EU and US to restart trade talks as sticking points on July tariff deal remain

A leaked European Union peace proposal suggests that Ukraine should retain its military forces and keeps the possibility of NATO membership open, contrasting sharply with a 28-point peace plan proposed by former President Trump, which has faced criticism for its perceived bias towards Russia.

Canada’s Prime Minister announced that trade talks with the United States will resume at an appropriate time, following the suspension of negotiations by President Trump due to an anti-tariff advertisement from Ontario's provincial government. This decision reflects ongoing tensions in trade relations between the two countries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked President Trump for his support amid criticism that Ukraine has shown 'zero gratitude' towards the U.S. However, Zelensky also distanced Ukraine from a new U.S. peace plan, indicating concerns about its implications for the nation.

Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 103rd World Cup victory in slalom at the Austrian resort of Gurgl, extending her dominance in the sport with a comfortable margin of victory. This win marks her third consecutive World Cup victory, following her success in the final slalom of the previous season.

For the first time since 2012, more than half of homes in the U.S. have experienced a decline in value this year, indicating a significant shift in the housing market. This depreciation affects various regions differently, with some areas seeing more severe losses than others.

A recent analysis has identified certain highways in the US as particularly dangerous for winter holiday travel, attributing the risks to adverse weather conditions, increased darkness, and a surge in holiday travelers. This report highlights the need for caution among drivers during this busy season.

Questions have emerged regarding the authorship of a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, with U.S. politicians suggesting that the proposal may have originated from Moscow rather than the Trump administration. This plan aims to address the ongoing conflict that has persisted since Russia's invasion nearly four years ago.

The U.S. has issued a warning to major airlines regarding the risks of flying over Venezuela due to a potentially hazardous situation stemming from heightened military activity in the region. This advisory follows a similar alert from the Federal Aviation Administration, which emphasized the deteriorating security conditions affecting air travel safety.