Trump says Zelenskyy "not ready" to accept US peace deal
Donald Trump said Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "not ready" to accept the US proposal for peace between Ukraine and Russia, despite negotiations between the US and Ukraine being described as constructive.
Zelenskyy is expected to meet in London with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany, while disagreements remain over security guarantees and territories occupied by Russia.
Meanwhile, the US says it is close to an agreement, but neither Ukraine nor Russia have yet given full approval.
Water leak at Louvre damages hundreds of works, museum says
A water leak at the Louvre Museum in late November damaged 300–400 pieces of research material from the Egyptian department, mainly journals and scientific documents.
The museum stressed that no cultural heritage artifacts have been irreparably damaged and that the materials will be dried and restored.
The incident has reopened concerns about the museum's aging infrastructure, especially after the sensational jewelry theft a few months ago.
Thailand launches new attacks along Cambodian border
Thailand has launched fresh attacks along the border with Cambodia after clashes resumed despite a US-brokered ceasefire.
Both sides accuse each other of firing first, while tens of thousands of civilians have been evacuated and soldiers have been killed or wounded.
The conflict is related to an old territorial dispute that dates back centuries and still remains unresolved.
Netanyahu says second phase of ceasefire expected "very soon" during Merz's visit to Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu said that the second phase of the ceasefire is expected to begin very soon, following the return of the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.
During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Israel, the two leaders expressed disagreements over the future of Gaza and the two-state solution, but stressed the importance of close relations between the countries.
Merz called for respect for international law and supported the two-state solution, while Netanyahu insisted that Israel must maintain control for security reasons.
