In much of the developed world, vaccine orders are rising and economies are on the verge of reviving. But the virus continues to rage in poorer countries. In India people are gasping for oxygen; In Brazil, thousands die every day, and vaccination progress has stalled in countries as diverse as Ghana and Bangladesh.

This split screen should never be this strong. A total of 192 countries signed up for Covax, a vaccine exchange partnership, last year, and the Gates Foundation poured $ 300 million into an Indian factory to make cans for the world’s poor. The top executive of the European Union declared at a world summit last June: “Vaccination is a universal human right.”

However, by mid-April, affluent countries had received more than 87 percent of the more than 700 million vaccine doses administered worldwide, while poor countries had received just 0.2 percent, according to the World Health Organization.

Quote: “It’s a moral question,” said Boston Zimba, a doctor and vaccine expert in Malawi who vaccinated only 2 percent of its population. “Rich countries should think about that. It is their conscience. This is how they define themselves. “

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to assemble a government within the Tuesday evening deadline offered by the president, which put his political future in jeopardy as he stands on trial on corruption charges and prolongs a state of political blockade that only worsened after four elections in two years.

Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin could now give a rival, eclectic camp of anti-Netanyahu parties a chance to form a government, which could mean the overthrow of the Prime Minister after twelve consecutive years in office.

Details: Though his right-wing Likud party is the largest in Israel’s broken political scene, Netanyahu was unable to muster enough coalition partners to win a majority in the 120-member parliament after his far-right allies refused to join a government backed by a petty Islamist Arab Political party.

Mount Meron tragedy: A government plan to limit attendance at an annual religious festival that killed 45 people in an onslaught last week has been ignored as no department took responsibility for its implementation.

A subway overpass in Mexico City collapsed Monday evening. A train fell to the ground, killing at least 24 people, including children.

Rescue workers ran to the scene where tipped wagons lay between tangled wires and twisted metal and pulled dozens of people out of the rubble. More than 70 people were taken to hospitals with injuries. Officials struggled to identify victims.

The accident – and the government’s failure to fix known problems with the subway line – immediately sparked a political firestorm for the Mexican president and the two highly regarded people who succeed him as leaders of the ruling party and possibly the country should .

Problems: Since it opened nearly a decade ago, the track has been plagued by structural weaknesses that prompted engineers to warn of potential accidents. In recent years, Mexico City’s subway system, the second largest in America, has become a symbol of urban decay.

Those looking to experience the raw, almost supernatural power of a volcano will hardly find a better place than Stromboli, northwest of the tip of the Italian boot and aptly known as the lighthouse of the Mediterranean.

The seemingly tiny volcanic island rises just 3,000 feet above the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea and is famous for its near-continuous peak explosions.

Many psychologists use the word “flourishing” to describe a person’s general wellbeing – physical, mental, and emotional – all of which are mutually nourishing. “Living the good life,” Tyler VanderWeele, an epidemiologist, told the Times.

In the pandemic, understandably, many people have done the opposite of thriving: languishing with jaded emotions and motivation, or feeling stagnant. A Times story about languishing has been one of our most read articles in the past few weeks.

There are simple habits that science supports that can help you thrive. This includes celebrating little moments in life like a warm bath or hanging out with a friend; Once a week, take time to think about the things for which you are grateful. and volunteering, even for a few hours a week. (Are you thriving? Take this quiz.)

“People think that in order to thrive, they have to do whatever it takes to win the Olympics, climb a mountain, or have epic experiences,” said Adam Grant, a psychologist. The reality is the opposite.

Make the most of the spring greens with this gnocchi and veggie stew in a tangy sauce.

After wars, natural disasters and uprisings, Mozambique is experiencing an environmental renaissance. One of the results is the breathtakingly beautiful Chimanimani National Park.

St. Vincent, whose new album is called “Daddy’s Home,” explains a few things that encourage her creativity, including long documentaries, a bust of Janet Jackson, and an album by Joni Mitchell.

Here’s today’s mini crossword and a clue: Consecrated animal (four letters).

And here is today’s Spelling Bee.

You can find all of our puzzles here.

That’s it for today’s briefing. See you tomorrow – Natasha

PS Karan Deep Singh, our reporter in New Delhi, spoke to CNN about finding oxygen during the Covid crisis in India.

The latest episode of “The Daily” is about the population weakening in the United States

Sanam Yar wrote today’s arts and ideas. You can reach Natasha and the team at briefing@nytimes.com.

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