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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki wins second straight title
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Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, real name Danylo Yavhusishyn, clinched his second consecutive championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan by defeating maegashira No. 4 Atamifuji in a playoff after both finished with 12-3 records. The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, became the first Ukrainian to win an Emperor's Cup following his victory at the Kyushu tournament in November. His rapid rise is captivating the sumo world.
Gerald Gerber, a cameraman from Saxony, films reports on war victims in Ukraine for MDR and ZDF. Alongside footage of industrial climbers in Plauen, he ventures into hazardous areas where drones and weapons shape daily life. The question arises why he repeatedly takes this risk.
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Ukraine's Defense Intelligence has confirmed the death of a Kenyan national fighting for Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. The individual was identified as Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, who had been recruited from Qatar. Russian forces did not evacuate his body, and his family has yet to receive official notification.
At the summit in Paris, representatives from 35 countries have concretized plans for an international protection force and binding security assurances for Ukraine following a possible ceasefire. The Paris Declaration provides for support in the event of a renewed Russian attack, including possible troop deployments. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signaled the involvement of German soldiers.
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A heated exchange unfolded on CNN's NewsNight when a guest equated Israel's actions in Gaza to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, prompting backlash from a conservative commentator. Host Abby Phillip struggled to moderate as voices overlapped. The discussion highlighted tensions in U.S. foreign policy credibility.
Following their December 28 meeting at Mar-a-Lago, US President-elect Donald Trump announced 90% agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a framework to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The leaders plan to speak again on Monday, after advances on security guarantees and military issues, with Zelensky affirming Ukraine's readiness for peace.
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Following Zelenskyy's recent Berlin meeting with European leaders and US President Donald Trump's envoys, allies including Canada have reaffirmed full support for Ukraine in a phone call led by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Leaders stressed coordination with the US for a just peace ahead of Zelenskyy's Sunday summit with Trump in Florida, where he updated partners on negotiations.
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