BBC

1. Kremlin signals no Ukraine breakthrough after Putin talks with US

   Five hours of talks between Putin and US negotiators were “constructive”, Kremlin officials say, but “a lot of work lies ahead”.

2. Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal

   While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.

3. US Navy admiral ordered second deadly Venezuela boat strike, White House says

   The strikes, authorised by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have raised fresh legality questions - but the White House says laws have been followed.

4. India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices

   India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.

5. Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit

   Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.