Talks to end the war with Russia are set to begin — but Ukraine could pay a high price for peace

Rihanna's boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky, was acquitted of all charges in his felony trial in Los Angeles, facing up to 24 years in prison if convicted of assault with a firearm. With his music career and acting projects on the horizon, the 36-year-old rapper, known legally as Rakim Mayers, defended his innocence against claims of shooting a former friend, A$AP Relli, arguing self-defense and that the gun he used was a prop. The jury's decision...

Rapper A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has been found not guilty of firing a gun at former friend Terell Ephron in Los Angeles. The jury acquitted him of two felony assault charges that could have led to 24 years in prison, with Mr. Mayers claiming the weapon was a prop gun and Mr. Ephron was after money. The two men, who were part of the A$AP Mob hip-hop collective, had a heated...

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup led by founder Liang Wenfeng, has surged onto the global stage, drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley's Sam Altman despite Liang's low public profile. The team, composed of young graduates from top Chinese universities, is relatively unknown, with conflicting reports on its size. DeepSeek shares management and operational staff with its parent company, High-Flyer, according to sources, showcasing the secretive nature of the organization. Full Article

Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will meet with Trump administration officials in Washington to discuss the proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican imports, aiming to clarify US proposals and present Mexico's arguments for maintaining economic integration. The meeting comes amid fears of a trade war that could trigger a recession in Mexico, with President Claudia Sheinbaum promising reciprocal tariffs. Ebrard emphasized a commitment to dialogue and avoiding conflict in addressing the trade relationship between the two...

Brazil's prosecutor-general has charged former President Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others for attempting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The scheme allegedly involved spreading distrust of the electoral system, drafting a decree for legality, pressuring military officials, and inciting a riot. If the charges are accepted by the Supreme Court, Bolsonaro will stand trial, despite denying any wrongdoing and dismissing the allegations....

Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with bilateral pneumonia and a polymicrobial infection complicating his treatment, following a recent bout of bronchitis. The 88-year-old pope is in fair condition, eating breakfast, reading newspapers, and working from the hospital. Some Vatican events have been canceled due to his illness, and it's uncertain if he will miss his Sunday noon blessing for a second week in a row. Full Article