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Israelis and Palestinians See Problems With Sanctions on West Bank Settlers NYT » World News Reactions ranged from denouncing the penalties to saying they didn’t go far enough.

Biden Imposes Sanctions on Israelis Over West Bank Violence NYT » World News The order served as both a sharp-edged diplomatic notice to Israel and a message to Arab Americans, a key part of the political coalition the president needs to be re-elected.

Who Are the Israelis Under U.S. Sanctions Over West Bank Violence? NYT » World News This is what we know about the men, ranging in age from 21 to 32.

Friday Briefing: The E.U.’s Ukraine Aid Deal NYT » World News Also, U.S. sanctions on Israeli settlers and battles over bullfighting.

Plan to Resurface a Pyramid in Granite Draws Heated Debate NYT » World News A project to restore granite blocks that once covered a greater portion of the Pyramid of Menkaure in Giza has been criticized by some preservationists.

French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks NYT » World News The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.

Austin Says Iran Trains and Funds Militias Targeting U.S. Troops NYT » World News President Biden has promised to respond to attacks that killed three American service members at a base in Jordan.

Iran Tries to Avoid War With U.S. After Stoking Mideast Conflicts NYT » World News After Iran-aligned militants killed three American soldiers, Iran’s leaders sensed a line was crossed, and are sending more conciliatory signals while awaiting President Biden’s promised response.

EU Ukraine Aid Deal Is a Pawn in Orban’s Longer Populist Game NYT » World News His real aim is to lead a populist and nativist rebellion against Europe’s liberal elite, though that campaign is showing signs of faltering.

Grateful for E.U. Aid, Ukraine Now Waits for the United States NYT » World News The E.U. package of about $54 billion will be spent on nonmilitary expenses, like pensions, payments to displaced people and paying teachers and doctors.

Old-Time Modernity: Cycladic Art at the Met NYT » World News A major collection of early Greek figures and vessels takes up long-term residence in New York — a transformative event.

Paris Police Investigating $1.6 Million Wine Theft From Famed Restaurant NYT » World News More than 80 bottles of rare wine were discovered to be missing from the cellar of a 400-year-old restaurant during a routine inventory check.

Iran Slows Production of Enriched Uranium, U.N. Official Says NYT » World News The move suggests that Tehran may be trying to ease tensions with the United States.

The Dogs That Live Longest, by a Nose NYT » World News Small dogs with prominent noses live longer than bigger, flat-faced canines, a new study suggests.

Jack Jennings, P.OW. Who Helped Build Burma Railway, Dies at 104 NYT » World News He was captured by the Japanese in Singapore and was one of thousands of prisoners whose hardships were the basis for the film “The Bridge on the River Kwai.”

Monkey Who Escaped in Scotland is Captured NYT » World News A Japanese macaque escaped from a wildlife park on Sunday. After five days of “living his best life,” he was back home on Thursday.

Netanyahu’s Bind: Compromise in Gaza or Power at Home NYT » World News To end the war in Gaza and free the remaining Israeli hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have to cut deals that analysts say could end his government — and potentially his career.

Widening Mideast Crisis: U.N. Officials Warn of Catastrophe If Agency That Aids Palestinians Collapses NYT » World News The U.N. humanitarian chief urged donor nations to resume financing UNRWA, saying that it remained essential to the survival of millions of civilians in Gaza.

Mysterious Shipwreck Washes Ashore in Newfoundland NYT » World News Experts say the ship is probably from the 19th century, and that it was most likely brought onto shore in Canada by Hurricane Fiona.

U.K. High Court Throws Out Trump Dossier Privacy Case NYT » World News A judge ruled that Donald J. Trump had no grounds for claiming compensation over the dossier from Christopher Steele, a former British spy.