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Trump tries to jump start peace talks with calls to Zelenskyy, Putin
US President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of both Ukraine and Russia in back-to-back calls.
Former President Bolsonaro’s coup trial opens in Brazil
More than 80 witnesses are expected to testify via videoconference over the next two weeks.
Europe’s political centre holds in weekend of elections
The results will reassure a European Union seeking respite from a rise in populism.
After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks
US president says two sides will 'immediately' start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on 'right track'.
British presenter Gary Lineker steps down over anti-Semitism row
British presenter and former England football captain Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role at the BBC.
Regeneron buys 23andMe for $256m after bankruptcy
Sale of genetic testing company raises concerns about privacy of 23andMe’s 15 million customers.
Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill
Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on 'terrorism supporting' nonprofits.
Pope Leo XIV meets US VP JD Vance
Pope Leo XIV met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, a day after his in
Sudan’s army leader al-Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister
Dagalo, who leads the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, also announces a government as war ravages Sudan.
What is Israel’s new major ground offensive, Operation Gideon’s Chariots?
Israeli military launches a ground offensive in the besieged Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks are held in Doha.

