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Israel Prepares to Prosecute First Suspects in Oct. 7 Attack Led by Hamas

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via NYT > World News Parliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the two-year war in Gaza.

Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus Leaves Canary Islands and Sails Toward Netherlands

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via NYT > World News The last evacuees disembarked in the Canary Islands, and a smaller crew is now en route to Rotterdam, where the ship will be disinfected, officials said.

How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool

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via NYT > World News Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.

What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit

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via NYT > World News Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.

Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?

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via NYT > World News Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition.

A One-Party India

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via NYT > World News A recent victory in a key state has put Narendra Modi at the helm of a country in which opponents hold almost no power.

Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking

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via NYT > World News The MV Hondius, the cruise ship that had carried passengers infected with hantavirus, anchored off the Spanish territory, where other passengers would soon disembark.