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Reports detail Trump's recent interactions, including meeting with Syria's leader after lifting sanctions, and his administration's stance on environmental regulations and deportation policies. There's also news on his influence with Elon Musk and a second state visit to the UK.

• Canadian PM criticises UK invitation to Trump for second state visit — The Guardian - 20:17
• US Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees — New York Times World - 20:24
• Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others — New York Times World - 20:29

• Elon Musk shows he still has the White House’s ear on Trump’s Middle East trip — The Guardian - 21:24
• Trump meets Syria’s ‘attractive, tough’ president after lifting US sanctions — The Guardian - 21:24
• Trump Meets Ahmed al-Shara After Vowing to Lift Sanctions on Syria — New York Times World - 21:34
• Trump Meets Syria’s President a Day After Promise to Lift U.S. Sanctions — New York Times World - 20:56
• Thursday Briefing: Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader — New York Times World - 21:00

This section covers a range of legal issues, from the Cassie Ventura trial against Diddy, convictions of Nazi extremists, a Royal Navy commander removed for sexual allegations, and the detention of a musician by US border control. It also covers the debate on abortion medication and RFK Jr's comments.

• Watch: Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial — BBC World - 23:52
• Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial — BBC World - 23:52
• RFK Jr orders mifepristone review as anti-abortion groups push for ban — The Guardian - 22:26

• Three Nazi extremists convicted of planning terrorist attack in England — The Guardian - 21:56
• RFK Jr tells Congress ‘people shouldn’t take medical advice from me’ — The Guardian - 21:41
• Cassie Ventura tells court at day three of trial that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her — The Guardian - 21:10
• Lord Buffalo drummer removed from plane and detained by US border control — The Guardian - 20:30
• Royal Navy commander removed from job over sexual allegations — The Guardian - 22:56
• Jail time for recalled offenders to be limited to free up prison places — The Guardian - 19:50

The headlines report on the ongoing civil war in Sudan with the use of drone attacks, the situation in Gaza with evacuation orders, potential Russia-Ukraine talks, and the complexities of India's role in IMF bailouts to Pakistan.

• Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war — BBC World - 23:59
• Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City — BBC World - 22:23
• Beginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope — BBC World - 21:09

• Beginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope — BBC World - 21:09
• Why India could not stop IMF bailout to Pakistan — BBC World - 23:48

Reports include coverage of a deadly crash in Mexico, the murder of a TikTok influencer, social mobility disparities in England, a wildfire in Canada, and the mystery of bird deaths in California, along with immigration and refugee issues.

• London dominates England’s social mobility league with top 20 places — The Guardian - 23:01
• At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says — BBC World - 23:35
• At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says — BBC World - 23:35

• Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead During Live Stream in Mexico — New York Times World - 23:19
• 1.5m foreign workers already in UK could face longer wait for permanent settlement — The Guardian - 23:04
• Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes — The Guardian - 22:18
• California governor seeks to exclude undocumented from Medicaid program — The Guardian - 21:55
• Indian academic held over pro-Palestinian views released from Ice jail — The Guardian - 21:47
• South African President Criticizes Afrikaners Seeking Refugee Status in U.S. — New York Times World - 21:28
• California town investigates mystery of ‘exploding’ bird deaths — The Guardian - 20:34

The headlines also discuss UK media ownership regulations, the sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht, the UK's mineral exploitation policies, Republican proposals on AI regulation, a French Prime Minister's inquiry, and the removal of pomp from Uruguayan politics.

• Republicans propose prohibiting US states from regulating AI for 10 years — The Guardian - 20:44
• French Prime Minister Defiant in School Sexual Violence Inquiry — New York Times World - 20:43
• Decision on foreign state stakes in UK press could end Telegraph limbo — The Guardian - 23:05

• Mike Lynch’s superyacht sank in high winds, says report — The Guardian - 23:01
• UK urged not to exploit poor countries in rush for critical minerals — The Guardian - 23:01
• Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says — New York Times World - 23:00
• Pepe Mujica, the Former Uruguayan President, Removed the Pomp From Politics — New York Times World - 21:27