The New York Times - World

1. Why Vietnam Ignored Its Own Laws to Fast-Track a Trump Family Golf Complex

   As President Trump blurs the lines between politics and business — and threatens steep tariffs on trade partners — governments feel compelled to favor Trump-related projects.

2. At Least 12 Killed and Dozens Injured After Russia’s Air Strike In Ukraine

   The attack involved nearly 370 missiles and drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. At least 12 people were killed.

3. Israeli Airstrike Kills Doctor’s Children, Gaza Officials Say

   Two more children were missing, while her husband and one other child were injured in the strike on Friday, the officials said. Israel said it was checking if it had harmed “uninvolved civilians.”

4. Qatari Push to Dominate Another Sport, Table Tennis, Draws Scrutiny

   A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained and interrogated in Doha.

5. In the Shadow of a Tainted Election Steal, Maduro Asks Venezuelans to Vote Again

   Some in the opposition say the only way to protest is to abstain. Others say doing so will let the government “say they won without resistance.”

6. Venezuela Is Holding an Election for Essequibo, a Region of Neighboring Guyana

   In Sunday’s election, President Nicolás Maduro has called to elect a governor of Essequibo — a region that actually belongs to neighboring Guyana.

7. North Korea Arrests 3 Over Failed Ship Launch That Angered Kim Jong-un

   Three shipyard officials were arrested, including the chief engineer, state media said. The North Korean leader was watching as the launch of a navy destroyer went wrong.

8. Trump’s Warming Toward Syria Complicates Israel's Military Strategy

   Since President Trump’s embrace of the new Syrian leader, Israeli airstrikes on the country have subsided.

9. Selfies From the Front: Inside the ‘V.I.P.’ Brigade for Ambitious Russian Officials

   After a stint with a drone unit led by a member of Parliament, Russian officials return to work, and promotions, garlanded as war veterans. Most soldiers are stuck in indefinite deployments.

10. Europe’s Been Negotiating by the Book, but Trump’s Tearing It Up

    The Trump administration sees tariff talks as a chance to pressure a rival into concessions. E.U. officials have acted as though they were dealing with an ally.