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Donald Trump said he did not like Volodymyr Zelensky and presented him as an obstacle to resolving the war in Ukraine, while judging him more difficult to negotiate with than Vladimir Putin. The remarks come amid tensions over the terms of peace and US policy towards Kyiv, according to the text published by Zambianobserver.
Source: Zambianobserver
A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killed four people: three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher, according to police. The 16-year-old shooter, a Bend resident, was killed by an armed bystander; a 7-year-old child and another teacher were seriously injured, Citizen reports.
Source: Citizen
Harry Kane, Bayern Munich’s English striker, is expected to extend his contract with the club until 2029. His performance on the pitch and his family’s attachment to Munich are cited as factors in favour of the extension, according to Mali Actu.
Source: Mali Actu
Manchester United face Leeds in the Premier League amid mounting pressure on their manager, Michael Carrick. The match comes as tensions surround the Manchester club, while Manchester City remains the subject of a financial case, reports IOL.
Source: IOL
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have pleaded not guilty in New York to charges of conspiring to commit acts of torture. Both, held since their capture in January, contest the charges and invoke sovereign immunity, The Namibian reports.
Source: The Namibian
The Donald Trump administration is investigating how Somali-born Democratic representative Ilhan Omar obtained US citizenship. Revocation would require strong evidence and a court ruling, according to analyses published by The Wall Street Journal and Axios.
Source: Caasimada Online
Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council after abandoning a project to transfer part of the organisation’s commercial rights to a private fund. Several officials believe he cannot remain at the organisation’s helm without publishing the documents and answering questions, according to BBC Sport.
Source: Nile Post
China wants to use its electric vehicles as mobile storage units to ease pressure on its power grid. The country could have up to 160 million electric vehicles in 2030, with bidirectional charging as a key tool, Ouyang Minggao explains in Alwihda Info.
Source: Alwihda Info
US President Donald Trump is facing strong criticism after sharing an AI-generated video in which he wrestles a tiger. The post came shortly after the tragic death of a young man at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, IOL reports.
Source: IOL
Ukraine struck a Rosneft refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region, causing a fire, according to the local governor. The attack came after Kyiv abandoned an energy truce announced by Donald Trump, while Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, Daily Maverick reports.
Source: Daily Maverick
A gunman killed four people, including three children aged 5, 8 and 11, at Silver Rail Primary School in Oregon before being shot dead by a community member. A 7-year-old pupil and a 54-year-old teacher are in critical condition in hospital, according to Daily Maverick.
Source: Daily Maverick
A complainant says British actor and comedian Russell Brand changed his behaviour before the rape she accuses him of committing in a hotel room. Brand faces seven charges involving six complainants over alleged offences between 1999 and 2009, according to MyJoyOnline.
Source: MyJoyOnline
New White House spokeswoman Katie Zacharia has responded to criticism of her presenting herself as a lawyer without public proof that she passed the bar exam. She highlighted her law degree and international business law experience gained in China, Le Monde reports.
Source: Le Monde
A collision involving two public transport buses in Calgary, Canada, killed three people and injured at least 13, while one of the vehicles caught fire. Emergency services took ten injured people to hospital and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, according to police and emergency services cited by Vetogate.
Source: Vetogate
Students clashed with police in Tirana, Albania, for a third consecutive day as protests called for higher education reforms and better study conditions. The movement has widened to include calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign amid corruption allegations, according to Euronews.
Source: Vetogate
Former Turkish referee Ahmet Çakar says Nigerian Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen cannot be held solely responsible for the 4-1 defeat by FC Barcelona in the Champions League. He attributes his performance to his recent return from injury and a lack of support from team-mates, according to remarks reported by PUNCH Sports Extra and Habersarikirmizi.
Source: Punch
France and Germany support easing European rules on carmakers’ emissions. The provisional deal also provides for the UK to be included in a scheme favouring vehicles made in Europe, with possible consequences for the European Union’s climate and industrial policies, according to France 24.
Source: France 24
Elon Musk says the US military and Donald Trump control the restrictions imposed on military Starshield terminals used by Ukraine. A cut-off above 160 km/h disrupted several drone missions before the connection was restored, according to statements reported by Mediacongo.
Source: Mediacongo
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