US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks

U.S. forces are racing to rescue a missing pilot after Iranian fire brought down two American warplanes.  Iranian media report strikes on a petrochemical zone. Ukraine strikes deals to export its drone expertise to Gulf nations. U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed surge in defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Netflix looks to build up its franchises post Warner Brothers deal. Plus, a statue-worthy rat in Cambodia. 

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