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1. US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

   The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

2. Trump says he 'didn't see' part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes

   The US president says he "didn't make a mistake", adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.

3. Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony

   Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

4. Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

   Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

5. Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse

   Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.