The New York Times - World

1. Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election

   Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.

2. The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right

   A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.

3. Israel Delays Prisoner Release After Hamas Frees 6 Hostages

   Israel was supposed to release 620 Palestinian prisoners soon after the hostages were handed over. Officials gave no reason for the delay.

4. Pope Francis in Critical Condition After ‘Respiratory Crisis,’ Vatican Says

   The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update from his doctors on Friday.

5. Pope Francis Put Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say

   Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially worked himself into the hospital.

6. ‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead

   The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.

7. U.S. Pressing Tough Demands in Revised Deal for Ukraine’s Minerals

   The Trump administration wants revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources, according to a draft obtained by The New York Times, with no security guarantee in exchange.

8. On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching

   The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he can still win.

9. In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids

   Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.

10. As Conflict Rages in Congo, President Offers U.S. Minerals Deal

    As vast swaths of Congolese territory are seized by a Rwandan-backed armed group, Congo’s president looks to make a minerals deal with the United States.