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Thursday Briefing: Biden Pressures Israel NYT » World News Also, the U.S. and China held climate talks.

What We Know About the Weapons the U.S. Sends to Israel NYT » World News The United States accelerated weapons deliveries to Israel after the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attacks.

Biden Pressures Israel to Reach a Cease-Fire in Gaza, Straining Ties NYT » World News The president’s threat to withhold some weapons unless the Israelis also limit civilian casualties and increase humanitarian aid has widened cracks in the relationship.

Flooding in Southern Brazil: Images of Rio Grande do Sul Underwater NYT » World News Torrential rains have caused one of Brazil’s worst floods in modern history, leaving at least 100 dead and nearly an entire state submerged.

U.K. to Expel Russian Defense Attaché as Diplomatic Feud With Moscow Escalates NYT » World News The British home secretary, James Cleverly, accused Russia’s foreign intelligence service of a pattern of “malign activity” in Britain and Europe.

Olympic Flame Arrives in Marseille NYT » World News The flame will be carried on a 79-day journey across France and its territories, culminating in Paris with the start of the Olympic Games on July 26.

Kim Ki-Nam, Chief Propagandist in North Korea for Decades, Dies NYT » World News Mr. Kim, who served under all three generations of the country’s ruling family, was likened to Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Germany’s propaganda minister.

Thailand Prime Minister Seeks to Criminalize Weed in Reversal NYT » World News Thailand had decriminalized marijuana in 2022, but the country’s new government is pushing for stricter drug laws.

Biden Looks to Thwart Surge of Chinese Imports NYT » World News The president has proposed new barriers to Chinese electric vehicles, steel and other goods that could undermine his manufacturing agenda.

Podesta Meets With China’s Climate Envoy Amid Deep Economic Tensions NYT » World News Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be on full display as top climate diplomats meet this week.

In Serbia, Xi Underlines Close Ties With Ally That Shares Wariness of U.S. NYT » World News Visiting friendly leaders in Eastern Europe, the Chinese president commemorated the 25th anniversary of a misdirected U.S. airstrike that destroyed China’s embassy in Belgrade.

Environmental Changes Are Fueling Human, Animal and Plant Diseases, Study Finds NYT » World News Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world.

Hong Kong Court Bans ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ a Pro-Democracy Song NYT » World News The decision could give the government power to force Google and other tech companies to limit access to “Glory to Hong Kong,” an anthem of 2019 protests.

A Cicada’s Guide to Periodical Romance NYT » World News It may sound like a mosh pit out there. But to the participants, mating is a delicate, sonorous affair, fraught with potential missteps — and fungal zombies.

Judy Devlin Hashman, Record-Holding Badminton Champion, Dies at 88 NYT » World News She won 10 singles titles at the prestigious all-England championships.

Israeli and Hamas Negotiators Are in Cairo Under Pressure for Cease-Fire NYT » World News The delegations arrived on Tuesday, hours after Israel seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing, disrupting the flow of humanitarian aid.

Kim Ki-Nam, Chief Propagandist in North Korea for Decades, Dies NYT » World News Mr. Kim, who served under all three generations of the country’s ruling family, was likened to Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Germany’s propaganda minister.

Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Plants, Further Straining Energy System NYT » World News The assault, a day after Vladimir V. Putin was sworn in for a fifth term as Russian president, is part of a wider campaign to cut off power to Ukraine’s civilians.

France Says It Built the Olympics Safely. Migrant Workers Don’t Count. NYT » World News Undocumented workers played a larger and more dangerous role in delivering the Games than the Macron administration acknowledges.

In the Caribbean, Mangroves Draw Visitors in Search of Wildlife and Quiet NYT » World News On Curaçao, visitors can explore the trees’ habitat, where colorful birds roost on tangled branches and trunks, and small paths through the greenery beckon.