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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s have both said any ceasefire between their two countries must lead to a lasting peace.

Donald Trump will speak to Vladimir Putin by phone later today – with the White House saying “we’ve never been closer to a peace deal” in Ukraine.

Two astronauts stuck in space for more than nine months have left the International Space Station on their 17-hour journey back to Earth.

Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers’ approval to loosen strict debt rules for higher defense spending as doubts mount about the strength of the trans-Atlantic alliance. (Image credit: Ebrahim Noroozi)

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?  CNN LIVE: Israel says attacks on Gaza that killed hundreds ‘only the beginning’  Al Jazeera English ‘They’re not posters, they’re people’: Freed hostages warn of risk to captives as fighting resumes  The Times of

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps. BYD, China’s largest EV maker, said Monday that its

The purchase gives Google new momentum in its efforts to compete in the cloud-computing business by offering more security for its services.

Germany’s parliament approves Friedrich Merz’s €1tn spending plan  Financial Times German parliament approves Merz’s spending surge as allies cheer  Reuters Germany’s Bundestag votes in favor of reforming ‘debt brake’  DW (English) Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending  CNN

President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members, provoking a legal fight. Here’s what to know about the controversial law, which was last used during World War II. (Image credit: El Salvador presidential press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Democrats on the House Judiciary and House Oversight committees have filed a lengthy Freedom of Information Act request questioning whether the Trump administration’s DOGE Service is operating “outside the bounds of federal law,” The Associated Press