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Tensions are rising between Presidents Trump and Zelensky as Trump publicly criticizes Zelensky for not signing a key rare earths deal with the U.S., which had been anticipated by administration officials.
The U.S. is pursuing a significant nuclear power agreement with Armenia, eyeing Westinghouse as a potential builder for a new reactor, which could face competition from Russia's Rosatom.
Jack in the Box is planning to close up to 200 underperforming locations to bolster its financial standing amid declining consumer spending, signaling concerns in the fast-food industry.
Reports of anti-American sentiment in Canada and France indicate a growing consumer trend away from U.S. brands, driven by reactions to recent U.S. policies and rhetoric under Trump's administration.
Ongoing discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program could lead to a significant accord, with Trump hinting at potential rapprochement while addressing concerns surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions.

ZeroHedge

Trump Unleashes More Anger, Frustration At Zelensky For Not Signing Rare Earths Deal zerohedge.com an hour ago by Tyler Durden
Trump Unleashes More Anger, Frustration At Zelensky For Not Signing Rare Earths Deal On Friday there's been more public, out in the open tens…
US Eyes Nuclear Power Deal With Armenia zerohedge.com 2 hours ago by Tyler Durden
US Eyes Nuclear Power Deal With Armenia Via Eurasianet.org, * The US Embassy in Armenia has indicated that the United States is working to …
Soldiers Deny Former Defense Minister's Claim That Israel Faked Gaza Tunnel Photo To Delay Hostage Deal zerohedge.com 2 hours ago by Tyler Durden
Soldiers Deny Former Defense Minister's Claim That Israel Faked Gaza Tunnel Photo To Delay Hostage Deal The Israeli government deliberately m…
Europe's Anti-American Shift: Now Globalists Are The Saviors Of The West? zerohedge.com 3 hours ago by Tyler Durden
Europe's Anti-American Shift: Now Globalists Are The Saviors Of The West? Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, Nationalism is villai…
All Quiet On The Western Ports... Is This The Calm Before The Trade War Storm? zerohedge.com 10 hours ago by Tyler Durden
All Quiet On The Western Ports... Is This The Calm Before The Trade War Storm? All is quiet on the American front as the week comes to a clos…

The Guardian

Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans theguardian.com a day ago by Lauren Herdman for MetDesk
Environment, World news, Italy, Europe, Kenya, Africa, Flooding, Extreme weather
Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash flooding * Europe live – latest updates After Storm …
Lifesize herd of puppet animals begins climate action journey from Africa to Arctic Circle theguardian.com a day ago by Isabel Choat
Global development, Puppetry, Senegal, Africa, World news, Art and design, Culture, Climate crisis, Activism, Environment, Nigeria, Environmental activism
The Herds project from the team behind Little Amal will travel 20,000km taking its message on environmental crisis across the world Hundreds …
Tanzania opposition officials arrested as Tundu Lissu refuses to appear in court theguardian.com 2 days ago by Agence France-Presse in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania, Africa, World news, Amnesty International, Governance, Global development
Chadema spokesperson says party’s vice-chair John Heche and secretary general John Mnyika held on way to protest over treason charges Tanzani…
DRC government and M23 agree to halt fighting and work towards truce theguardian.com 2 days ago by Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agencies
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Qatar, Africa, World news, Middle East and north Africa, Governance, Global development
Both sides say they have resolved to end conflict through peaceful means after ‘frank’ talks facilitated by Qatar The Democratic Republic of …
‘The devil wants this pattern of mass death repeated’: Actors Guild of Nigeria calls for better regulation after two actors die theguardian.com 4 days ago by Catherine Shoard
Film, Culture, Nigeria, Africa
After two actors died in Owerri, Imo State, AGN head Emeka Rollas drew comparisons to events last year, when popular Nollywood actor Junior Po…

South China Morning Post

Yemen prepares ‘biggest offensive ever seen’ against Houthi rebels with US support scmp.com 3 hours ago by Tom Hussain
Yemen is reportedly launching an offensive against Houthi rebels to reclaim key ports and diminish the influence of the Iranian-aligned group.
‘Simple’ funeral for Pope Francis becomes way to see Trump scmp.com 3 hours ago by Bloomberg
The attendance of the US president at the Vatican has turned the farewell service into a stage for international diplomacy at a time of major …
Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies at 41 scmp.com 3 hours ago by Bloomberg
Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex …
A world economy on the brink could use some win-win cooperation scmp.com 6 hours ago by Anthony Rowley
With a global financial crisis looming, governments are left with few options beyond bracing for what’s to come and working together.
Pope Francis’ funeral: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy scmp.com 7 hours ago by Ng Kang-chung
The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

New York Times

Will Pope Francis Be Made a Saint? nytimes.com 2 hours ago by Elisabetta Povoledo
Francis, Roman Catholic Church
Two of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of canonization.
Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88 nytimes.com 4 days ago by Jason Horowitz and Jim Yardley
Francis, Deaths (Obituaries), Popes, Roman Catholic Church, Benedict XVI, Religion and Belief, Christians and Christianity, Argentina, Latin America
After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for t…
Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey nytimes.com 4 hours ago by The New York Times
Popes, Funerals and Memorials, Roman Catholic Church, Francis, Rome (Italy)
As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.
Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Says nytimes.com an hour ago by David E. Sanger
United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations, United States Defense and Military Forces, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Popes, Roman Catholic Church, Francis, Trump, Donald J, Zelensky, Volodymyr, Rome (Italy)
During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watc…
How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions nytimes.com 5 hours ago by Peter Baker
United States Politics and Government, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), United States International Relations, RT (TV Network), State Department, Putin, Vladimir V, Rubio, Marco, Trump, Donald J, Crimea (Ukraine), Ukraine, Russia
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have ce…