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First LookUS and Ukrainian negotiators meet as Trump seeks to broker an end to the warPresident Donald Trump's top officials are meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida. Mr. Trump has been trying to broker an end to the war in Ukraine.聽
Differing Ukraine peace plans point to strains in the Western allianceWashington鈥檚 alliance with its Western allies is under strain from President Trump鈥檚 ambiguity over who is responsible for the war in Ukraine.
US, Ukraine find common ground on peace. Will Russia join them?A series of negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, the US, and European powers have brought Russia and Ukraine closer, but peace remains elusive.
The ExplainerWinter is coming. Is the EU ready to stop buying Russian energy?While Europe has made progress on ending its dependence on Russian energy, the bloc is still impeded by gas needs and foot-dragging member states.
One Ireland? In the north, Protestants weigh a future in the republic.The winds of reunification are blowing more strongly in Northern Ireland. Traditionally unionist Protestants are starting to look toward the republic, too.
One Ireland? In the south, the tide turns toward reunification.The cause of a unified Ireland has more political oomph in the Irish Republic than its had in years. But how realistic is reunification practically?
In Russia鈥檚 weapons rollout, a challenge to the global nuclear balanceRussia has been conspicuously bringing new types of missiles, torpedoes, and submarines online. Experts say the fanfare is all about Donald Trump鈥檚 鈥淕olden Dome.鈥�
In the fields and in the streets, Ukrainians fight to stay motivatedUkraine has kept Russia at bay through more than 3 1/2 years of war. But stepped-up Russian strikes against cities and relentless advances in battle are proving a challenge for exhausted civilians and soldiers alike.
鈥楴ow, it鈥檚 getting huge.鈥� How the NFL is making (lots of) fans overseas.The Indianapolis Colts play the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in Berlin. Fans have flown in from as far away as Brazil, showing how big U.S. football is now.
To 鈥楧efending Ukraine鈥� curriculum, high schools add 鈥楬ow to fly a drone鈥�Ukraine鈥檚 prewar 鈥淒efending Ukraine鈥� course featured marching and wooden guns. The new curriculum includes hands-on work with first aid, radios, and drones.
France updates rape laws after Pelicot case. But is recognizing consent enough?For many years, women鈥檚 advocates in France have been frustrated by the absence of consideration of consent within the country鈥檚 rape and sexual assault laws. That鈥檚 finally changed, thanks in large part to Gis猫le Pelicot.
How to repay student loans? In Russia, with national service.Every country debates how students should fund higher education. Russia鈥檚 new plan is to try a Soviet solution: require graduates to do national service.
With Russian cyberattacks on the rise, NATO nations ready to play offenseAs China and Russia try to weaken NATO nations through cyberattacks, the alliance is responding with plans for better coordination 鈥� including for counterattack.
First LookPolice arrest two suspects over Louvre theftProsecutors have taken two suspects into custody a week after a heist at the world鈥檚 most visited museum shocked Paris.聽
The Louvre鈥檚 jewels were stolen. Parisians are enthralled by the drama.The daylight robbery of jewelry from the Louvre has shocked residents and tourists in Paris. But it has stirred up their imaginations as well.
Trump sanctions Russian oil. His position on ending the war remains fluid.U.S. sanctions on Russia鈥檚 largest oil companies place new pressure on President Vladimir Putin. But, evidenced by President Donald Trump鈥檚 frequently shifting positions, it鈥檚 still unclear where he will land on how to end the war in Ukraine.
Why India may be the winner from Trump鈥檚 H-1B price hikeWhen Donald Trump hiked the cost of H-1B visas, Indian professionals looked to be the hardest hit. But India may also be the beneficiary of the new pool of job seekers.
As Russia hits energy grid, Ukraine tries to avoid a cold, dark winterUkraine is facing a third winter at war, and Russia is targeting energy infrastructure like never before 鈥� an apparent bid to weaken morale. But war has taught the Ukrainians how to keep the lights on under almost any circumstance.
Cover StoryInside Europe鈥檚 most dramatic migration experimentAs immigrants from Muslim nations go north, Denmark and Sweden wrestle with how, or whether, to be a haven for those who are war-weary and vulnerable.
First LookNapoleon's jewels missing: Thieves strike Louvre in daring heist, closing museumWith tourists already inside, police say thieves entered a museum window, smashed display cases, and fled with nine pieces from Napoleon鈥檚 jewel collection, all in seven minutes.