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President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was harder to deal with than Vladimir Putin, escalating a dispute over Russian energy supplies as Kyiv resumes refinery attacks and faces a reported shortage of missiles needed to defend against Moscow's strikes.

Vice President JD Vance said anyone selling access to the White House should face consequences, addressing disputed allegations surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle's departure as U.S. ambassador to Greece while declining to pass judgment on her conduct.

Kristi Noem has moved into her third Trump administration role this year, becoming a senior adviser at the State Department after her designation as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas expired in September.

President Donald Trump told supporters that Melania Trump was "going crazy" with his behaviour on stage, describing disagreements over his rally performances as author Michael Wolff's unverified claims about their marriage resurfaced.

The death of a Cameroonian teacher barely two months after her wedding has intensified calls for action against gender-related killings, as the government prepares legislation to make femicide a separate criminal offense.

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow violated an energy ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump, deepening a dispute with Washington over fuel supplies, intelligence assistance and negotiations with the Kremlin.

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow violated an energy ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump, deepening a dispute with Washington over fuel supplies, intelligence assistance and negotiations with the Kremlin.

Iran is changing how it targets commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to intensify shipping disruptions and frustrate U.S. efforts to lower oil prices before November's midterm elections, Reuters reported, citing senior Iranian officials.