Here are some of the stories we’re covering from around the world:

‘Screams Without Words’: How Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence on Oct. 7

A Times investigation uncovered new details showing a pattern of rape, mutilation and extreme brutality against women in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

Russia Retakes Some Land Hard Won by Ukraine During Counteroffensive

Russian forces have recaptured land hard won by Ukrainian troops in their summer counteroffensive, just as Washington said it was releasing the last remaining Congress-approved package of military aid to Kyiv.

Death of ‘Parasite’ Star Highlights South Korea’s Crackdown on Drugs

Lee Sun-kyun, the “Parasite” actor who was found dead on Wednesday, was far from the only celebrity entangled in South Korea’s latest antidrug crackdown.

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