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Ukraine's president, Volodymy Zelensky, said he would present a refined peace plan to America in the near future, following a summit with European leaders in London and a

visit to Italy. Earlier, President Donald Trump told Politico a news outlet that Mr Zelensky

needed to, quote, start accepting Russian demands, which include territorial concessions because it was,

quote, losing the war.

The price of silver rose above $60 per Troy ounce, a record, as investors anticipated that the

Federal Reserve would cut interest rates on Wednesday. The cost of silver has jumped by around

100% since the start of the year.

Gold has risen by 58%. Both metals are considered a good hedge against inflation.

Prices are rising as the demand outpaces supply.

As fighting between Thailand and Cambodia intensified, America's Secretary of State urged the countries to de-escalate.

China's government similarly cautioned restraint.

Cambodia signaled that it was open to talks with Thailand on the condition of, quote, mutually agreed goodwill.

According to a Reuters interview with a government advisor,

earlier Thailand evacuated at least 400,000 people

from provinces near its Cambodian border.

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