Trump yet to speak to Starmer over BBC row

Former President Donald Trump indicated a willingness to modify his 28-point peace plan for ending the war in Ukraine, following criticism from Kyiv, European governments, and some Republican lawmakers who argue the proposal favors Moscow too heavily. This plan aims to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.

President Donald Trump is advocating for a peace plan in Ukraine, drawing parallels to strategies used in Gaza, aiming to resolve the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The plan reportedly includes significant territorial concessions from Ukraine, which has raised concerns among Ukrainian officials regarding national sovereignty.

The recent easing of tariffs on Brazilian agricultural products by the United States has provided a political boost to Brazil's President Lula, especially following the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro. This shift in trade policy comes as Bolsonaro faces serious legal challenges, including a 27-year prison sentence for his actions during and after his presidency.

European leaders are urgently working on a counter-proposal to the US-Russian 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, which has become a focal point at the G20 summit in South Africa. The plan, proposed by former President Trump, has raised significant concerns due to its demands for territorial concessions from Ukraine to Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the notion of defeating Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war is an 'illusion,' while expressing support for a US-led peace plan that he claims could serve as a foundation for a final settlement. This statement comes as concerns grow in Europe regarding the perceived one-sided nature of the proposed deal, which may favor Russian interests.

President Trump has set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to respond to his new 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing war. This plan reportedly requires Ukraine to make significant territorial concessions to Russia, raising concerns about its implications for national sovereignty and security.

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held an unexpectedly cordial first meeting at the White House. Despite their previous criticisms of each other, both leaders refrained from discussing their differences during the encounter, focusing instead on collaboration. Mamdani aims to address issues of affordability and public safety in New York City as he prepares to take office.

In Nigeria, 215 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state, marking the second mass kidnapping in a week. This incident occurred amid Donald Trump's threats to intervene militarily over alleged 'Christian genocide,' which the Nigerian government denies. The ongoing security crisis in Nigeria has seen a troubling rise in school abductions, raising concerns about the safety of students and the effectiveness of government responses.