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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)

Wall Street closes sharply lower after Trump says Mexico and Canada tariffs to take effect – live  The Guardian US

Trump tariffs could amount to ‘largest tax increase in at least a generation’, thinktank warns – live  The Guardian US

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 Morning Report — Ukraine picks up pieces after Trump, Zelensky blowup  The

NZARA COUNTY, South Sudan — Catherine Bashiama runs her fingers along the branches of the coffee tree she’s raised from a seedling, searching anxiously for its first fruit buds since she planted it three years ago. When she grasps the

Zelensky’s “Gratitude” Video Message After Trump’s “Not Thankful” Charge  NDTV Trump and Zelensky’s fiery exchange underlines US pivot to Russia  CNN Sen. Graham, Zelenskyy trade barbs after suggestion that Ukrainian president should resign  Fox News Rubio Attacks Zelensky, Firmly Defending Trump and Vance  The

US suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia, senior US official says  CNN Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia  The New York Times France has ‘trouble understanding’ US halt on cyber operations against Russia  POLITICO Europe Trump administration retreats in fight

Look right, look left: Trump will survey a landscape transformed in speech to Congress  USA TODAY

Developments in the Ukraine-U.S. relationship have regularly made headline news in Taiwan lately. Many in Taiwan compare Ukraine’s fate to its own, as China continues to threaten an invasion. (Image credit: Ashish Valentine)