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Putin warns Russia will expand gains if peace talks fail
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and Western backers reject Kremlin demands in peace negotiations, raising the stakes for ongoing diplomatic efforts.
US and Russian officials expected to hold talks in Miami on Ukraine
US and Russian delegations are reported to be planning talks in Miami this weekend to explore a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine, according to reporting based on sources familiar with the matter.
Russian drone attack kills and wounds civilians amid peace efforts
At least one person was killed and 24 injured in a Russian drone attack reported as occurring amid renewed diplomatic efforts and peace talks over Ukraine.
War in Ukraine: Zelensky warns Russia preparing for a new ‘year of war’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia appears to be preparing for another year of large-scale hostilities in 2026 after recent statements from Moscow about achieving its objectives.
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in $72 billion deal
Netflix reached an agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for approximately US$72 billion, creating one of the largest entertainment industry takeovers in history.
UK gives Roman Abramovich final chance to hand Chelsea sale proceeds to Ukraine victims
The British government has given oligarch Roman Abramovich a last opportunity to transfer £2.5 billion (about $3.25 billion) from the Chelsea sale to victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the government said.
Kyrgyzstan’s newly elected parliament convenes after snap election
Kyrgyzstan’s newly elected parliament has convened for the first time following a snap election that consolidated power for President Sadyr Zhaparov.
Myanmar charges hundreds under election law as vote approaches
Myanmar’s ruling military government charged over 200 people with breaking strict election laws ahead of an upcoming general election later this month, signaling tightened repression.
US Navy strikes boat in Pacific in anti‑drug operation, several killed
The US Navy conducted a strike on a vessel in the Pacific alleged to be carrying illegal narcotics; authorities report four people aboard were killed as part of wider US counter‑drug operations.
Belarus releases political prisoners after US lifts sanctions
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski and activist Maria Kalesnikava, following a lifting of US sanctions, according to reporting in current-events summaries.
Spain dismantles helicopter‑assisted drug‑trafficking network
Spanish authorities dismantled a network using helicopters to smuggle hashish from Morocco into southern Spain, making multiple arrests in a cross‑border operation.
Tensions in Lebanon as Israel issues evacuation orders near Hezbollah targets
The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for southern Lebanese villages in preparation for planned airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, increasing tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border.
US Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA chief
The US Senate confirmed entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, marking a notable appointment of a private‑sector figure to a major government space agency role.