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NYT > WorldThe American president has reinvigorated a cartoon contest in Tehran, which this year depicts him in Ku Klux Klan robes and sharing the cover of Time with Hitler. Tehran Journal: Why Are These Iranians ‘Really, Really Happy With Trump’?

NYT > WorldIn a rare joint session of legislators, the president cast himself as the agent of change that the country wanted and its rampart against a newly uncertain world order. Macron Urges French Parliament to Prepare for Change

NYT > WorldA grass-roots practice hopes to reduce maternal deaths by threatening to impose fines on birth attendants if women deliver their babies at home. Enticing Pregnant Women in Liberia to Give Birth in Health Centers

NYT > WorldBritish and European courts have ruled that a hospital can turn off life support for Charlie Gard, a 10-month-old boy with a rare genetic disorder. Trump and Pope Weigh In on Case of U.K. Child on Life Support

NYT > WorldThe agreement sets a path for other Western energy companies, but it exposes the French energy giant to the possibility that the Trump administration will add sanctions to Iran. Total Signs Deal With Iran, Exposing It to Big Risks and Rewards

NYT > WorldMr. Abe seemed on track to become Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, but a local election has changed that perception. Tokyo Voters’ Rebuke Signals Doubt About Shinzo Abe’s Future

NYT > WorldThe vehicle, carrying 46 seniors from Bavaria and bound for Italy, burst into flames on a major north-south artery after hitting a tractor-trailer. Bus Crashes in Germany; More Than a Dozen Feared Dead

NYT > WorldThe president is likely to have several days to fill in Europe between a G-20 meeting in Germany and Bastille Day celebrations in France. Rumors of a Quick Trump Visit to U.K. Stir Protest

NYT > WorldWhile some of President Trump’s most ambitious plans to tighten the border remain a long way off, his hard-line approach to immigration seems to have reduced the flow of Central American migrants. Central Americans, ‘Scared of What’s Happening’ in U.S., Stay Put

NYT > WorldConversation starters and context, drawn from the day’s news in Australia. Who Pays for Pell’s Day in Court? Also: Cracks Form in the Gig Economy.

NYT > WorldPresident Xi Jinping said the United States-China relationship had shown progress but was also affected by “negative factors,” according to Chinese news reports. Trump Presses Xi for Help in Addressing ‘Growing Threat’ of North Korea

NYT > WorldPresident Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to Mali, said France would support a multinational force to combat extremists in parts of West Africa. France Pledges to Bolster African Antiterrorism Force

NYT > WorldHere’s what you need to know to start your day. Europe Edition: G-20, Emmanuel Macron, Turkey: Your Monday Briefing

NYT > WorldWith its immense riches, Qatar can withstand the effects of a blockade. But the longer the dispute lasts, the more likely it is to destabilize the region. Wealthy Qatar Weathers Siege, but Personal and Political Costs Grow

NYT > WorldOften the best way to see if a cyberweapon works is to try it out in a country without the best digital defenses, as recent attacks have indicated. Hackers Find ‘Ideal Testing Ground’ for Attacks: Developing Countries

NYT > WorldThe battle for the capital of the Islamic State’s self-proclaimed caliphate provides the American-led coalition, and the Trump administration, with an opportunity to deliver a blow to ISIS. U.S.-Backed Forces Close to Trapping ISIS Holdouts in Raqqa

NYT > WorldWhy aren’t there more American productions of Canadian plays? Judging from a Toronto theater company’s offerings, the quality of the work isn’t the obstacle. Critic's Notebook: On Canada Day, Sampling Soulpepper’s Cultural Imports

NYT > WorldFans of “Homeland,” “Broadchurch” and “Midsomer Murders” may feel at home with “The Bureau,” “The Tunnel” and “Magellan.” Critic’s Notebook: Policiers Like Your Favorite Crime Show, but French

NYT > WorldHere’s what you need to know to start your day. Asia and Australia Edition: Damascus, CNN, George Pell: Your Morning Briefing

NYT > WorldFacebook and other online forums have become the connecting tissue for Vietnam’s increasingly public dissident voices. And the government is fighting back. With Social Media, Vietnam’s Dissidents Grow Bolder Despite Crackdown