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Wednesday Briefing

New York Times A court rejects Donald Trump’s immunity claim. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/briefing/trump-immunity-ruling-hamas-cease-fire.html

Giorgia Meloni Solidifies Her Credentials in Europe

New York Times The Italian prime minister helped persuade the Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, to go along with a landmark fund for Ukraine. It was a big moment for Europe. And for her. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/world/europe/italy-meloni-orban-ukraine-funding.html

King Charles’s Push for Transparency on Cancer Diagnosis Raised More Questions

New York Times The king has let people know more about his health than other monarchs, but a decision to keep private the form of cancer he has is leading to speculation in lieu of facts. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/europe/king-charles-cancer-privacy.html

Tucker Carlson Says He Will Soon Interview Putin

New York Times The Kremlin did not immediately confirm an interview with Mr. Carlson. It would be Mr. Putin’s first formal interview with a Western media figure since the start of his full-scale invasion of Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/europe/tucker-carlson-putin.html

King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis May Reshape How U.K. Monarchy Works

New York Times Britain’s king has been a highly visible royal, making hundreds of public appearances. As he steps back from view, who will fill the gap? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/europe/king-charles-cancer-diagnosis-monarchy.html

King Charles Has Cancer. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times The British monarch’s diagnosis was a surprise announcement. Here’s a guide to the news and its potential implications. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/europe/king-charles-cancer-diagnosis-explained.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times King Charles is diagnosed with cancer. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/briefing/king-charles-cancer-blinken.html

Cancer Diagnosis Like King Charles’s Is Not Unheard-Of

New York Times While Buckingham Palace released little information on Charles’s diagnosis, some cancer experts not involved in his care have seen the illness detected during other routine medical procedures. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/health/king-charles-cancer-diagnosis.html

A Russian Bank Account May Offer Clues to a North Korean Arms Deal

New York Times Moscow may be trying to help Pyongyang with access to the international financial system in exchange for missiles and ammunition, U.S.-allied intelligence officials suggest. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/world/asia/north-korea-russia-missiles-bank.html

U.K.’s Rishi Sunak Visits Northern Ireland to Celebrate Deal

New York Times A deal bringing disaffected unionists back into the government in Belfast has left Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with one less thing to worry about. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/05/world/europe/rishi-sunak-northern-ireland.html