Ukraine peace talks continue: US and Russian officials leet in UAE

Researchers have found that becoming a famous singer significantly increases the risk of early death, with an analysis indicating that well-known singers in Europe and the US die nearly five years sooner than their less famous counterparts. This suggests that fame itself, rather than the lifestyle or job demands, is a major contributing factor to this increased mortality risk.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence for his role in a coup attempt, following a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This decision comes after Bolsonaro was preemptively arrested on Saturday, surprising many who doubted he would face incarceration.

Ukraine has announced that it has reached an understanding with the United States regarding a revised peace plan, as President Trump indicated that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Moscow to discuss the details further.

US President Donald Trump has dispatched special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to resolve outstanding issues related to a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. This initiative follows Trump's assertion that only a few points remain to be finalized in the negotiations to end the ongoing conflict.

The Trump administration has announced a new policy to retroactively vet refugees who have already been resettled in the United States, a move that immigration rights advocates claim targets some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. This policy raises concerns about the implications for those who have already established their lives in the U.S.

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to announce a new version of France's Universal National Service (SNU), emphasizing the need for moral forces to address rising global threats. This initiative aims to raise national awareness and readiness in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where civilian support for the military has been significant.

Online toxic masculinity, particularly within the manosphere, is increasingly normalizing and legitimizing hatred towards women, with a growing number of young men adopting these harmful ideologies. Sharon Gaffney of FRANCE 24 discusses these trends with Mariel Barnes, an Assistant Professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a newly proposed peace framework aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity for clear indications that Russia is committed to ending its aggressive actions before any agreement can be finalized.