Russia-Ukraine mid-level talks go ahead as Trump pushes for a meeting with Putin; Israeli strikes in Gaza again kill dozens; and tensions are rising between India and Turkey. Bertrand Hauger guides you through the top news headlines for Friday, May 16. 

Then, in More Than A Minute, Emma Albright presents a piece from French daily Le Figaro on the explosion and history of secondhand vintage fashion in Japan. 

And finally, today’s daily quiz question looks at the future for Los Angeles’ preparations for the 2028 Olympics. 

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