ei
via IFTTT Gustavo Petro said on X that the United States should not treat Colombian migrants as criminals and that he had already turned away U.S. military flights carrying deportees.

What Prince Harry’s Settlement Means for Him and for Britain’s Royal Family

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mCPe49
via IFTTT Harry won an apology and damages from Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids. Could the lawsuit’s end also help heal the rift with his brother, William, and his father, King Charles III?

Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War

By Marc Santora and Helene Cooper from NYT World https://ift.tt/BRDnXZg
via IFTTT Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat.

Partial Victory for Prince Harry as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Admit Unlawful Activities

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/lpxigJP
via IFTTT Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology,” admitting for the first time to unlawful activities at The Sun and agreeing to pay what it called substantial damages.

At Least 66 Are Killed in Fire at Ski Resort in Turkey

By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur from NYT World https://ift.tt/OU1bGCW
via IFTTT The pre-dawn blaze broke out at a popular resort during a school break. Some survivors spoke of terrifying escapes.

These Rooms Give Young Indian Lovers Rare Privacy. Cue the Complaints.

By Anupreeta Das from NYT World https://ift.tt/rVJkYhc
via IFTTT A policy change by a popular hotel platform shows the tension between traditional values and modern ideals in India.

Hamas Tries to Show It’s Back in Charge of Gaza

By Adam Rasgon from NYT World https://ift.tt/ZQTUYKd
via IFTTT Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday.

Trump Vowed a Crackdown on the Mexican Border, but It’s Already Quiet

By James Wagner, Simon Romero and César Rodríguez from NYT World https://ift.tt/NxC8tHE
via IFTTT Ahead of the inauguration, migrant shelters south of the Rio Grande are far from full, a reflection of the tougher measures imposed on both sides of the border.

The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce

By Patrick Kingsley, Adam Rasgon and Michael D. Shear from NYT World https://ift.tt/04xK7Yw
via IFTTT The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.

Canada’s Plan for a Trade War: Pain for Red States and Trump Allies

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff from NYT World https://ift.tt/FYbIun3
via IFTTT Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.

Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

By Maria Abi-Habib and Annie Correal from NYT World https://ift.tt/8ObDxjH
via IFTTT Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about its migration and deportation plans.

Saif Ali Khan, Famed Bollywood Actor, Is Stabbed at Home in Mumbai

By Pragati K.B. from NYT World https://ift.tt/Q4NhnOk
via IFTTT The police said Mr. Khan was recovering in the hospital after an intruder attacked him. He sustained a major injury to his spinal cord, a doctor said.

What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement

By Adam Rasgon, Patrick Kingsley, Aaron Boxerman, Ronen Bergman, Peter Baker and Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://ift.tt/TuoMmPp
via IFTTT The first phase of the deal, including the start of hostage releases, will last six weeks.

A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

By Andrew Higgins from NYT World https://ift.tt/ITyqJB4
via IFTTT The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors.

The World’s Largest Human Gathering Begins in India

By John Yoon and Hari Kumar from NYT World https://ift.tt/1gOapVs
via IFTTT About 400 million Hindu pilgrims from around the globe are expected to bathe in and around the Ganges in the religion’s biggest display of unity.

Israel and Hamas Are ‘on the Brink’ of Cease-Fire Agreement, Blinken Says

By Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, Isabel Kershner and Michael D. Shear from NYT World https://ift.tt/xAHlqMk
via IFTTT The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission From Cancer

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/iYVpG8I
via IFTTT In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.”

Battles Rage Inside Russia, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans

By Marc Santora, Liubov Sholudko and Finbarr O’Reilly from NYT World https://ift.tt/USPXBzy
via IFTTT Ukrainian soldiers are describing fierce clashes as Russian forces try to retake territory in the Kursk region that could be key in eventual cease-fire talks.

Troops Captured by Ukraine Provide Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military

By Choe Sang-Hun from NYT World https://ift.tt/sOE16GS
via IFTTT Ukraine’s president released a video of the two soldiers being interrogated, revealing they knew little about the war they were sent to fight in.

This Part of Mozambique Was Like Paradise. Now It’s a Terrorist Hotbed.

By John Eligon, Tavares Cebola and Joao Silva from NYT World https://ift.tt/pbRkGi7
via IFTTT Islamic State militants have rampaged across the northern Cabo Delgado Province for more than seven years. The government says the situation has stabilized. Residents tell a different story.

Ukraine Says It Captured 2 North Korean Soldiers Fighting for Russia

By Cassandra Vinograd from NYT World https://ift.tt/L8m5FTN
via IFTTT President Volodymyr Zelensky said the soldiers were captured in the western Kursk region, where Ukraine has been fighting to hold on to territory it seized last summer.

