European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that failing to secure a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine would weaken Europe and the United States, with authoritarian states closely monitoring U.S.-led negotiations. Prospects of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal have intensified, with President Trump expressing commitment to achieving a positive outcome, despite concerns from Ukrainian and EU officials regarding unrealistic outcomes such as NATO membership and reinstatement of pre-2014 borders.
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2 people arrested for assisting fugitives wanted in New Orleans mass jailbreak
Cortnie Harris, 32, and Corvanntay Baptiste, 38, were arrested for aiding inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail, with five still at large, including a convicted killer. Harris allegedly transported escapees and communicated with them, while Baptiste provided food to one fugitive. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, facing backlash for the escape and security lapses, has suspended her reelection campaign and accepted responsibility, as investigations into the jailbreak continue. Full Article
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