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A video from France is gaining attention. It shows a musician playing guitar for orangutans at La Boissière du Doré Zoo. One orangutan clapped during the performance. The video has received millions of views. People are praising the orangutans' emotional intelligence. The musician also sang for a white tiger at the zoo. Viewers said the tiger seemed to enjoy the music.
The Pentagon reports Venezuelan military aircraft approached a US Navy ship. This followed a US strike on a boat allegedly linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking. The US issued a warning to Nicolas Maduro's government. Marco Rubio called Maduro a “narco-terrorist”. Maduro declared Venezuela ready for armed struggle. The US has deployed warships as tensions rise.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China for his first visit since 2019, meeting with President Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral relations and shared concerns. Kim's presence at a Beijing military parade, alongside Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, marks his first joint appearance with them since 2011.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is evaluating the potential consequences of a proposed $107 million funding reduction by the Trump administration. This cut, representing 22% of the ILO's regular budget, raises concerns about potential job losses within the UN agency.
Amidst rising tensions, the USS Lake Erie, a US guided missile cruiser, transited the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean. This movement follows the Trump administration's deployment of warships near Venezuela, officially designated as an anti-drug trafficking operation.
During bilateral talks in Beijing, Kim Jong Un pledged his full support to Vladimir Putin, expressing readiness to provide all possible assistance to Moscow. Putin praised North Korean soldiers' bravery, claiming they fought alongside Russian troops. Kim highlighted strengthened ties since last year's strategic partnership pact, considering support for Russia a "fraternal duty."
Floyd Mayweather Jr., known as "Money," has amassed a $500 million fortune by 2025, solidifying his status as boxing's wealthiest figure. His earnings stem from record-breaking fights against Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao, complemented by strategic investments in real estate, including New York City apartments.
