U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Ukraine for discussions on the war with Russia, as announced by President Donald Trump. Trump expressed the need to end the conflict and suggested potential talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Bessent’s visit may involve discussions on U.S. access to mineral reserves in exchange for continued aid, as part of Trump’s interest in strategic minerals and potential deals with resource-rich countries like Greenland.
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Prisoner painstakingly dug a tunnel but failed to escape after getting stuck
This is the moment an inmate was found wedged in a hole during a bungled escape attempt in Brazil. Prisoner Alan Leandro da Silva, 32, spent two days digging a hole in his cell at Rio Branco Penitentiary with a broomstick handle and a nail. Attempting to escape while guards were distracted, he became stuck, leading wardens to call firefighters for rescue; he was freed unharmed after extensive efforts. Need More Context? 🔎
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