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The death of Abdulaziz Al Asheikh, Saudi Arabia’s most senior cleric, was the symbolic end of an era as the kingdom transforms.

The women of Holy Wisdom Monastery have restored 170 acres of native prairie and oak savanna. “Humans need creation to find ourselves,” one said.

The European Union has sharply reduced its dependence on Russian energy, but it still imports some supplies.

President Trump said he encountered the Brazilian president at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday and they briefly embraced. He said the two would meet next week.

Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York Times, walks us through the changing map of Palestinian recognition.

The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks.

Errol Musk has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a Times investigation found. Family members have appealed to Elon Musk for help.

Filling stations have become must-stop spots for soldiers traveling to and from the front, helping them win a place in Ukrainians’ hearts.

Ahmed al-Shara has shifted shapes many times during his ascent from rebel commander to national leader. This week, he is expected to be the first Syrian president to address the U.N. General Assembly in 58 years.

The leaders of Ukraine and the United States will hold talks weeks after President Trump agreed to participate in postwar security guarantees for Ukraine.

Even as criticism of Israel ramps up and a growing number of countries say they’ll recognize a Palestinian state, concrete actions remain limited.

The bipartisan delegation said more conversations were necessary to avoid accidental “miscalculations and misunderstandings” that could lead to conflict.

As the Trump administration exerts pressure on countries to aid in its mass deportation efforts, some nations in Africa have agreed, prompting legal battles.

France became the latest Western nation to formally recognize Palestinian sovereignty, which remains a largely symbolic gesture. It was followed by calls for Israel to end the war in Gaza and stop its expansion of West Bank settlements.

A high-tech greenhouse brings fresh produce to Gjoa Haven, an Inuit hamlet in Canada’s Arctic whose residents have little experience growing plants.

A look at major figures who will appear during the week and what they might talk about.

We explain how Russia, China, Iran and other countries are trying to strengthen their influence as America retreats.