France's Macron visits China for talks with Xi Jinping

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, was unable to attend the award ceremony in Oslo due to the dangers posed by the political climate in Venezuela. Her daughter accepted the prize on her behalf, emphasizing Machado's commitment to continue the struggle for democracy in Venezuela.

Baby Ruth Villarama's documentary 'Food Delivery' highlights the struggles of Filipino fishers facing aggression from the Chinese coast guard, including incidents of their boats being rammed. The film reflects on the political climate following Rodrigo Duterte's controversial promises regarding the Scarborough Shoal during his presidential campaign in 2016.

Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Ukrainian human rights organization Center for Civil Liberties and a 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, emphasized the urgent need to break the cycle of impunity for Russian troops in an interview with FRANCE 24. She highlighted the importance of addressing war crimes in Ukraine to ensure justice and prevent future aggression from Russia against other nations.

The Kremlin has responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for an energy ceasefire, stating that Russia seeks a comprehensive and legally binding peace agreement with Ukraine instead of a temporary ceasefire. Dmitry Peskov emphasized the need for a more durable solution to the ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that China is increasing its military cooperation with Russia, a development that raises concerns among Ukraine's allies. This announcement follows a meeting of the British- and French-led coalition, which aims to coordinate support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness for elections in Ukraine, responding to increasing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called for a national vote amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Former President Donald Trump has criticized European nations as 'decaying' and their leaders as 'weak,' claiming they have failed to manage migration and address the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This statement follows his recent national-security strategy, which also denounces European leaders for their unrealistic expectations regarding the resolution of the war in Ukraine and calls for an end to NATO expansion.

The first serving member of the British armed forces has been killed in Ukraine since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, marking a significant and tragic milestone in the ongoing conflict. This incident underscores the perilous conditions faced by foreign military personnel operating in the region, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence.