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After President Trump’s rebukes, President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to repair the relationship with his counterpart while also reaching out to European allies.

Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging ‘respect’ for embattled workers  The Associated Press Francis Collins Retires From N.I.H., Saying Colleagues ‘Deserve the Utmost Respect’  The New York Times Legendary former NIH director retires from embattled agency  NPR NIH-Collins  WV News Collins Retires

Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy for disregarding advice before meeting  The Guardian US How Zelensky’s Oval Office Meeting Turned into a Showdown With Trump  The New York Times How Zelensky’s clothing choice may have fuelled Oval Office spat  BBC.com Trump’s Oval Office thrashing

Militants from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party have declared a ceasefire, in what may represent a significant political breakthrough for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. (Image credit: Delil Souleiman)

Brett Favre calls Zelenskyy’s White House interaction with Trump ‘unreal,’ igniting heated online debate  Fox News

Brett Favre calls Zelenskyy’s White House interaction with Trump ‘unreal,’ igniting heated online debate  Fox News

UK gives royal welcome to Zelenskyy after White House meltdown  The Guardian The Latest: Most European leaders back Zelenskyy as he joins crisis talks in London  The Associated Press Starmer embraces Zelensky after Trump spat: ‘We stand with you’  The Hill Starmer Makes

Authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated, the World Health Organization said Friday. But the agency said it’s too early for any

Authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated, the World Health Organization said Friday. But the agency said it’s too early for any

NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations. In a video announcing