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Zelenskyy thanks US for support after week of tough diplomacy, urges ‘real peace’  ABC News Moscow reacts with glee to Trump berating Zelensky, and pushes on with restoring US ties  CNN Tories compare Nigel Farage to Jeremy Corbyn over Ukraine war  The Guardian

BEIJING — China’s annual major political event gets underway this week, bringing together the nation’s top leaders and thousands of provincial leaders to endorse decisions already made by the all-powerful Chinese Communist Party. The meetings and gathering during the National

Trump’s speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him  The Associated Press Democrats plan a different kind of response to Trump’s big speech  POLITICO Shutdown clock ticks with Trump set to address Congress  The Hill

Trial begins for accused gunman Robert Crimo in Highland Park mass shooting at July Fourth parade  NBC News Robert Crimo III pleading guilty in Highland Park 4th of July Parade shooting trial | LIVE  ABC7 Chicago Man accused in Highland Park July

Live updates: Trump facing backlash over Zelenskyy meeting and DOGE cuts  NBC News

Don’t die. That’s the simple mission statement of Bryan Johnson, tech entrepreneur and subject of the recently released Netflix documentary Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever. Johnson is not alone in his mission to extend his life

At least two people have died after a car was driven into a group of pedestrians in the western German city of Mannheim – with a large police operation under way.

Late Sunday the Wall Street Journal editorial board made a demand that Donald Trump use his State of the Union address to explain to the American people what path he is taking the country on as he appears to ally

The world’s most prolific blood donor, whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2.4 million babies, has died in Australia.

Several global leaders pledged support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s efforts to stop Russia’s war. And, heartfelt speeches, a big surprise and history were made at the Oscars. (Image credit: Peter Nicholls)