Trump hosts Zelenskyy for peace talks amid intensified Russian attacks on Kyiv
President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to discuss ending the nearly four-year war, as Russia intensified attacks on Kyiv. Zelenskyy said a draft peace proposal is about 90% ready, with discussions focusing on security guarantees, territorial issues, and postwar recovery. Canada pledged additional economic aid to Ukraine.
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Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actress and animal rights activist, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the 1960s French sex symbol and later militant animal rights activist, has died at age 91. She was one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and influenced global fashion and culture, though her later years were marked by controversial statements.
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Winter storm disrupts holiday travel across US with heavy snow and ice
A powerful winter storm brought heavy snow, ice, and treacherous travel conditions to the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast, disrupting flights and road travel during the busy holiday weekend. The system is expected to intensify, with more than a foot of snow forecast in some areas.
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Iran's president declares full-scale war with the West amid regional tensions
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Russia launches Iranian satellites into orbit, highlighting strategic ties
Russia sent three Iranian communications satellites into orbit, marking the second such launch since July and underscoring the strong strategic partnership between the two countries. The satellites are designed for applications in water resources, agriculture, and environmental management.
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Myanmar holds first election since military coup, criticized as a sham
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AI-driven demand causes memory chip shortage, raising device prices
The explosion in AI-related computing has created a shortage of RAM chips, leading to price increases for memory and expected higher costs for consumer devices like smartphones and computers. Manufacturers are shifting production to meet AI demand, reducing supply for other segments.
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Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's boat reassembled publicly at Grand Egyptian Museum
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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was next in line to become the faith's president, died at 85 from complications of kidney disease. He was known for his dynamic oratory and leadership in church education.
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Ukrainian nuclear missile museum highlights regret over disarmament deal
A museum at a former Soviet missile site in Ukraine chronicles the country's decision to give up its nuclear arsenal in the 1990s, a move many Ukrainians now view as a mistake following Russia's invasion. The museum underscores calls for ironclad security guarantees in any peace deal.
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