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Princess Catherine announces that she has finished her chemotherapy treatment
Princess Catherine of Wales announced through a family video that she has finished her chemotherapy treatment, after announcing last March that she had been diagnosed with cancer, and will resume a “light” agenda of public commitments.
In the audiovisual piece, recorded in August in Norfolk (east England) and broadcast through Kensington Palace – the official residence of the Princes of Wales -, the princess can be seen enjoying her family time, with her children and her husband, Prince William, while narrating with her own voice her experience with cancer.
Catalina, who has already resumed her office work from home, will return to a light program of official activities for the rest of the year, although her priority will continue to be her full recovery.
If his health allows it, he will attend the event at the Cenotaph – next to Downing Street – on Memorial Sunday, in which the British victims of the two World Wars are remembered, on November 10.
In the video, the princess describes the course of the disease as “complex, terrifying and unpredictable” for both her and her close relatives, but she also assures that it has allowed her to face her vulnerabilities with humility and that it has given her “new perspectives” in life.
“Life, as you know it, can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and unknown paths,” says the Princess of Wales, who claimed to have reflected in these nine “hard” months on the key things of life that we take for granted, or on the importance of loving and being loved.
Likewise, Catalina confesses that ending treatment has been a “relief” for her, that her primary goal at the moment is to remain cancer-free and that she is “looking forward to returning to work and assuming some public commitments” in the coming months.
“Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and total recovery is long and I must continue to take every day as it comes,” concludes the Princess of Wales, who thanked the displays of affection received during this time and sent a message of encouragement and support to all those people who continue their progress with cancer.
Catalina announced the diagnosis of her disease through a video last March and reappeared for the first time in public a few months later, on June 15, at the celebration of the king’s official birthday or “Trooping the Colour”.
Last July, in the men’s final at Wimbledon, he delivered the champion trophy to Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.
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Trump floats Vance-Rubio potential Republican ticket for 2028 election
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubiocould potentially form a Republican presidential ticket for the 2028 elections.
Speaking during a dinner with law enforcement officials as part of National Police Week, Trump publicly praised both officials and said they could make “an ideal team” for the next presidential race.
“Who likes JD Vance? Who likes Marco Rubio?” Trump asked attendees before adding that the pair “sound like a good combination.”
The president highlighted his vice president’s performance in office, stating that their current partnership has been highly effective. “JD is perfect, that has been a perfect formula,” Trump told reporters later.
He further suggested that a Vance-Rubio pairing could represent a strong presidential and vice-presidential ticket, although he stopped short of offering any formal endorsement.
“I think it sounds like a presidential candidate and a vice-presidential candidate,” he said, while clarifying that his remarks should not be interpreted as an official backing of any future campaign.
So far, neither Vance nor Rubio has publicly confirmed any intention to run in the 2028 presidential election.
Rubio previously sought the Republican nomination in 2016 but withdrew after losing the primary race to Trump. Later, in a December 2025 interview with Vanity Fair, he said he would be among the first to support Vance if he decided to run for the White House.
Vance, meanwhile, has recently dismissed speculation of any political rivalry with Rubio amid growing discussion about potential future GOP leadership.
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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Violating Victory Day Truce
Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of violating a Victory Day truce that was reportedly agreed with mediation from the United States, claiming that Ukrainian forces carried out attacks on Russian territory as well as on the annexed Crimean peninsula.
Despite the declared ceasefire, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that Ukrainian forces attacked Russian military positions using attack drones and artillery.
According to the ministry, Ukrainian forces made twelve attempts to advance toward Russian-held positions across several sectors of the front line.
It also alleged that Ukrainian strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in Crimea, several border regions, the Caucasus, and other areas including Moscow and Perm in the Ural region.
The Defense Ministry estimated around 8,900 violations of the ceasefire in total, including more than 7,000 drone attacks and over 1,000 strikes involving tanks, artillery, multiple rocket launch systems, and mortars since the truce came into effect at midnight.
Russia said its forces responded “symmetrically” to what it described as violations by Ukrainian troops.
Earlier, the Kremlin denied claims that Ukraine attempted to sabotage a military parade in Red Square marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
“No attempts were made. Everything went well,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told local media.
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Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Progressing, Signals Possible Deal on Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington is holding “very good” talks with Iran and stated that there is a strong possibility of reaching an agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“We’ve had very good conversations over the last 44 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll reach an agreement,” Trump said during an event held in the Oval Office at the White House.
The president’s remarks came just hours after he announced a temporary suspension of the military operation aimed at escorting vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to Iran’s blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Trump explained that the pause in operations is intended to facilitate diplomatic negotiations between both sides and prevent further military escalation in the region.
“We’re in good shape, and right now things are going well. Now we have to achieve what we need to achieve. If we don’t, we’ll have to go much further,” the Republican president warned.
In a post published on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that if Iran accepts Washington’s proposed conditions, military operations and the naval blockade affecting the Islamic republic would come to an end.
However, he also issued a new warning to the Iranian government, stating that the United States would respond with attacks “of greater intensity” if Tehran rejects the agreement promoted by the White House.
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