Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39

Trachtenberg, 39, found fame in television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later Gossip Girl.

Source: BBC

Ukraine reportedly agrees a critical rare minerals deal with the U.S.

Ukraine and the United States reached an agreement over access to Kyiv's deposits of rare earth minerals, according to media reports.

Source: CNBC

Ukraine, U.S agree to framework for rare earth minerals deal, officials say

The agreement could be signed as early as Friday, Ukrainian officials say.

Source: CBS News

U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Draft Features Vague Reference to Security Guarantees

A copy of the agreement obtained by The New York Times says that the United States “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace.”

Source: New York Times

White House takes control of press pool that covers Trump

It will determine which outlets participate in the rotating pool that reports from the Oval Office and Air Force One.

Source: BBC

Trump says he’s ending Venezuela oil deal

Trump’s announcement marked an abrupt reversal of his administration’s outreach to President Nicolas Maduro.

Source: Washington Post

Middle East: Hamas to hand over remains of four hostages

Hamas has said it will return the bodies of four hostages to Israel in exchange for the release of some 600 Palestinians in Israeli prisons. Follow DW for more.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Trump says Zelenskyy set to visit US for 'very big deal'

It comes as Ukraine has agreed on terms of deal with the US allowing joint development of mineral resources.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Tastes of Vancouver’s Little Tehran

In the north of the city is a flourishing Iranian community whose delicious restaurants, cafés and food stores feel like home

Source: Financial Times

For military staff across Europe, wargaming is all the rage

Once dismissed as frivolous, wargames have emerged as crucial strategic tools amid rising global tensions. A recent simulation at Paris's École Militaire, where 500 participants played out high-intensity conflict scenarios, …

Source: France 24

‘Got any men’s sport?’: Triple M radio host who compared Matildas to ‘year 10 girls’ condemned

Marty Sheargold also asked to hear male sport news instead, with swift backlash resulting in an apology from him and the station

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Source: The Guardian

Imposing tariffs on China will not help resolve the US fentanyl crisis

The tariffs are violating basic principles of the WTO and undermining international and bilateral cooperation.

Source: Al Jazeera