Israel seeks to extend the Gaza truce, Trump considers making English official, China defends its Xinjiang policy, and the Kremlin avoids commenting on the Trump-Zelensky meeting until it happens.

Zelensky looks for Trump's backing against Russia. Canada negotiates tariffs over fentanyl. Gene Hackman, Hoosiers star, passes away. Rabobank returns to cycling after its 2012 doping-related exit.

Ukraine and the U.S. negotiate a mining deal. Trump warns media over anonymous sources. Chile recovers from a blackout. Hamas and Israel exchange bodies and prisoners amid a tense truce.

Musk demanded federal employees justify their jobs, with Trump’s support. Telecom Argentina acquired Telefónica. Karla Sofía Gascón heads to the Oscars backed by Netflix. José Gregorio Hernández becomes a saint. Red Bull unveils the RB21.

Pope Francis’s health sparks prayers at the Vatican. Germany weighs a conservative-social democrat coalition, debating migration and economy. In Mexico, Sheinbaum gains support vs. Trump. Trump names Bongino FBI deputy, stirring controversy.

Pope Francis, hospitalized with pneumonia, still requires oxygen. Elon Musk demands work summaries from federal employees, threatening dismissal. Netanyahu calls for demilitarization of southern Syria. Aston Martin unveils its new Formula One car. Real Madrid defeats Girona 2-0 in LaLiga.

Meme culture is dominating political communication in Trump's administration. Hamas released six hostages in Gaza, but the return of bodies overshadowed the celebration. Olaf Scholz is seeking an electoral comeback in Germany. George Clooney prefers to retire to a farm. Manchester United drew in the Premier League.

Trump called Zelensky a "dictator," questioning aid to Ukraine. Zelensky responded by accusing him of spreading misinformation. European leaders backed Zelensky. Pope Francis is recovering from an infection. In Argentina, Milei faces a scandal for promoting a cryptocurrency that collapsed.

Zelenski accuses Trump of seeking Ukraine’s resources. Pope Francis battles a complex pneumonia. Coventry aims to lead the IOC. Milei faces a crypto scandal. The Oscars highlight nominees and controversies.

Canada refuses to allow Russia back into the G7. Milei faces controversy over the Libra cryptocurrency. Zelensky rejects Russian ultimatums. Paquita la del Barrio will be honored. Apple launches an MLS series.