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Territorial concessions by Ukraine, a capped army and security guarantees: What's in Trump's draft plan

Ripples of alarm and anger were coursing from Kyiv through Europe as details emerged of the 28-point peace plan for Russia and Ukraine.
Russia Ukraine War
Russia Ukraine War
7h ago

Canada

Canada

Grizzly attacks schoolchildren and teachers on a walking trail in Canada, injuring 11

One of the teachers who tried to stop the attack "got the whole brunt of it" and was among the people taken by helicopter from the scene, officials say.
Side view of brown eurasian brown grizzly bear standing on field,Kamloops,British Columbia,Canada
Side view of brown eurasian brown grizzly bear standing on field,Kamloops,British Columbia,Canada
8h ago

India

India

Pilot killed after Indian fighter jet crashes during a demo flight at Dubai Air Show

The HAL Tejas plane appeared to lose control and dive directly toward the ground just prior to crashing inside the grounds of the airfield.
Emirates Dubai Air Show
Emirates Dubai Air Show
10h ago

Mexico

Mexico

Miss Mexico, who sparked a walkout after host's bullying, is crowned Miss Universe

Fátima Bosch Fernández was scolded by the Thai national director, sparking a walkout and a teary apology from the local organizer.
Image: THAILAND-MISS-UNIVERSE-PAGEANT
Image: THAILAND-MISS-UNIVERSE-PAGEANT
11h ago

Death toll rises to 41 in central Vietnam flooding, more heavy rain forecast

More than half a million households and businesses faced blackouts after power grids were damaged by the floods, according to the government.
A person on a motorbike drives atop a muddy road over a puddle
A person on a motorbike drives atop a muddy road over a puddle
12h ago

Under-16s lose access to Instagram and Facebook in Australia ahead of landmark social media ban

Australia has a reputation for taking on tech giants, but experts worry about the impact of its world-first social media ban on privacy and shrinking spaces for youths.
A 14-year-old boy looks at social media on his phone in Gosford, Australia.
A 14-year-old boy looks at social media on his phone in Gosford, Australia.

Trump's new peace plan unsettles Ukraine at a moment of maximum weakness

Zelenskyy's office said it received a draft plan from the U.S., but there are few details on what concessions might be needed to end the war.
Image: A heavily damaged residential building, missing structure in the top right corner, is operated on by rescue services
Image: A heavily damaged residential building, missing structure in the top right corner, is operated on by rescue services
18h ago

Europe

Europe

Network that trafficked stolen antiquities across Europe dismantled with 35 arrests

A coordinated operation spanning seven countries working with Eurojust and Europol led to the arrests.
overhead view of An assortment of jewelry, keys, coins, and photo prints laid on a surface
overhead view of An assortment of jewelry, keys, coins, and photo prints laid on a surface
20h ago

Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistani forces step up raids near the Afghan border, killing 23 militants

A ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has largely held since Oct. 19, when Qatar brokered a truce after the sides traded fire on border posts.
Image: A Pakistani military troop guards outside the damaged entrance
Image: A Pakistani military troop guards outside the damaged entrance
22h ago

Brazil

Brazil

Fire prompts evacuations at U.N. climate talks in Brazil; 13 suffer smoke inhalation

Fire officials ordered the evacuation of the entire site for the conference, known as COP30, and it wasn’t clear when the talks would resume.
Image: COP30
Image: COP30
1d ago

New Zealand halts new puberty blockers for young transgender people

The step comes amid growing global debate between those concerned about hastiness in prescribing such medications and those who say they are lifesaving.
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FRANCE-TRANSEXUAL-PROTEST-DEMONSTRATION-LYON