The World in Brief from The Economist

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, said there was a “real chance” of peace in Ukraine, following a second day of negotiations in Berlin between officials from Ukraine, America and Europe.

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, said there was a “real chance” of peace in Ukraine, following a second day of negotiations in Berlin between officials from Ukraine, America and Europe.

Australian authorities promised to review the country’s gun laws and do more to fight antisemitism after a mass shooting on Sunday. Also, Hong Kong’s most famous media mogul and prisoner was found guilty of conspiracy to commit foreign collusion and sedition.

Australian police said the attackers behind a mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney were a father and son.

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party formally voted to disband.

Belarus released 123 prisoners as part of an American-brokered deal.

Belarus released 123 prisoners as part of an American-brokered deal

Belarus released 123 prisoners as part of an American-brokered deal

American stockmarkets fell on Friday amid fresh fears of a potential artificial-intelligence bubble.