2 h. ago Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine

US president says he is ‘pissed off’ with Vladimir Putin for dragging feet in ceasefire talks

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3 h. ago Trump says he’s ‘p*****’ off with Putin over lack of ceasefire deal and threatens more tariffs on Russian oil

Trump has shifted the blame for the protracted nature of the ceasefire negotiations on Putin

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6 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: level of devastation ‘hasn’t been seen in over a century in Asia’, says Red Cross – latest updates

At least 1,700 people killed as Red Cross officials warn Myanmar faces humanitarian crisis; death toll in Bangkock increases to 18Red Cross officials have warned that Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis after the deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake.“What we’re seeing here in Myanmar is a level of devastation that hasn’t been seen over a century in Asia,” the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) wrote in a post on X. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Russian negotiator issues grim new prediction of when Ukraine ceasefire could happen

A Russian negotiator involved in peace talks said a ceasefire deal with Ukraine could be further away than a number of Trump administration officials in the US had hoped

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28 h. ago Trump wants to trap Ukraine in US colonial protection racket

The latest US offer to trade Ukraine’s minerals for back pay is nothing short of a colonial protection racket, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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38 h. ago Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position

Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks

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41 h. ago Putin demands Zelensky resigns to speed up peace deal... but Ukraine accuses him of 'crazy' delay tactics

On a visit to Murmansk to launch a nuclear-powered submarine yesterday, the 72-year-old also claimed Russia has the 'strategic initiative' across the front lines of the war.

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43 h. ago Watch: Starmer speaks after key Ukraine talks with ‘coalition of the willing’

Watch again as Sir Keir Starmer held a press conference in Paris on Thursday, 27 March, after a summit of Ukraine’s allies, to accuse Vladimir Putin of making “hollow promises” in ceasefire talks.

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51 h. ago Health officials warn deadly fungus with no treatment is rampant in hospitals, posing major risk to public

Candida Auris, a type of yeast resistant to many treatments, was first detected on wards in 2016, with 52 infections reported across 4 states. It has now spread much further.

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52 h. ago Trump’s new mineral deal forces Ukraine to choose between becoming a US or Russian colony

The latest US offer to trade Ukraine’s minerals for back pay is nothing short of a colonial protection racket, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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55 h. ago Farage claims Trump’s Ukraine approach is ‘turning Putin into a winner’

Nigel Farage has distanced himself from the Trump administration’s approach to a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal, claiming it is ‘turning Putin into a winner’.

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3 d. ago Bird flu warning as milk trend in UK could be 'transmission route' for virus

A type of milk consumed in the UK could be a "tenable transmission route" for bird flu, health officials warn

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3 d. ago ‘Coalition of the willing’ says Russia sanctions must not be eased – Starmer

The US appeared to signal its intention to help ease some sanctions on Russia following ceasefire talks earlier in the week.

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3 d. ago Watch live: Starmer speaks after key Ukraine talks with ‘coalition of the willing’

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference in Paris on Thursday, 27 March, after a summit of Ukraine’s allies, to accuse Vladimir Putin of making “hollow promises” in ceasefire talks.

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3 d. ago Tropical virus warning issued as UK cases reach record high – full list of symptoms to look out for

Health officials warn that imported cases of the virus have reached their highest ever levels

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3 d. ago Starmer accuses Putin of 'hollow promises' on ceasefire as 'coalition of willing' allies hold talks with Zelensky in Paris amid fears Trump will drop sanctions on Russia

Keir Starmer is co-hosting the gathering in Paris with Emmanuel Macron, and Volodymyr Zelensky is attending.

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3 d. ago Macron dismisses Russian demands as ‘coalition of the willing’ gathers in Paris for Ukraine talks – Europe live

French president rules out any lifting of sanctions and says European forces could be deployed to mark ‘clear support’Among the European leaders expected in Paris, we are going to see the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, who said in a statement released overnight that “unlike President Zelenskyy, Putin has shown he’s not a serious player in these peace talks.”He said:“Playing games with the agreed naval ceasefire in the Black Sea despite good faith participation from all sides – all while continuing to inflict devastating attacks on the Ukrainian people. His promises are hollow.The US is playing a leading role by convening the ceasefire talks, President Zelenskyy has demonstrated his commitment repeatedly, and Europe is stepping up to play its part to defend Ukraine’s future. Now Putin needs to show he’s willing to play ball.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Allegations of Indian interference rock Canada election campaign

Senior officials warn nations including China, Pakistan and Iran could attempt to subvert vote with sophisticated toolsThe spectre of interference by India has already rocked the early days of Canada’s federal election, with officials warning that sophisticated efforts from other hostile nations are expected in the coming weeks.As Canadians prepare to cast ballots on 28 April, senior officials say that India, China, Pakistan and Iran are all expected to make efforts to subvert the national vote through increasingly sophisticated disinformation campaigns. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘A deal with Putin is an illusion’: Ukrainian officials warn Russia making ‘mockery’ of ceasefire talks

Deals with the Russian president cannot be trusted and once Donald Trump sees this he may change his attitude, says Zelensky ally

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4 d. ago Russian strikes show Moscow does not want ‘real peace’, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s president said drone attacks just hours after ceasefire talks were ‘a clear signal to the whole world’See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine’s president has accused Russia of being insincere about moving towards peace as he reported an attack by 117 drones, just a day after both countries had agreed to a maritime ceasefire subject to Moscow obtaining agricultural sanctions relief.Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that launching nationwide strikes after the peace negotiations was proof of Russia’s true intentions, though the Kremlin insisted the US-brokered talks were proceeding constructively. Continue reading...

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