Macron reportedly warned Zelenskyy US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is prepared to take control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region by force if necessary, or else Ukraine's troops must withdraw. This statement coincides with ongoing negotiations between U.S. and Ukrainian officials aimed at resolving the conflict.

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing criticism from right-wing factions for proposing that news outlets be labeled based on their adherence to journalistic ethics, a move they claim could lead to an Orwellian 'Ministry of Truth.' This backlash is particularly pronounced from media entities owned by billionaire Vincent Bolloré.

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concerns during a confidential call that the United States might 'betray' Ukraine in ongoing peace negotiations with Russia, as reported by Spiegel. This warning highlights the delicate balance of international relations amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to enhance trade and diplomatic relations, focusing on cooperation in sectors such as aerospace, nuclear energy, and artificial intelligence. The discussions also included a call for China to support a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Thousands of Mexicans, known as 'retornados', are facing significant challenges as they return to Mexico after being deported from the United States, a process that has intensified under the Trump administration's immigration policies. Since January, over 100,000 Mexicans have been expelled, many of whom struggle to adapt to a country they barely recognize or have never known.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that President Trump will engage in efforts to resolve the ongoing civil war in Sudan, asserting that Trump is uniquely positioned to address the crisis. This involvement comes as violence continues to escalate in the region, prompting international concern and calls for intervention.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, who was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking in the United States. This decision comes amid Trump's claims of intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking from Venezuela, raising questions about his commitment to a drug war narrative while pardoning a convicted trafficker.

Five families from different parts of the world, including Kenya and Nepal, are sharing their experiences in combating the rising consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) among children. This issue is particularly alarming as UPFs now constitute a significant portion of diets globally, especially in the UK and US, where they make up over half of the average diet.