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Macron to Meet Trump for Talks on Russia–Ukraine Peace Deal
The French president is set to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 24.
Conservative CDU Wins German Election, AfD in 2nd: Projected Results
CDU is heading into what are likely to be lengthy coalition talks without a strong negotiating hand.
Zelenskyy Says He’s Willing to Resign in Exchange for Ukraine Joining NATO
The Trump administration is currently negotiating a deal with Ukraine to access the nation’s rare earth minerals in exchange for continued U.S. military aid.
Pope Has Signs of Mild Kidney Failure, Remains in Critical Condition: Vatican
The pope was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after experiencing bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis that soon led to a polymicrobial infection.
Anderson Predicts ‘Strong Second’ but No Governing Coalition for AfD After German Election
‘They will not even speak to us,’ the member of European Parliament said of the party once helmed by Angela Merkel.
Europe Needs to Spend $260 Billion to Defend Itself Without US Support: Study
The Bruegel and Kiel study found that the defense spending of European Union members needed to increase from the current 2 percent to about 4 percent of GDP.
Bessent: US–Ukraine Minerals Deal Will Transform War-Torn Nation, Protect US Taxpayers
Bessent emphasized that the plan would not burden Ukraine with debt or transfer Ukrainian assets to U.S. ownership.
Trump to Meet Poland’s Duda in Washington Amid Spat With Ukraine
Duda was a key ally of Trump’s during the U.S. leader’s first term in office and may serve to mend fences between the United States and a wary Europe.
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition Following Prolonged ‘Respiratory Crisis,’ Vatican Says
The Vatican said Pope Francis experienced a prolonged asthma-like episode on Feb. 22 and has received a blood transfusion.
Efforts to Arrange Trump–Putin Meeting Underway, Moscow Says
A meeting would be the first time U.S. and Russian heads of state have sat down together since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
Trump Says US Close to Reaching Minerals-for-Aid Deal With Zelenskyy
Trump said the deal would help Washington recover hundreds of billions of dollars in aid to Kyiv.
Trump Orders Plan for Tariffs in Response to Digital Taxes, Foreign Online Regulations
Trump told his administration to identify countries applying fees and regulations on U.S. businesses providing online goods and services.
Trump Says Zelenskyy Not Necessary in US Talks With Russia
Trump said the United States and Ukraine could’ve talked Russia out of invading Ukraine in 2022 and could’ve started negotiations with Moscow years ago.
Apple Halts Advanced Data Protection for UK Users After Reports of Government Demand for Backdoor Access
Apple halts top-tier iCloud encryption in the UK after reports of government demands for backdoor access to user data.
EU Trade Envoy Says Washington Is Showing Willingness to Compromise on Tariffs
Maroš Šefčovič held a 4-hour meeting with Trump administration officials in Washington on Wednesday.
EU Looks to US Gas and Renewables to Plug Hole Left by Russian Energy
Trump had cautioned the Europeans before taking office that they would face trade tariffs unless they bought more U.S. oil and gas.
Zelenskyy Says Meeting With US Envoy Restores Hope for Security Deal
The Kyiv meeting was held two days after U.S. and Russian officials held peace talks which did not include Ukraine’s participation.
Spain’s Ex-Football Chief Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Player Over World Cup Kiss
Luis Rubiales was at the center of a worldwide scandal for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup in 2023.
