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Also, Iran’s election heads to a runoff and Japanese researchers help robots smile.

Palestinians had decried the detention of the director of Al-Shifa Hospital following an Israeli military raid. His release after seven months drew criticism in Israel.

A battle over the history of Britain’s prized country houses offers a window into the national mood before a pivotal election.

A surprise decision by President Emmanuel Macron to hold a snap election appears to have backfired badly, giving the National Rally a decisive victory.

Beryl became the earliest in a season a storm has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic.

Pabllo Vittar has become an A-list pop star and L.G.B.T.Q. activist in Brazil. Can she conquer the world?

Israelis expressed growing concern that President Biden’s shaky showing in the debate could spur on the country’s Middle Eastern foes at a critical time for American leadership in the region.

Three female attackers detonated devices at a wedding and at a funeral in a city once ruled by Boko Haram, emergency service officials said. So far, no group has claimed responsibility.

In Tehran, many Iranians said they didn’t see the point in voting in Friday’s first-round presidential election since all the candidates had been vetted by the government.

Also, Iran’s election heads to a runoff and Japanese researchers help robots smile.