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Volodymy Zelensky, Ukraine's president, said America's proposed peace plan presented Ukraine with a choice between, quote, losing dignity or forfeiting American

support. The Trump administration has reportedly threatened to withhold weapons and suspend

intelligence sharing if Mr Zelensky does not agree to the deal.

European leaders have criticised their proposal, which appears to demand big concessions

from Ukraine, including ceding territory, to Russia.

Donald Trump said he had a, quote, great meeting in Washington with Zeran Mamdani,

adding that he believed New York City's mayor-elect would, quote,

surprise some conservative people. Speaking cordially from the Oval Office, after months of

bickering from afar, the pair said they discussed affordability in New York. America's president

suggested he would help the city, seemingly retreating on earlier threats

to withhold crucial federal funds.

Eli Lilly became the first drug maker to reach a $1 trillion valuation.

The American firm's stock has risen by more than 35% this year on the success of

its weight loss drugs. Its products made up nearly 60% of prescriptions for such drugs in America.

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