Russia has launched attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, resulting in casualties and prompting international concern; Trump compared the conflict to children fighting.
Donald Trump's actions are drawing both praise and criticism, including implementing a travel ban, facing a feud with Elon Musk and having a friendly meeting with Merz. There is also coverage of a new plan to send deportees to South Sudan.
Labour party celebrates a surprise byelection win in Scotland amid economic uncertainty causing house prices to fall and a 'stress crisis' impacting millions in the UK.
Palestinians are struggling with hunger and violence near aid sites, as videos show chaos around Israeli-backed food distribution points.
Headlines from Australia include a missing teenager case, a jumping castle tragedy verdict, an accidental blocking of internet in New Zealand by an Australian navy ship, and other general news.
Diverse global updates include an engineering feat in Kashmir, a financial U-turn by the World Bank in Uganda, new leadership in South Korea, a rediscovery in the art world, and climate change concerns.
Interesting stories cover a doomsday fish phenomenon, upcoming ski season in Australia, Sports Direct pricing practices, and the rediscovery of a JMW Turner painting.