2 h. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to move forward with US plan and discuss ‘sensitive points’ with Trump

Ukrainian leader says that talks should also include European allies; Trump says deal is closeUS optimistic over Ukraine peace deal talks but ‘a few delicate details’ remainIn other EU related news, a top European court on Tuesday ruled that an EU nation had to recognise a gay marriage recorded in another member state, after a complaint by two Poles married in Germany.The couple, one of whom also has German nationality, were living there and married in Berlin in 2018, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).The spouses in question, as EU citizens, enjoy the freedom to move and reside within the territory of the member states and the right to lead a normal family life when exercising that freedom and upon returning to their member state of origin.“Sweden’s defence needs to be strengthened against threats such as robots, drones and helicopters. The best way to guarantee peace and freedom is to invest in defence. The orders also contribute to growth, jobs and security of supply. It also imp...

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4 h. ago US optimistic over Ukraine peace deal talks but ‘a few delicate details’ remain

Ukrainian official cites ‘common understanding’, but no sign territorial concessions or security guarantees are agreedEurope live – latest updatesDiscussions involving US, Russian and Ukrainian officials are taking place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the latest step in the Trump administration’s attempts to push through a peace deal to end the conflict in Ukraine.The White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, put an optimistic spin on the talks, claiming the US had made “tremendous progress” on finding a resolution. There were “a few delicate, but not insurmountable, details” that needed to be ironed out which would require further talks, she said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Ukraine ‘supports essence of peace deal’ following Geneva talks, Ukrainian official reportedly says

Official tells Reuters news agency sensitive issues still to be discussed between Zelenskyy and TrumpIn other EU related news, a top European court on Tuesday ruled that an EU nation had to recognise a gay marriage recorded in another member state, after a complaint by two Poles married in Germany.The couple, one of whom also has German nationality, were living there and married in Berlin in 2018, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).The spouses in question, as EU citizens, enjoy the freedom to move and reside within the territory of the member states and the right to lead a normal family life when exercising that freedom and upon returning to their member state of origin.“Sweden’s defence needs to be strengthened against threats such as robots, drones and helicopters. The best way to guarantee peace and freedom is to invest in defence. The orders also contribute to growth, jobs and security of supply. It also improves the possibilities of increasing production capacity in the defence...

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8 h. ago US attorney general vows to appeal dismissal of criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James – US politics live

Pam Bondi says she will ‘take all available legal action’ after cases dismissed against ex-FBI director and New York attorney general The US army secretary, Daniel Driscoll, is reportedly in the UAE for scheduled meetings with a Russian delegation to discuss the latest plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, a special US envoy, are believed not to be attending the meetings in Abu Dhabi. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago This is what Europe must do to call Putin’s bluff on Ukraine

Making Ukraine a member of Nato would send the powerful message to Putin that the West, like the Kremlin, can act with confidence on the world stage, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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11 h. ago US, Russia and Ukraine meet in Abu Dhabi to thrash out peace deal

After meeting with a Russian delegation last night, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to speak with Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, on Tuesday.

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12 h. ago US & Russia meet for ‘secret talks’ over Trump’s peace plan as Putin unleashes brutal strikes on Ukraine killing 6

WASHINGTON has held secret, high-stakes talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi as Donald Trump’s team races to lock down a reworked peace plan. It comes as Vladimir Putin unleashed one of his most brutal overnight strikes in weeks, killing at least six people. Donald Trump stoked expectations on Monday, hinting that the breakthrough...

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58 h. ago McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

Cars failed to meet minimum skid wear measurementsLoss of points places title within reach of Max VerstappenBoth McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the two leading protagonists of the Formula One world championship, were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The decision came over four hours after the conclusion of the race, their cars having been found to have breached regulations around the thickness of the skid block on the floor of the car.The judgment puts Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, the defending champion, right back into contention in the title fight, with Norris now leading by 24 points from Piastri and Verstappen, who are level on points, Piastri in second on count-back of winning more races. There are two meetings remaining of the championship, in Qatar next week and Abu Dhabi on 7 December. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Max Verstappen dominates F1 Las Vegas GP to keep championship hopes alive

