World Report Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
Dec 29, 2025
Trump and Zelenskyy's Florida talks spark hopes for peace, though Putin's involvement poses a challenge. Meanwhile, Netanyahu meets Trump amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, facing tough hurdles in the next phase. In the U.S., distillers grapple with bans affecting exports to Canada. Gen Z leads a running boom, driven by wellness and social connections post-COVID. Former MP Charlie Angus trades political debates for music, touring Canada to rally against Trump and perform with his band.
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Peace Talks Advance But Putin Is The Hurdle
- Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky discussed a 20-point peace plan that includes a demilitarized zone and international peacekeepers.
- Russia and Vladimir Putin remain the key unknown whose agreement is required for any deal to succeed.
Gaza Plan Faces Big Practical Barriers
- Phase two of the Gaza plan envisions a transitional technocratic government and an international Board of Peace overseeing Gaza.
- Major obstacles include unknown Board members, no pledged troop contributors, and Hamas refusing full disarmament.
Regional Security Looms Over Gaza Talks
- Netanyahu may push Trump for measures addressing Iran's missile capacity and potentially a renewed military campaign.
- Israel also fears returning to war with Hezbollah if Lebanon doesn't disarm the group.