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Zelensky Is Expected to Attend G7 Summit, Part of New Diplomatic Tour

New York Times The Ukrainian leader’s expected appearance at the G7 in Japan would come after a visit to Saudi Arabia, where he arrived on Friday for talks with Arab leaders. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/19/world/russia-ukraine-news

Averting a Debt Limit Crisis

New York Times Both parties seem more willing to compromise on the debt limit. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/briefing/debt-limit-deal-negotiations-mccarthy-biden.html

After dissolving legislature, Ecuador’s president says he’s leaving, too

Washington Post Guillermo Lasso, who sent the National Assembly home, triggering new elections within six months, told The Washington Post that he has no plan to run in them — and doesn’t care who replaces him. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/19/guillermo-lasso-interview-ecuador/

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59

Washington Post Andy Rourke, bassist for British alt-rock legends the Smiths, died after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer, his representatives and guitarist Johnny Marr said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/05/19/andy-rourke-the-smiths-death/

Police officer Tasers 95-year-old woman, sparking outcry and inquiry

Washington Post The woman, who has dementia, was in critical condition with a head injury. Australian police said she approached officers — slowly, using a walker — with a steak knife. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/19/australia-old-woman-tasered-police/

Wuhan University rule-breaking with AI-controlled satellite experiments: experts

Fox News Researchers at a Chinese university last month allegedly handed over control of a satellite to an artificial intelligence (AI) program for 24 hours, showing how far the country will go to find ways to get ahead using AI technology, experts warn. “Many Americans understandably want to hit the pause button on AI development…

Japan G-7 Summit: ‘Critical’ meeting for top powers with Russia, China focus

Fox News The G-7 summit that’s now underway in Japan will present a key moment for some of the strongest nations in the world to make critical decisions on global crises, even as Russia and China weren’t invited to attend. “It will be critical for President [Biden] to leave Hiroshima with real deliverables, especially with…

Ukraine live briefing: U.S. won’t block Europe’s F-16 exports for Kyiv; Zelensky expected at G-7 summit

Washington Post President Biden is at the Group of Seven summit, where the war is a top agenda item and where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to appear in person. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/19/russia-ukraine-war-news-zelensky/

We Want to Hear From Australia Letter Readers

New York Times What should we be covering? Are there stories that the rest of the world should know about? Let us know. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/australia/australia-letter-readers.html

Arab embrace of Assad underscores divergence with U.S. over Syria

Washington Post Officials in Washington insist that U.S. sanctions on Syria will remain, and that a regional rapprochement isn’t a sign of waning influence in the Middle East. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/05/19/syria-assad-arab-league-sanctions/