Kremlin watches Trump as Russia and Ukraine hold a third round of ceasefire talks The latest talks could be an early litmus test on how seriously Moscow perceives President Trump's threats to impose sanctions — and how Russia might respond. Charles Maynes
Thousands protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence. The Associated Press
Agence France-Presse says it wants to pull its hunger-stricken journalists out of Gaza French news agency Agence France-Presse called on the Israeli government to allow its freelance journalists to leave the Gaza Strip because of worsening hunger. Nick Spicer
Jane Austen fans mark 250 years since the writer's birth with a wave of parties Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian costume balls, where attendees try out period dancing. Robbie Griffiths
In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming days could lead to tightened regulation while also prompting an expensive modernization drive. Willem Marx
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses Trump's tougher approach toward Russia NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about President Trump's threat of high tariffs on Russia and its partners and about a sanctions bill he co-sponsored in Congress. Steve Inskeep
President Trump announces major shift in policy toward Russia President Trump says his conversations with Russia's Putin have led him to doubt Putin's interest in a ceasefire. Now, Trump has threatened harsh measures if Russia doesn't make a peace deal. Charles Maynes
A look at President Trump's change in approach toward Russia and Putin NPR speaks with Marc Caputo, a senior politics reporter for Axios, about Trump's recent change in approach toward Russia and Vladimir Putin. Steve Inskeep
Excavation of mass grave begins at a notorious home for unwed mothers in Ireland Ireland began excavating remains of up to 800 infants buried for decades in a septic tank behind a home for unwed mothers – one of the so-called "Magdalene Laundries." Lauren Frayer
Trump announces weapons for Ukraine and threatens Russia with tariffs President Trump threatened to punish Russia with heavy tariffs on countries that trade with Moscow if the Kremlin fails to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, while promising Kyiv weapons. Charles Maynes