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Vladimir Putin’s aide says the two discussed the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks. BBC News
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The sudden shift came as a reprieve for the more than 1,500 international students who have had their visas canceled in recent weeks.NYT > U.S. > Politics
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Anthony Felton’s attack was motivated by jealousy and “entirely without precedent”, a judge says. BBC News
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Kristi Noem, the top official charged with patrolling the nation’s borders and protecting it from terrorist threats, was burgled in plain view of her security detail.NYT > U.S. > Politics
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After 20 percent of the agency’s work force was cut, federal health officials have decided to bring back some experts and review firings to fill gaps in critical roles.NYT > U.S. > Politics
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A draft document outlines steep cuts or the elimination of funding for programs that provide child care, housing assistance, foreign aid and health research.NYT > U.S. > Politics
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The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June’s spending review.BBC News
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Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis’s funeral and the conclave. BBC News
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The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has told the BBC that Ukraine may have to give up land as part of a peace deal with Russia. The political opponent to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, called it a “temporary” solution. But what might that actually mean? BBC News
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President Trump said “we’re meeting with China” on tariffs, comments aimed at soothing jittery financial markets. But Chinese officials say no talks have taken place.NYT > U.S. > Politics