Will the first American pope stand up to Trump? Support in this week's papal conclave coalesced around a leader who may challenge the U.S. president's agenda, particularly around migration. 
https://www.politico.eu/articl....e/will-first-america

Baby steps, not breakthroughs, expected as US, China talk trade Close China watchers say they don’t expect Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to make any immediate concessions when the two sides meet in Switzerland this weekend.
https://www.politico.com/news/....2025/05/10/us-china-

European leaders win Trump’s support to pressure Putin into unconditional ceasefire French President Emmanuel Macron called the U.S. president on his mobile phone to brief him on the discussions in Kyiv.
https://www.politico.eu/articl....e/european-leaders-w

Head of UK navy suspended amid misconduct probe Admiral Ben Key was due to retire from his position this summer, after serving as the head of the Royal Navy since 2021.
https://www.politico.eu/articl....e/head-uk-navy-admir

Vance brushes off apparent Pope Leo XIV criticism: ‘I try not to play the politicization of the Pope game’ The vice president’s comments come after his public dispute with the late Pope Francis.
https://www.politico.com/news/....2025/05/09/jd-vance-