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01/05/2025 10:17 The Guardian

Trump says agreement gives Washington an incentive to continue to invest in Ukraine’s protection. Plus, unraveling the ancient psychedelics mythDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The US and Ukraine have signed a deal to share profits and royalties from the future sale of Ukrainian minerals and rare earths after months of fraught negotiations.Is it a done deal? Not 100% as it still needs to be approved by Ukraine’s parliament.Where is Ábrego García? Since the supreme court ruling, he has been moved out of the notorious mega-prison Cecot to another prison in El Salvador. Continue reading...

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