Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the goal for his visit to Washington is to shore up bipartisan support for Israel and its war in Gaza. But his trip has been met with protests, with many Democratic Party lawmakers deciding not to attend his speech on Wednesday.

Nearly one-third of Japan’s population is over 65, making it the oldest country in the world. Small rural towns nationwide are seeing these demographic changes most acutely as younger residents leave for larger cities. Nowhere is this more evident than in the village of Nanmoku, where officials are using the allure of cheap property to bring a newer, younger generation of residents to town.

Brazil is sending 274 athletes to the Paris Olympics this week. It’s the largest delegation from a Latin American country. The majority of the athletes are women. One of the biggest stars from Brazil is an athlete who has helped build enthusiasm for women’s gymnastics across the country and the globe.

The domesticated versions of wild Mediterranean shrubs are the world’s sole source of gum mastic — a clear resin that has been used by humans for at least 2,500 years. Today, some growers are trying to keep up that tradition.

Bruna Alexandre is a table tennis player from Brazil. She will compete in the Olympics and, one month later, the Paralympics. She is one of only a handful of people in the world who will have been in both competitions in the history of the Games.