Red Bull driver all but untouchable under the lights in NevadaLando Norris took second, George Russell third and Oscar Piastri fourthMax Verstappen has won the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a dominant drive that was enough to just keep his world championship hopes alive. Title leader Lando Norris took second and with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in fourth he managed to put another six points on him, with the Australian too just hanging on to his title chances.With the second place, Norris, while he will not countenance allowing the thought of it to cloud his approach, must be considered world champion in waiting. He now leads Piastri by 30 points; 58 remain on the table from the final two meetings in Qatar, which includes a sprint race, and Abu Dhabi. If Norris comes out of the meeting in Doha with a 26 point lead he will seal the championship there. As it stands finishing in front of Piastri and Verstappen in both races in Qatar would be enough. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal to buy Telegraph newspaper

The Telegraph has been the subject of a potential takeover for more than two years.

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7 d. ago Abu Dhabi's Etihad orders 16 Airbus aircraft at Dubai Air Show

Etihad has placed an order for 16 Airbus aircraft as part of its expansion efforts

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8 d. ago Katy Perry dazzles in a sparkly silver minidress as she tattoos friend backstage at Madrid concert

The singer, 41, kicked off the first of 24 tour dates in Europe last month, wrapping up in Madrid, before she heads off to Asia for the final string of dates, closing out in Abu Dhabi on December 7.

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1 week ago I paid £63 for extra legroom but when I got on the plane someone was sat in my seat – now Etihad won’t refund me

Q: My partner and I booked a holiday to Thailand in March of this year. We were set to fly from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi then onwards to Phuket. We had a wonderful holiday and on our return trip on March 29, we decided to upgrade to extra legroom seats for our flight from Abu...

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1 week ago Royal expert who published bombshell biography into Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's scandals claims former Prince is now a 'flight risk who should have his passport removed'

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, 65, could reportedly set up home in a £10million luxury villa in the Abu Dhabi royal family's fortified estate, to live a life of luxury away from the media spotlight.

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1 week ago How World Cup expansion is driving Asia’s naturalisation arms race

As Asia’s allocation has now doubled, many nations look to foreign-born talent to push them towards qualificationWhen the United Arab Emirates line up against Iraq on Thursday for the fifth and final round of Asian qualification for next year’s World Cup, it is likely that over half of the home starting XI in Abu Dhabi will be foreign-born. The UAE are, however, merely another participant in a naturalisation arms race in the continent that has been boosted by the expansion of the World Cup from 32 teams to 48.Asia’s allocation has doubled from four automatic spots in Qatar to eight in North America, opening up the tournament to a new array of contenders desperate to play on the greatest stage of all. Japan, South Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Australia have historically dominated World Cup qualifying, with North Korea the most recent outlier in 2010. Those six are the only teams from the Asian Football Confederation to make more than one appearance at the tournament. Continue readin...

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2 w. ago Tommy Fleetwood responds to 'gamesmanship' claim in Abu Dhabi play

World No 4 explains why he was late arriving on tee for shoot-out with Aaron Rai

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2 w. ago Barclay family’s Very Group taken over by US private equity firm Carlyle

The move ends a lengthy period under the ownership of the Barclay family, which has been forced to give up control of a raft of businesses.

Economics

2 w. ago Five Scots secure Dubai date as former Scottish Open champion wins in Abu Dhabi

Bob MacIntyre up to fifth in Race to Dubai after strong finish at Yas Links

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2 w. ago Aaron Rai edges out Tommy Fleetwood in playoff to take title in Abu Dhabi

Rai wins on first playoff hole with eight-foot birdieRory McIlroy third after record final round of 62Aaron Rai held his nerve to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday, beating Tommy Fleetwood on the first playoff hole after a dramatic final day.The 30-year-old sunk a birdie from just over eight feet to seal victory, emulating his only previous Rolex Series win. That came at the 2020 Scottish Open, and was also a playoff victory over Fleetwood. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tommy Fleetwood heartbreak as Brit denied mega payday in dramatic scenes

Aaron Rai beat Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy to glory in dramatic fashion at the Abu Dhabi Championship

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