Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed "ongoing and productive" trade talks in their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods. The two leaders also talked about the situation in Ukraine, Iran, and Yemen. The discussion focused on bilateral trade, efforts to bring conflict in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution, and regional security in the Middle East.

A large display at Kent State University featuring a bloody image of President Donald Trump’s head with a pike through it has sparked outrage. The artwork, created by an art student, was part of an exhibition for the Center for the Visual Arts and included the sentiment "We only have to get lucky once." In response to the controversy, the university confirmed that the student agreed to remove the display and the work was brought to a resolution with faculty support.

Democrat Senator Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported illegal migrant and alleged MS-13 member, in El Salvador on Thursday. Abrego Garcia was sent to El Salvador by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation. Van Hollen posted a photo of their meeting and called Abrego Garcia's wife, but did not provide an update on his status. The Trump administration responded with criticism, with a spokesman calling Van Hollen out for prioritizing Abrego Garcia over his own constituents.

According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Trump is prepared to abandon efforts to negotiate a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if progress isn't made. If an agreement appears unlikely in the next few weeks, Trump will focus on other priorities. Rubio stated that while the president remains interested in a deal, he will move on if there are no immediate signs of progress.