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Despite the hurdles, optimism persists, with President Trump hopeful that an agreement could be sealed within a week. With around 50 hostages still in Gaza—many believed dead—the trajectory remains uncertain, heavily dependent on Hamas’s willingness to compromise and the evolving security situation on the ground.
Europe’s Strategic Shift: UK and France’s Nuclear Pact
In a historic move, the UK and France have formalized a nuclear partnership, marking Europe's first joint effort to coordinate their nuclear arsenals independently of the United States. The pact, announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Emmanuel Macron, underscores a strategic shift amid mounting concerns over Russian aggression and the waning guarantee of US nuclear support.