The New York Times

1. First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Ends With High Hopes and Big Challenges

   Mediators reported progress toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. They also said that negotiators had dwelled on issues that were supposed to be settled.

2. Israel Holds to Lebanon Truce, With Troops Kept on Defense

   Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, appeared to maintain a tense cease-fire for a second day. Israel’s military has new orders that restrict troops to defensive actions.

3. U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf

   U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.

4. Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

   Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.

5. Supreme Court Restores Conviction in 1979 Murder of Etan Patz

   Pedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering the 6-year-old boy, but an appeals court in July had said Mr. Hernandez was entitled to a new trial.