47 m. ago Ukraine offers mineral deal to US as olive branch to Donald Trump

Hopes raised of commercial deal as Macron meets president for talks on peace and European security

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58 m. ago Queen Mary of Denmark is typically chic as she attends church service in Copenhagen alongside husband King Frederik X

The Danish royal couple attended a Copenhagen church service to mark the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine today.

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59 m. ago Germany election: Europe must boost defence capabilities quickly, says Merz

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says transatlantic alliance will be difficult with Trump’s ‘America alone’ mottoThe man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe must act swiftly to increase its defence capability in the face of a US administration whose motto is moving towards “America alone”, adding: “This is really five minutes to midnight for Europe.”In a wide-ranging press conference after his conservative alliance’s victory in Sunday’s federal election, Friedrich Merz made it clear his focus was on the turbulent geopolitical landscape, saying that although he would seek good ties with the US he was also ready for “the worst-case scenario”. Continue reading...

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68 m. ago US votes against UN resolution condemning Russia for war as Macron and Trump meet at White House

US accused of ‘betrayal’ as it votes alongside Russia and North Korea against UN resolution condemning war

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68 m. ago Philippe Clement entitled to hefty Rangers severance package with reputed pay

The Belgian lost his job after less than 16 months in charge at Ibrox

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69 m. ago Horrifying moment resident cat is thrown to its death from 130ft viewing platform

The animal, named locally as Musya, had no chance of survival in the brutal incident, which took place in Russian-occupied Crimea, in Ukraine, on Sunday.

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71 m. ago Trump says Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine and twar could end ‘within weeks’ – live

US president says Zelenskyy may come to Washington to sign mineral deal this week or next; Russia open for economic cooperation with US, Putin envoy saysThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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72 m. ago India demands more UK visas as the price of a free trade deal with Britain

Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal said that allowing British companies access to India's services sector would require greater access for its staff.

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75 m. ago How to increase serotonin: Expert tips on boosting happiness

With expert advice from Dr Sammie Gill and Hannah Alderson, here’s how to naturally increase serotonin levels and boost your happiness

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76 m. ago Best energy bars: Top nutritional choices for a sustained boost

From vegan to low-sugar options, these tasty bars were designed with sports and adventure in mind

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87 m. ago Trump says Zelensky could visit ‘this week or next week’ to sign mineral deal

Trump has effectively shifted U.S. policy to favor Russia over Ukraine since taking office last month

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92 m. ago Taliban ‘will try to release arrested British couple as soon as possible’

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have run school training programmes in Afghanistan for 18 years.

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97 m. ago Campbell Scott: Two arrested after Brit missing in Kenya as strangled body found in sack

Police in Kenya have confirmed the dead body found in a remote forest is that of 58-year-old British businessman Campbell Scott - who vanished there whilst on a business trip last week

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97 m. ago Keir Starmer says sanctions could force Putin to make concessions over Ukraine

It comes on the third anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine

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98 m. ago Trump changed conversation on Ukraine ‘for the better’, says UK

Sir Keir Starmer reiterates that Britain is ‘ready and willing’ to put troops on ground in Ukraine to secure peace

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98 m. ago Man City given nightmare new 130 charges verdict and told 'most likely outcome'

Manchester City have been hit with 130 charges over alleged breaches of Premier League rules and the club could face 'relegation' over the matter, according to one expert

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1 hour ago The Vamps star Tristan Evans marries pregnant girlfriend after just nine months of dating

Drummer Tristan Evans, who is best known as part British boyband The Vamps, has married his pregnant fiancée Nikki Banner just weeks after their engagement

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1 hour ago Trump heralds prospect of 'major' economic deals with Putin deepening divide with Europe as he meets Macron

President Emmanuel Macron of France became the first European leader to meet Trump at the White House Monday, as the continent rallies its arguments in defense of Ukraine.

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1 hour ago Donald Trump puts French President Emmanuel Macron in two embarrassing positions on his visit to Washington DC

Emmanuel Macron became the second European leader to meet Donald Trump at the White House today, as the continent rallies its arguments in defense of Ukraine.

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2 h. ago Ukrainian soldiers remove US tribute patches from uniforms in anger at Trump

Cloth patches have been worn by Ukrainian soldiers as a sign of solidarity with the US, but members of the military are angered by Donald Trump’s overtures to Russia

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