President Trump lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine after he rejected a U.S. plan to end the war with Russia. Vice President JD Vance outlined the U.S. proposal, which includes a 'freeze' of territorial lines, acceptance of the Russian annexation of Crimea, and a promise that Ukraine will not join NATO. Syria's new leader seeks allies, urging the U.S. to lift sanctions and alluding to possible future military support from Russia and Turkey. Thousands of mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica.

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