The US administration's efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine are putting pressure on the Kremlin. But Moscow has made considerable territorial gains and some in Russia say they are prepared to give up nothing. VOA's Jeff Custer narrates this report from our team in Moscow.

Putin expresses support for ceasefire but says details must be worked out

An innovative solution to remotely power devices using natural biological processes could help farmers get the most from their fields. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh has more

A Zimbabwean minister Daniel Garwe says all local authorities should forcibly remove vendors trading in undesignated areas within 48 hours, according to ZBC News Online. Just one word for this .

Zimbabwe journalist still in custody after case adjourned

Hard-liners in Israel have welcomed President Donald Trump’s plan for the future of Gaza, which calls for many of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians to leave the enclave. They say encouraging emigration does not violate international law. Palestinians have rejected the plan.

President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo visits his Angolan leader Joao Lourenço, in Luanda. The pair met to discuss the security situation in DR Congo, the Angolan presidential palace said in a statement, amid an ongoing conflict in the country. (AFP)

Unique conservation efforts are in progress at Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi! Experts are using birth control methods on lions to manage their population & protect prey species like antelopes. Lamech Masina reports. #WildlifeConservation #BalanceInNature

US-Ukraine talks: Kyiv supports proposed 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia

Artificial intelligence companies train their AI models using the works of writers, artists and creatives who typically aren’t credited or compensated. Instead of fighting AI, some tech companies are encouraging creators to take advantage of it. Tina Trinh reports.

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop minting the penny, whose cost to make exceeds its 1-cent value. But despite ongoing efforts to abolish it since the 1990s, the penny has had remarkable staying power. VOA explains.

Rubio in Saudi Arabia for US-Ukraine talks, hopes to resolve Ukraine aid pause

The government says this photograph does not reflect the poor state of the Victoria Falls-Bulawayo Road. But motorists who use it say the government’s claims are misguided as the road is in a deplorable state. If you've travelled on this road, share your experience .

A negotiator from the Trump administration found the recent meetings with Hamas representatives helpful. Talks primarily addressed the release of an American-Israeli captive. Israel is gearing up to send a team to ceasefire discussions this week #PeaceTalks #HostageRelease

Protesters clashed with riot police in Athens on Friday evening, with fireworks exploding in the street and police detaining people. Thousands had gathered outside parliament ahead of a no confidence vote over a deadly 2023 train collision. #Greece #reels #videography

Multiple Russian missile and drone attacks in Dobropillya and other front-line towns resulted in 22 deaths and 30 injuries, including five children. Fire crews bravely fought the blaze but sustained damage too. #StandWithUkraine #StopTheWar #PrayForUkraine

People are protesting in Damascus due to violent clashes between security forces and Assad supporters. The U.S. Secretary of State condemns the violence on religious minorities. A war monitor reports over 700 civilian casualties. #SyriaCrisis

Activist Itai Dzamara was mysteriously abducted in 2015 from a barber shop in Harare and has been missing till date. He was critical of then president Robert Mugabe. His wife, Shelta Dzamara, has been battling hardships without him. #JusticeForItai

Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia for US-Ukraine talks, then Canada for G7

Detective Constable Cassandra Hove of the Lozikeyi Squad was fatally shot by suspected robbers in Pumula South, Bulawayo yesterday. Police investigation is ongoing. Suspects are still at large. #JusticeForCassandra #StopViolence