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Volodymyr Zelen­sky told British media on Sunday it would not be easy to replace him as Ukraine’s president, but repeated his offer to step down in exchange for Nato membership for his country.US Republicans had suggested he may have to resign after US President Donald Trump dramatically turned against him during a contentious Oval Office meeting about the war with Russia on Friday.“If they replace me, given what is going on, given the support, simply replacing me will not be simple,” Zelensky said. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The blonde woman who went viral for a seemingly flirtatious interaction with Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Wednesday night has been identified.The mystery woman became the object of much speculation after a clip of the tech billionaire offering her a bottle of water, which she accepted, garnered nearly 5 million views on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end," China's embassy said on X, reposting a line from a government statement on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Macron says he'll confer with allies on protecting Europe... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Several employees previously fired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been asked to come back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US president, Donald Trump, is set to introduce a “gold card” visa that would allow wealthy foreigners to buy permanent US residency – and a path to citizenship – for US$5 million (£3.9 million).Speaking at the Oval Office on February 25, Trump said: “I think it’s going to be very treasured. I think it’s going to do very well. And we’re going to start selling, hopefully, in about two weeks.”US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has touted the plan as a way to raise revenue to bring down US national debt, which currently stands at over US$36 trillion. As Trump put it when answering questions from reporters at the White House: “We’ll be able to sell maybe a million of these cards, maybe more than that. And if you add up the numbers, they’re pretty good. As an example, a million cards would be worth US$5 trillion.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House on Wednesday announced a one-month North American tariff exemption for automakers after President Donald Trump spoke a day earlier with heads of General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis.Automakers have urged Trump to waive 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on vehicles that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement's trade rules of origin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An avalanche in the Alaska backcountry buried three skiers under a layer of snow that is estimated to be up to 100 feet deep, Alaska State Troopers reported on Wednesday.The group was helicopter skiing on Tuesday afternoon near Girdwood, a resort town in Alaska, which is about 40 miles south of Anchorage. Alaska State Troopers were notified that there was an avalanche later that afternoon, and are investigating as weather and avalanche conditions allow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Vice President JD Vance suggested that both Ukraine and its Western allies were struggling to sustain the war effort, adding, "They need to be saying to President Zelensky, ‘This can’t go on forever.’"Russia has welcomed the U.S. decision to halt military aid to Ukraine, calling it a "step toward peace." This development has sparked global debate, with reactions from Ukraine, NATO, and U.S. leaders. What does this mean for the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. foreign policy, and global security? Stay tuned for live updates, expert analysis, and international responses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said President Donald Trump is considering a deal that would offer exemptions from tariffs on Canada and Mexico, including potentially for carmakers.The possibility of a rollback, which he said could be announced on Wednesday, came as many US businesses raised concerns about Trump's decision to hit US imports from its two closest trade partners with a 25% import tax.After two days of declines, the main US stock indexes were trading slightly higher early on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump had a special message on Tuesday night for the “incredible people of Greenland,” whose island he has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring — through a purchase or by force.“We strongly support your right to determine your own future,” he said, briefly pausing during a speech to Congress to address Greenlanders directly. Then, with a confident nod, he added, “We will make you rich.”Some members of Congress responded with a mix of applause, murmurs — and a few smiles. Greenlanders weren’t so enthused.“It is up to us whether we become rich,” said Pele Broberg, the leader of one of Greenland’s major political parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Wednesday that Greenlanders do not wish to be either Danish or Americans, emphasising their desire to determine their own future.His statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his interest in taking over the vast Arctic island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has warned the US it is ready to fight "any type" of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump's mounting trade tariffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The prime minister has paid tribute to the "sacrifice" of the UK's armed forces after US vice president JD Vance was accused of "disrespecting" British troops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.