The deal offered by the United States is an “unfortunate compromise” that should be accepted by Russia and Ukraine, argues Anatol Lieven, director of the Eurasia programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Lieven tells host Steve Clemons that Ukraine’s leaders should acknowledge that the Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia over the past years are lost. He adds that Russia – by accepting a ceasefire on current battle lines – has “given up” on trying to occupy all the territory of Ukraine it had hoped for. Meanwhile, Europe “has nothing serious to offer” to end the fighting, Lieven says.

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have executed at least 31 people, including children. That's according to the Sudan Doctors Network, which condemned the killings, calling them a war crime and a crime against humanity. RSF fighters accused the victims of links with the army. It happened in the Salha area southwest of Omdurman - that's near the capital Khartoum. The UN has repeatedly accused the group of carrying out summary executions and other atrocities.

Donald Trump promised to end the Ukraine war on day one of his Presidency. Then his special envoy promised to end it within the first 100 days. The second self-imposed deadline is days away, with no deal in sight. But his first face-to-face meeting with the Ukrainian President since an Oval Office blow-up in February seems to have brought Washington and Kyiv a step closer. So how close is peace in Ukraine?

Israeli forces struck southern Beirut on Sunday, marking their third attack since the November ceasefire. The assault, targeting the Dahiyeh suburbs, was followed by an Israeli army order demanding that residents evacuate immediately. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported Israeli drones overhead, and smoke was seen rising across the capital. Panic spread as residents fled through heavy traffic, fearing further escalation.

The Qatari Prime Minister and Turkish Foreign Minister met in Doha to discuss Gaza, Syria, and Iran-US nuclear talks, emphasising their strong bilateral ties. Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to mediating during Israel’s war on Gaza, despite challenges. Qatar confirmed ongoing efforts to advance a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, with recent signs of progress. Talks continue, and Qatar remains central to mediation efforts in the region.

Is Bangladesh heading towards real reform or just trading one elite for another? Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government talks to Al Jazeera about the country’s fragile transition, promises of democracy and whether the interim government will truly break from the past or entrench a new ruling class.

The twelve-year papacy of Pope Francis has ended. The body of the man born Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been laid to rest, in a ceremony that matched his desire to represent a more simple side of the Vatican. Now, the world's attention will turn to his successor, the next claimant to the seat of St Peter - and the internal fight for the soul of the Church. Who will be next to lead the Roman Catholic Church? How will they wield the political power of the office? And is that power as far-reaching as it used to be?

As tech billionaires infiltrate the White House, the question looms, “Who really rules us, the government or Silicon Valley?" This film examines the influence and ideology of technocrats over the last century, and asks whether they pose a threat to democracy.

The United Nations urges calm between India and Pakistan. Relations plummeted after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. Furious rhetoric and diplomatic actions by both sides are keeping tensions high. How serious is this crisis?

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under equality law. The decision could limit transgender women’s access to essential services and set a lasting legal precedent. As hate crimes rise, what will this mean for the daily lives and rights of transgender women in the UK?