Meet the Combative Populist on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Leader

By Norimitsu Onishi from NYT World https://ift.tt/RctNXhb
via IFTTT Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.

Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits

By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://ift.tt/ShCouqY
via IFTTT For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.

Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says

By Ephrat Livni from NYT World https://ift.tt/s9HoU8B
via IFTTT The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third.

‘Make Greenland Great Again’? No Thank You, Greenlanders Say.

By Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli from NYT World https://ift.tt/mTenNy7
via IFTTT After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety.

Sudanese Paramilitary Group Committed Genocide, U.S. Says

By Declan Walsh from NYT World https://ift.tt/l8Rrt0g
via IFTTT A force fighting Sudan’s army in a brutal civil war committed massacres and rape that amount to genocide, the Secretary of State said, two decades after a finding of genocide in the same region.

Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff from NYT World https://ift.tt/mx6HOoG
via IFTTT By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, Rabble-Rousing Leader of French Far Right, Dies at 96

By Robert D. McFadden from NYT World https://ift.tt/taimDoJ
via IFTTT He ran unsuccessfully for the French presidency five times, riding waves of discontent and xenophobia as the leader of the National Front party.

Strong Earthquake Hits Remote Tibet in Western China, Killing Dozens

By David Pierson, Berry Wang and Bhadra Sharma from NYT World https://ift.tt/EWhZjMY
via IFTTT Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in Tibet. It was felt in neighboring Nepal.

Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister: ‘It’s Time for a Reset’

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Ian Austen, Vjosa Isai and Thomas Fuller from NYT World https://ift.tt/QWFAvPD
via IFTTT Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

By David Zucchino and Elise Blanchard from NYT World https://ift.tt/RLWCjXd
via IFTTT The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.

Italy’s Prime Minister Visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago

By Emma Bubola from NYT World https://ift.tt/EfshInR
via IFTTT Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory.

A Gas Cutoff Sends Shivers Through a Russian-Backed Breakaway Region

By Andrew Higgins from NYT World https://ift.tt/FAEjg4x
via IFTTT A renegade part of Moldova once boasted it would become a Russian-speaking Switzerland. Now without gas, its leader assured residents, “We will not allow a societal collapse.”

In Damascus, Syrians Reclaim Freedoms Off Limits Under al-Assad

By Raja Abdulrahim and Laura Boushnak from NYT World https://ift.tt/fDyM3Jm
via IFTTT Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again.

On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession

By Hannah Beech and Jes Aznar from NYT World https://ift.tt/CkbT0Hn
via IFTTT Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.

Drones, Exploding Parcels and Sabotage: How Hybrid Tactics Target the West

By Lara Jakes from NYT World https://ift.tt/KYAXHnw
via IFTTT Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond?

Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza

By Aaron Boxerman from NYT World https://ift.tt/XNMVHrw
via IFTTT Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

Honduras Threatens to Expel U.S. Military as Latin America Gears Up for Trump Deportations

By Annie Correal from NYT World https://ift.tt/D2E8INh
via IFTTT In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that a base hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.”

Elon Musk Has a Strange Fixation With Trolling Britain

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/KwDu5SL
via IFTTT In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator.

South Korea Fails to Detain Impeached President in Standoff at His Home

By Choe Sang-Hun, John Yoon and Jin Yu Young from NYT World https://ift.tt/BjJO6Ah
via IFTTT Blocked by bodyguards, officials retreated after several hours without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on insurrection charges.

A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya

By Lynsey Chutel from NYT World https://ift.tt/8KT5UvC
via IFTTT No one was hurt by the object, believed to be part of a launch rocket. Experts say the frequency of such incidents is increasing as the amount of debris in orbit around the Earth grows dramatically.

The Other Naples, Not Seen on Instagram

By Emma Bubola and Gianni Cipriano from NYT World https://ift.tt/9hx6PjS
via IFTTT The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.

American Teenager Fighting for His Life After Ambush in Mexico Kills 3

By Annie Correal from NYT World https://ift.tt/SPkCEzi
via IFTTT Jason Peña, now 14, was shot in the head on a highway in the state of Durango, a family spokeswoman said. His father and uncle, both U.S. citizens, and a Mexican relative were also killed.

Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?

By Marc Santora, Andrew Higgins and Stanley Reed from NYT World https://ift.tt/Jfu0qmE
via IFTTT And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?

Fishing Coins From Trevi Fountain and Putting Wet Money to Work

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/RKPO5cu
via IFTTT Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark?