A Palestinian gunman opened fire in Bnei Brak, an ultra-Orthodox city outside of Tel Aviv, killing multiple people. The shooting was the fifth attack in less than two weeks in Israel.

Russia pledged to reduce military activity near Kyiv and Chernihiv during negotiations in Istanbul. Ukraine outlined potential concessions over territory occupied by Russia.

Dmytro Zhyvytsky, head of regional military administration, said the Ukrainian forces had regained control of the northeastern town of Trostyanets, potentially marking a significant breakthrough for their counteroffensive.

President Biden's budget proposal would increase military spending amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and put more funding toward domestic priorities.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with the foreign ministers of Israel, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates for talks centered on shared security concerns.

Will Smith walked onstage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Mr. Smith's wife, the actress Jada Pinkett Smith. Mr. Smith then yelled and cursed at Mr. Rock after returning to his seat.

People fled to bomb shelters after explosions were heard in central Lviv, which had been a transit point for thousands of fleeing refugees and for supplies headed to the front lines.

President Biden is looking to rally support for Ukraine in a speech from Warsaw after meeting with Poland's leader and top Ukrainian officials.

Footage shows flames billowing from a gas pipeline that was hit by a Russian strike. Firefighters also raced to put out a fire at a nearby market that was struck by Russian shells.

Germany's vice chancellor and economic minister estimated that Germany could be independent of Russian gas by the middle of 2024.