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Vladimir Putin has welcomed Trump's peace plan for Ukraine but has major reservations, setting conditions for a truce including addressing what he calls the "root causes" of the war. Keir Starmer accuses Putin of "playing games" and plans to form a coalition of countries to help provide security guarantees for any peace deal, urging Putin to stop delaying and agree to a ceasefire now to end the conflict. Boris Johnson also calls for action, stating...

Rail engineers renovating Salisbury Station uncovered a hidden tunnel network beneath the station, including a tunnel leading underneath platform 4 used to store goods like beer, cider, and eggs. The tunnels also contained old signal equipment and a room for storing Christmas trees. A mysterious room leading to a ladder descending further underground remains unexplored, adding to the intrigue of the discovery. Full Article

Pakistan army reported that 18 of the 26 hostages killed by Balochistan Liberation Army militants in a train ambush were army and paramilitary soldiers, with five paramilitary soldiers of Frontier Corps dying during the operation. The terrorists attacked the Jaffar Express, holding over 400 passengers hostage, leading to a security forces operation that resulted in the deaths of all 33 terrorists and the rescue of more than 300 passengers. The operation lasted 30 hours, with...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is back on the road to engage with voters after last year's election loss, focusing on town halls in competitive Republican-held congressional districts. He called for elected officials to listen to the concerns of Americans and held a successful event in Iowa's 3rd congressional district. Walz is not currently a candidate, but is reemerging to address issues such as health care, financial aid, and veterans' funding, aiming to understand why some...

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a potential NBA Finals preview, with star players Donovan Mitchell and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the injury report. Mitchell is ruled out with a groin issue, while Jackson Jr. is listed as questionable with a left ankle injury. The Cavaliers hold the best record in the league at 55-10, riding a 15-game winning streak, while the Grizzlies sit at 42-24 in the No. 2...

Federal agents are shown arresting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in a newly released video. The video captures the moment of Khalil's arrest, emphasizing the contentious nature of the situation. The incident has sparked discussions surrounding the treatment of activists and political dissidents. Full Article