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Article snippet: (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good morning. Here’s what you need to know: • President Trump said he would announce today whether the U.S. would remain part of the Paris climate agreement, an issue that has split his administration. An American withdrawal would severely weaken the accord, which commits nearly every nation to taking action to slow global warming. Mr. Trump has said that carbon regulations would hurt the U.S. economy. But he is also known for last-minute reversals. Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission, suggested Mr. Trump did not understand the mechanics of the treaty. “Not everything written in international agreements is fake news,” he said. Major players still hope to sway Mr. Trump’s decision. Here’s what other countries might do if the U.S. pulls out. Above, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris last year, when it was lit up to celebrate the accord. _____ • Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain was criticized for skipping last night’s BBC candidates’ debate. Ms. May is still expected to win the election next Thursday, but the once-yawning gap between her and Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party leader, has narrowed, reflecting a growing consensus that her campaign has stumbled badly. _____ • “A crime against humanity.” Kabul residents were searching for loved ones after a truck bombing killed at least 80 people and wounded hundreds, in one of the bloodiest attacks of the Afghan war. Pictures showed smoke, ... Link to the full article to read more