Fall of Andrew in the shadows of Epstein: 'So severe, Royals want this to fade from public view'

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.

At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Western leaders expressed that the US peace plan for Ukraine requires significant revisions, with French President Macron warning that the G20 risks losing its relevance. The plan, which has been leaked, includes concessions to Russia, such as territorial claims in eastern Ukraine and limitations on Ukraine's military capabilities.

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.

Former President Donald Trump praised New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for his recent victory in the mayoral election, highlighting his focus on affordability. The meeting between the two leaders was described as 'productive', indicating a potential for a positive relationship moving forward.

Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine outlines key points regarding the ongoing conflict, including potential territorial concessions from Ukraine to Russia. The plan aims to facilitate peace negotiations and includes security guarantees. Responses from Ukraine and its European allies are anticipated as they assess the implications of the proposal.

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California for allowing undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition at public universities, claiming the policy is detrimental to U.S. citizens. This lawsuit, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, is the third legal action taken by the Trump administration against the state this week, also contesting the extension of scholarships and subsidized loans to undocumented students.

Two Democratic lawmakers criticized Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for not responding to their request for a deposition in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The lawmakers, Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam, expressed frustration after the deadline for a response passed. Epstein, a financier, died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.