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The region is facing the devastating effects of the climate change crisis and can have dilapidated infrastructure. Patrick Ngugi/Associated Press

East Africa: At least 200 people were killed and dozens more were injured in recent days, as heavy rains, floods and landslides pummeled the region.
U.S.: Pro-Palestinian university protests are spreading to campuses in Cairo, Paris and Sydney, Australia.
Australia: More than 100 long-finned pilot whales stranded yesterday have returned to the ocean, while 29 died on the beach, wildlife officials said.
Iran: A court sentenced to death a dissident rapper who released music in support of the antigovernment demonstrations in 2022, his lawyer said.

Climate: Coal-fired power plants in the U.S. will have to reduce 90 percent of their greenhouse pollution by 2039 — or shut down, according to new regulations.
Sports: A special prosecutor appointed by the World Anti-Doping Agency will review how 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive were allowed to compete at the 2021 Olympics.

Global Conflicts

Ukraine: Russia is focusing on taking the hilltop town of Chasiv Yar, which would let its forces target key Ukrainian operational and supply centers.
China: Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, is expected to hold high-level meetings in Beijing today. These issues are testing U.S.-China relations.
Africa: The U.S. is withdrawing dozens of troops from Chad, another blow to its security and counterterrorism policy in the volatile Sahel region.

Business and Economy

U.S.: Growth slowed in the first quarter of the year. The G.D.P. increased at a 1.6 percent rate, compared to a 3.4 percent rate in the last three months of 2023.
Canada: Honda Motor said it and several suppliers would invest $11 billion to build batteries and electric cars in Ontario.