This happened in the news overnight: Trump and Merz unite to broker peace in the Ukrainian conflict
It happened while you were sleeping. Here is what global agencies recorded overnight from Thursday to Friday.
- Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests: The North Korean leader conducted nuclear simulations against the United States and South Korea.
- Trump and Merz collaborate: The U.S. President and German Chancellor decided to work together to end the war in Ukraine.
- Shooting near Kyiv: A tragic incident involving a firearm occurred in Sofiyivska Borshchahivka.
Kim Jong Un oversees nuclear simulations
Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests simulating nuclear counterattacks against the United States and South Korea. These tests took place on Thursday in response to joint military exercises by these countries. The tests involved a mobile ballistic system modelled after the Russian Iskander and 61-centimetre rocket launchers.
Trump and Merz join forces on Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump decided to work together to end the war in Ukraine. The cooperation will also address trade disputes. Trump expressed support for the efforts of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other European partners towards lasting peace.
Shooting near Kyiv
In the town of Sofiyivska Borshchahivka, a shooting occurred in which two people died. The perpetrator, a 63-year-old man, bought the gun from one of the victims. The motive for the crime was reportedly a financial dispute. The police quickly apprehended the suspect.
J.D. Vance on the new pope
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance congratulated the new pope, American Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has taken the name Leo XIV. Vance expressed hope for the new pope's fruitful work.
