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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges U.S. to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in London for talks with two dozen European leaders who have pledged military help to shield his country from future Russian aggression if a ceasefire stops the more than three-year war.

Rubio tours U.S.-led center in Israel overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza

By Matthew Lee, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

The Trump administration is pushing plans for an international security force in Gaza to support a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Another U.S. strike in Caribbean targets alleged drug-running boat, killing 6, Hegseth says

By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

It's the 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs. The death toll of the Trump administration's campaign against drug cartels is up to at least 46 people.

Trump ends trade negotiations with Canada in a social media post after TV ads with Ronald Reagan

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's call for an abrupt end to negotiations could further inflame trade tensions that already have been building between the two neighboring countries for months.

Carney says Canada will aim to double its non-U.S. exports amid economic tensions

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Prime Minister Mark Carney set a goal for Canada to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade, saying American tariffs are causing a chill in investment.

News Wrap: Europe follows U.S. lead and imposes new sanctions on Russia

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Thursday, European officials followed Washington’s lead in approving economic measures aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, Lithuania's president said Russian military planes violated his country's airspace, Secretary of State Rubio visited Israel…

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President of Lithuania says Russian military planes violated country’s airspace

By Associated Press

Russian military planes briefly violated Lithuania’s airspace Thursday evening, the Lithuanian president said, condemning what he called a blatant breach of the territorial integrity of his European Union and NATO-member country.

Putin decries U.S. sanctions as ‘unfriendly’ as EU joins in adding more restrictions on Russia

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The American and European sanctions are intended as part of a broadened effort to choke off the revenue and supplies that fuel Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, compelling Putin to negotiate an end to the war.

King Charles prays with Pope Leo in historic visit to the Vatican

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have visited the Vatican to pray with Pope Leo XIV. This historic meeting aims to strengthen ties between the Church of England and the Catholic Church.