🐢 Ukraine joins a UK-led defense alliance + 8 more stories

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[6.3] Ukraine becomes formal partner of the JEF defense alliance — nrk.no (Swedish) (+5)

Ukraine has become a formal partner of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defense alliance, a move bolstering Northern European security and seen as a step toward potential NATO membership.

Signed in Norway, the agreement formalizes cooperation for rapid joint action. Officials stated it sends a strong signal to Russia while allowing JEF nations to increase support and learn from Ukraine's battlefield experience.

The JEF is a UK-led alliance of ten Northern European nations. An analyst believes Russia will react negatively, viewing this as an unwelcome step further integrating Ukraine with Western security structures.

[6.0] Brazil secures billions for tropical forest preservation fund — apnews.com (+18)

Brazil announced a fund yesterday to pay nations for preserving tropical forests, securing $5.5 billion in initial pledges to help combat deforestation and curb global warming.

The debt-financed initiative aims to eventually be worth $125 billion. Major pledges include $3 billion from Norway. Payments to over 70 eligible nations are conditional on them keeping deforestation below a set rate, with penalties for failure.

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[6.2] Trump administration secures deals to lower obesity drug prices — cnbc.com (+50)

[5.6] EU states agree 90% carbon emission cut by 2040 — irishtimes.com (+15)

[6.1] China commissions Fujian aircraft carrier to extend naval reach — apnews.com (+25)

[6.0] Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords, expanding regional cooperation — atlanticcouncil.org (+25)

[6.0] Smart heart patch regenerates tissue after heart attack — agi.it (Italian) (+3)

[5.5] Apple partners with Google to enhance Siri with Gemini AI — indianexpress.com (+34)

[5.6] Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package — smh.com.au (+135)

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