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Volodymyr Zelensky makes surprise visit to France

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3 years ago

February 9, 2023

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Paris making a surprise visit after a full day in London

His travels on Wednesday are only the second time that he’s left Ukraine, since Russia invaded a year ago.

Zelensky is having dinner with President Emmanuel Macron – and the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz – who’s flown over.

The two leaders have been most influential to Ukraine – having been at the forefront of European aid and military donations to Kyiv.

High up on the agenda will likely be discussions about fighter jets for Ukraine’s air force.

The White House has ruled them out, but Zelensky is now looking elsewhere.

This visit began in England, where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said fighter combat planes were part of the ongoing discussions with Ukraine.

The U.K. and Ukraine signed a declaration of unity.

And the U.K.’s armed forces will soon train Ukrainian Air Force pilots at their facilities.

Zelensky is not heading back to Ukraine just yet. He will join the 27 European Union leaders for their summit in Brussels.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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14 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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