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Israel’s prime minister has long advocated a small state, free markets and benefit cuts. But his new budget is heavy on subsidies for the ultra-Orthodox community, whose political support he needs.

Joran van der Sloot is a suspect in the 2005 disappearance of the American teenager. He has been serving a 28-year prison sentence in Peru for a separate murder conviction.

The free press’s role in supporting human rights and democratic societies is “at great risk” amid increasing levels of violence against journalists worldwide, A.G. Sulzberger said.

Editors and publishers of The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post are jointly calling for Russia to immediately release Evan Gershkovich, a Journal reporter. Here is what we’re covering:

The technology has struggled to gain traction, but strict new emissions limits for gas and coal stations could encourage broader adoption.

The walkout by federal public servants was spurred by inflation and the government’s return-to-office program.

Gunfights in the capital, Khartoum, continued for a seventh day, despite pleas for a pause as the Muslim-majority nation marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Less extreme spring temperatures could mean gradual snowmelt and lower flood risks, according to experts. “The picture is relatively optimistic,” one said.

“I am here today with a simple message: NATO stands with Ukraine,” Jens Stoltenberg, the alliance’s secretary general, said at a joint news conference with the Ukrainian president.

Khartoum residents were trapped at home without electricity or water as the country’s two top generals battled for a third day to control the East African nation.