Briefing: Washington has a phrase for its Ukraine compromise; no one has a plan. Tuvalu’s first climate migrants reach Australia. + Why is European innovation-led growth so low?

Briefing: The U.S. boards a Venezuelan tanker as Machado reaches Oslo. A Congo “miracle” lasts five days. + Why is European innovation-led growth so low?

Briefing: Gulf billions back Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Trump’s peace deal fades in Thailand-Cambodia. + How do Gulf autocracies buy influence in America—legally?

Briefing: Zelenskyy holds the line as Washington loses patience. China’s trade surplus hits $1 trillion. + What does owning America’s most valuable media properties actually get you?

Briefing: A peace ceremony in Washington with weapons fire in South Kivu. Putin lands in New Delhi as the U.S. puts on pressure. + How has Europe become the destination for so much dirty money?

Briefing: Venezuela resumes deportation flights from America. Ukraine peace talks stall in Moscow. + Why are Colombian armed gangs and militias launching so many drone attacks?

Briefing: A fire killed 156 in Hong Kong; asking why is a national-security violation. Trump pardons a convicted drug kingpin—and endorses his party’s candidate. + How does joining a petition become a crime?