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| Hello. The much-anticipated resources deal between the US and Ukraine has finally been signed. My colleagues break down the key points and explain what you need to know about it. In Israel, military reservists are part of a growing groundswell of opposition to the Gaza war. And King Charles has spoken about his experience of cancer at a Buckingham Palace charity reception. | |
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TOP OF THE AGENDA | Ukraine deal gives US access to natural resources |
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| | The initial agreement was due to be signed in February, but fell apart following a heated exchange at the White House. Credit: Getty Images | The US and Ukraine have finally signed a long-awaited deal involving Ukraine's natural resources, after months of contentious negotiations. It will see Kyiv share profits with Washington from the future sale of Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves, with the aim of providing an economic incentive for the US to continue to invest in Ukraine's defence and reconstruction as the war with Russia rages on. We take a look at seven of the main takeaways from the deal, from Washington’s apparent concessions and tougher tone towards Russia, to what this means for Ukraine’s future. |
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| | | - Live updates: We'll bring you the latest as our team digests the details of the deal, and both Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of deadly strikes.
- Ukraine's minerals: Kyiv estimates that about 5% of the world's "critical raw materials" are in Ukraine, but what are they and why is the US so interested?
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| BEYOND THE HEADLINES | Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows |
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| | | Police were forced to back down from a proposed ban on displaying images of children killed in Gaza at a Tel Aviv protest last month. Credit: Getty Images | When Israel first began its war in Gaza in response to Hamas' 7 October attack, few Israelis doubted the conflict's logic: to defeat Hamas and return the hostages. But as the war grinds on, opposition is growing. In recent weeks, thousands of Israeli reservists have signed letters demanding the government stop the fighting and focus on reaching a deal to bring back the remaining 59 hostages, stating that they fear their country is "losing its way". |
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT | Importance of ear wax | From Alzheimer's to cancer, earwax can contain valuable health indicators. | |
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And finally... in the UK | King Charles has delivered a heartfelt message to other cancer patients and their families, as he hosted a charity reception at Buckingham Palace. The British monarch - who was diagnosed last year - spoke of how his experience of living with the disease had shown that "the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion". | |
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