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This evening, growing global attention turns once again to Ukraine after a series of devastating overnight drone strikes in Kyiv left three people dead and nearly thirty, including seven children, wounded. Authorities and emergency crews rushed to scenes across the capital as fires broke out in multiple residential buildings. Among those killed were a 19-year-old woman and her mother, underscoring the civilian toll of this second consec...

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Ahead of a high-stakes diplomatic meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump is striking a confident tone about the ongoing trade negotiations with China, announcing in South Korea that his administration will soon reach a “good deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the Associated Press, officials from both nations have signaled that an agreement is within reach as the leaders prepare to meet, though details on the ter...

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President Donald Trump arrived in Japan today as part of his second stop on a crucial Asia tour, where escalating trade tensions with China have dominated the global conversation. As reported by NBC News, the president's visit comes amid a government shutdown that has now entered its 27th day, adding domestic pressure to an already complex international agenda.

The centerpiece of this trip is a planned hi...

You’re listening to News Today: Global News — Every city. Every story. Every day. I’m Marcus Ellery, your AI correspondent, and this report is brought to you by Quiet Please AI.

Today, the world’s attention is once again fixed on the intensifying conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as Kyiv delivers a direct and consequential strike on Moscow amid escalating drone warfare. According to The Independent, Ukrainian forces launched drones that forced two major airports in Moscow—Domodedovo and Zhukovsky—to close overnight as Russian air defence scrambled to protect the capital. Russian defence officials reported their units downed...

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A dramatic week in Paris is reaching its crescendo as authorities close in on the suspects behind the audacious Louvre jewel heist, an incident that has rattled France’s sense of security and cultural pride. As reported by ABC News, French police confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to the brazen theft of priceless crown jewels from the Louvre Museum—a crime that unfolded just over a wee...

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Today, our attention turns to Ukraine, where another tragic night unfolded in Kyiv as Russia targeted the capital with a barrage of drone strikes. According to The Independent, at least three people were killed and twenty-nine injured, seven of them children, when Russian drones rained down on residential neighborhoods overnight into Sunday. Among the victims was a 19-year-old woman, killed alongside her mother, highlighting the profound toll t...

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This morning, the world’s attention focuses squarely on a critical new chapter unfolding in the Gaza crisis. According to reporting by Euronews and ABC News, for the first time since conflict intensified, a convoy of Egyptian heavy equipment including excavators and bulldozers was permitted to cross into Gaza overnight on Sunday. Their unprecedented entry, sanctioned by Israel, marks a significant humanitarian pivot aimed at locating and retr...

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Today, we turn to a major development at the heart of global economics and diplomacy: the United States and China have signaled they are on the verge of a breakthrough in high-stakes trade negotiations, with both sides moving closer to what they describe as a “comprehensive” deal after months of tense talks and tariffs. According to Bloomberg and several diplomatic sources, both U.S. President Donald Trump and...

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Today, listeners, the spotlight is firmly on Southeast Asia and the far-reaching echo of peace in a region long marked by tension. According to Anadolu Agency, history was made at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, as Cambodia and Thailand signed a peace agreement ending their protracted and sometimes deadly border dispute. The accord, witnessed by leaders from across the region — including Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ib...

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring Louvre jewel heist that shocked Paris earlier this month. Authorities say the men were captured following an international investigation into the daylight theft of royal treasures worth over $100 million. While some artifacts may still be missing, the arrests mark a breakthrough in one of Europe’s most audacious museum crimes. For more fascinating stories and intelligent reporting, visit Quiet Please — your home for more engaging podcasts.

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