Tasmania fires destroy huge swath of wilderness and could ‘burn for weeks’

Around 90,000 hectares of remote country in the state’s north-west have been razed after fires sparked by lightning strikes

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Source: The Guardian

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Ukraine and NATO allies fear being left out of potential Trump-Putin peace talks; Free speech dispute over New Hampshire bakery mural heads to trial

Source: CBS News

Trump, Modi aim to cut U.S. trade gap with India amid global tariff concerns

The partnership is a pillar of Washington’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific region but faces challenges on issues including illegal immigration, visas and trade deficits.

Source: Washington Post

Vance meets leader of Germany's far-right AfD, attacks European 'firewalls' against populism

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday met with Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Vance lectured European …

Source: France 24

Video shows whale scooping up kayaker: ‘I thought I had died’

A man who was swept up in a humpback whale’s mouth before being released has described his terror during the extraordinary moment caught on video.

Source: Washington Post

Qatari royal cannot force sale of world’s largest cut blue diamond, High Court rules

Judge dismisses claim over 70-carat ‘Idol’s Eye’ gemstone that split Gulf state’s ruling family

Source: Financial Times

Ukraine accuses Russia's military of flying exploding drone into Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukraine accused Russia's military of flying an exploding drone into the Chernobyl nuclear plant. The drone damaged the outer shell of the reactor, but it does not appear to have …

Source: CBS News

Zelenskyy demands ‘real security guarantees’ before peace talks; Vance accused of ‘trying to pick a fight’ with EU – as it happened

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• Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin talks
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Source: The Guardian

Lifesaving mine-clearing program reels after Trump's USAID funding suspension

A lifesaving demining program is in jeopardy after the Trump administration ordered a 90-day suspension of all foreign aid, pushing nations in the region to turn to U.S. rivals such …

Source: NBC News

UN Lebanon force demands 'immediate' inquiry into torching of vehicle in Beirut

A deputy commander of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon was injured and a UN vehicle torched late Friday by Hezbollah protesters blocking the road to Beirut airport. Demonstrators had …

Source: France 24

Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires

January's wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood's once booming film and television industry.

Source: BBC

Ukraine end game: What each side wants from a peace deal

Donald Trump's phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine's president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks?

Source: BBC