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Ukraine, US near minerals deal, but no security guarantees   
Pope still in critical condition but stable

S. Korea birthrate rises for first time in 9 years 

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say
In Rome, talks to protect Earth’s biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda
Smokescreen: Some vape firms pivot after FDA crackdown
China holds live-fire exercise safter Vietnam marks territory
Santorini’s quake swarm declining as thousands return
Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘improvement’
Israel, Hamas agree on new exchange