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  • Trump Gets $7 Billion for Gaza Reconstruction
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No breakthrough in Russia and Ukraine Peace Talks

GENEVA (AP) – The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine ended Wednesday with no sign of a breakthrough and with both sides saying the talks were “difficult,” as the war’s fourth anniversary approaches next week.

Schools told to keep children inside polluted Bosnian capital

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) – Flights were cancelled, children were told to stay indoors and outdoors construction work was banned in Sarajevo Thursday as a thick layer of fog enveloped the Bosnian capital.

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

Democratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections – but a new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump ‘s 2024 victory. Only about 7 in 10 Democrats have a positive view of the Democratic Party, according to new polling.

In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Olympics medal record

TESERO, Italy (AP) – Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics – and a record 10th overall – in the men’s team sprint. Klaebo beat back a challenge from the United States to improve on his own record tally.

Julia Simon leads French women to Olympic gold in biathlon relay

ANTERSELVA, Italy (AP) – Julia Simon didn’t need to shoot fast when she entered the range on the last leg of the women’s 4×6-kilometer biathlon relay race at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday.

Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at Milan Cortina Olympics

MILAN (AP) – Hockey is the top Winter Games sport among gamblers, but curling with its sliding stones, spirited sweeping and cheating allegations has surprised oddsmakers. Bettors are showing significant interest in the quirky sport, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics.

Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before officials will support rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) – Many Federal Reserve officials want to see inflation fall further before they would support additional interest rate cuts this year, particularly if the job market continues to stabilize, minutes of last month’s meeting show.

eBay to buy secondhand fashion marketplace Depop for $1.2B in cash

NEW YORK (AP) – Online seller eBay wants a bigger share of the Gen Z market.  The online seller has agreed to purchase secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for about $1.2 billion in cash, the companies said Wednesday. The deal comes at a time when used clothing has become increasingly popular, sought out by shoppers searching for unique items.

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

LONDON (AP) – Inflation in the U.K. fell to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices, official figures showed Wednesday, a downward move that has reinforced expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates in March.

UK's former Prince Andrew arrested: Read the police statements in full

LONDON (AP) – U.K. police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The police force did not name Mountbatten-Windsor, as is normal under U.K. law. But when asked if he had been arrested, the force pointed to a statement saying that they had arrested a man in his 60s. Mountbatten-Windsor is 66.

What to know about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

LONDON (AP) – The brother of King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his close relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His arrest Thursday follows years of allegations over his links with Epstein, who took his own life in a New York prison in 2019.

Why Trump's comment on Taiwan arms sales with China has raised concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump’s comment that he is discussing potential arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping is raising concerns in Taipei as the island democracy relies on U.S. backing in the face of China ‘s territorial claims. On Monday, Trump told journalists he is discussing the potential sales with the Chinese leader.

JERUSALEM (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to meet for the first time on Thursday in Washington, an early test of whether one of his marquee foreign policy initiatives can gain broad support and advance the shaky ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.