Zelensky to meet Vance as Trump pushes for Ukraine talks

Hello. A possible deal to end the Ukraine war is set to dominate the Munich Security Conference this weekend, where Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with high-level US politicians. In Brazil, a woman accused of poisoning relatives with a Christmas cake laced with arsenic has been found dead. And it's Valentine's Day, but are we witnessing the demise of dating apps? Plus, why not try our Quiz of the Week?

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Ukraine war expected to dominate Munich meeting of world leaders

Zelensky has insisted that any deal to end the war must involve Ukraine. Credit: EPA

After almost three years of Russia's war in Ukraine, a possible peace deal is at the forefront of minds as world leaders gather in Munich for the annual security conference. There, Ukrainian President Zelensky will meet with the US vice president and secretary of state, where he's expected to encourage America to keep the beleaguered nation's best interests in mind in negotiations with Russia - discussions Zelensky wants his country to play a key role in. Ahead of the conference, US President Donald Trump had said US, Russian and Ukrainian officials would meet, but security correspondent Frank Gardner reports that there's "no Russian delegation" there. A senior Ukrainian official also said talks were not expected.

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Dating apps could be in trouble – here's what might take their place

Online communities may offer deeper connections than the quick interactions of dating apps. Credit: Getty Images

Three decades on from the advent of online dating, relationship apps appear to be turning younger people off, with one study finding that 79% of Gen Zers are forgoing them. However, it's still just as difficult to meet people in real life, so where are younger people finding their significant others? The answer, according to some experts: on platforms that were not specifically designed for romance - such as online gaming or via fitness platforms.

And finally... in Chile

A humpback whale briefly trapped a kayaker in its mouth off the coast of Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell Simancas, when the massive whale suddenly surfaced. Dell, just meters away, captured the moment on video while encouraging his son to stay calm.