Iran's supreme leader rejects demand from Donald Trump to reach a nuclear deal or face a potential military response. Also: South Korea's impeached president released, and International Women's Day celebrations.

Kate and Kenzie got into a crazy fight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We meet a couple who got engaged amid the ashes of the LA fires. The ring survived and was found in the ruins of their home. Also: grandmas bringing power to remote villages; and how going viral got a lost soft toy home.

Trump says it’s “more difficult to deal with Ukraine" than Russia in reaching a peace deal. Also: authorities say Gene Hackman and his wife both died of natural causes, and the Afghan women living under Taliban rule.

What future for Ukraine? Your questions answered. Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A, in a week that has seen US military aid halted. Can Trump and Zelensky get back to talks on a peace deal?Jackie Leonard will be joined by Ukrainecast's Vitaly Shevchenko, the BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse and Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet.

Forces linked to Syria's new rulers engaged in heavy fighting with others loyal to the former President Assad. Also: latest trade figures from China indicate world's second largest economy is struggling.

European Union leaders have expressed support for Ukraine, with US and Ukrainian delegations now set to meet next week in Saudi Arabia. Also, President Trump suspends tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada for a month.

Emergency EU summit on defence begins in Brussels. Also: UN releases $100 million to compensate for massive aid cuts from US. And pilot error is blamed after South Korean warplanes accidentally bomb civilians.

Kenzies house got robbed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Trump-Zelensky relationship be back on track? France’s President says the future of Europe will not be decided in Moscow or Washington. Also: A Superbowl-style half-time show for the 2026 World Cup.