Third time’s the charm? Zelensky heads back to the White House today. Where things stand going into his meeting with Trump:

Why didn’t Biden do more on Gaza? Former Israeli ambassador Rabinovich’s view: “Netanyahu excelled in the game of playing Republicans against Democrats and using support among Democrats and Christian fundamentalists in order to stand up to the Biden Administration.”

Madagascar and Morocco are the latest countries making headlines as “Gen Z protests” sweep the globe. Dr. @misskstrong connects the dots on BBC News.

First reactions coming in to Hamas’ “yes, but” response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan fairly positive. Ambassador Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs under Biden, tells me it’s the first time she’s been optimistic in two years.

International journalists must be allowed into Gaza. A joint call from @BBCWorld @Reuters @AFP @AP:

A new proposal for a roadmap to end the war in Sudan put forth by foreign powers has already drawn pushback from the army-aligned Sudanese government. What are the plan’s chances? Insightful analysis from @KholoodKhair on @BBCWorld.

President Trump now set on sending the @NationalGuard to Memphis, Tennessee. State governor @BillLeeTN welcomes it. But Congressman @RepCohen says this is the latest example of “setting them on to cities that have majority Black populations.” Our chat on @bbcnews.

How could the US support @NATO’s new operation ‘Eastern Sentry’? @jteurope sees aircraft, Patriot batteries, intelligence, logistics support as options. Our chat on @BBCWorld.

With judges in Brazil issuing their verdicts on whether to convict Bolsonaro, I’m thinking of the crucial months ahead of the January 8 attacks. My documentary offers an up-close look at Bolsonarismo: youtu.be/8DSXkbPUF0g

On possible peace talks, Trump now saying Ukraine and Russia are “not ready yet,” but “something is going to happen.” Great to have @costareports on @bbcworld to interpret his interview with the president.

The next pandemic? “We are not as ready as we were,” says Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the CDC last week. She warns less access to data and fewer ready responders mean the US has taken a step back after lessons learned from Covid.

How US domestic politics affect the world – and vice versa. Can’t wait to listen.

With Russia’s massive overnight attack even hitting the center of Kyiv, what hope is left for a US-negotiated peace for Ukraine? On @bbcnews, former Ukrainian foreign minister @VPrystaiko tells me Melania is the person with Trump’s ear.