Trump to meet with New York Mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday

A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million at Sotheby’s in New York, setting a new auction record for female artists. This sale marks a significant moment in art history, highlighting Kahlo's enduring legacy and the increasing value of works by female artists.

Donald Trump's draft plan for ending the Ukraine war proposes ceding territory to Russia, banning Ukraine from NATO, and readmitting Russia to the G8. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anticipates discussing the plan with Trump soon, emphasizing the need for a deal that respects Ukraine's sovereignty.

Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait 'El sueño (La cama)' sold for $54.66 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, setting a record for the most expensive painting by a female artist. This sale highlights Kahlo's enduring legacy and the increasing value of her work in the art market.

A Russian air attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of five individuals and injuries to three others, according to the regional governor. Ivan Fedorov had previously warned of an impending attack involving Russian guided bombs. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to negotiate with Donald Trump regarding a US-backed peace plan that may require Ukraine to make significant concessions to end the ongoing conflict.

Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait, titled 'El sueño (La cama)', has been sold for $54.7 million at a New York auction, setting a new record for the highest price paid for a work by a female artist. The painting depicts Kahlo asleep in bed with a skeleton above her, and the sale surpassed the previous record of $44.4 million for Georgia O’Keeffe's 'Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1' in 2014.

The United States has announced exemptions for several Brazilian agricultural products, including beef, coffee, and tomatoes, from recently imposed tariffs. This decision comes as President Donald Trump faces increasing pressure from voters regarding rising living costs, following a rollback of reciprocal farm tariffs.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to negotiate with former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a U.S.-backed peace proposal that requires Ukraine to make significant concessions to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. The president's office confirmed receipt of the draft plan, which was developed by U.S. and Russian officials, and indicated that discussions with Trump would occur in the coming days.

Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of the G20 as a vital platform for promoting British business, despite Donald Trump's decision to boycott the summit in South Africa. Starmer's remarks highlight the ongoing relevance of the G20 in global economic discussions.