3 d. ago Wars to watch: What next for the world in Trump’s second year in office?

As Trump steps back from the brink regarding military action in Greenland, chief international correspondent Bel Trew takes a look at where in the world he might set his sights during his second year in office

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4 d. ago Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 1 and wound 18 ahead of second day of peace talks

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed one person and wounded 18 overnight, as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were set to met in Abu Dhabi for a second day of talks aimed at ending Moscow’s nearly four-year invasion

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5 d. ago Vladimir Putin makes ridiculous demand to Donald Trump in Ukraine peace deal talks

Talks in Abu Dhabi started on Friday and are due to continue over two days "as part of ongoing efforts to promote dialogue and identify political solutions to the crisis"

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5 d. ago Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion

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5 d. ago Donald Trump doesn’t want us to believe our own eyes | Steven Greenhouse

Renee Nicole Good’s killing is the latest example of the president’s outrageous – and blatant – assaults on the truthWith Donald Trump back in office for a year, it seems increasingly clear what his motto should be: “Who you gonna believe, me or your lying eyes?” Whether about grocery prices, January 6, Ukraine or actions by ICE agents, Trump keeps making astonishingly false statements that contradict what we can see with our own eyes.In recent weeks, Trump has once again sought to bamboozle us into not believing what we saw – the most egregious recent example involved the ICE agent who killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Within hours of her death, Trump smeared Good on Truth Social, saying that the 37-year-old mother of three belonged to “a Radical Left Movement of Violence and Hate” and that she “viciously ran over the ICE officer”. Trump added, “It is hard to believe he is alive, but is now recovering in the hospital.”Steven Greenhouse is a journalist and author, focusing on...

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6 d. ago US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow for peace deal talks after Zelensky blasted EU's 'lack of will' to tackle Putin but says deal to end Ukraine war is 'nearly, nearly ready'

Russian media confirmed Putin is meeting with the two American representatives, though there was no confirmation on exactly what is being discussed in Moscow.

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6 d. ago Macron says Europe’s unity worked against Trump’s threats as EU leaders hold emergency summit – latest updates

EU meeting in Brussels is aimed at discussing volatile situation with US in wake of Trump’s recent moves around GreenlandZelenskyy’s speech looks to be slightly late, as Indonesia’s president Prabowo Subianto is still speaking.Don’t worry: I’m keeping an eye on this for you.“Hardly any details are known yet about the proposed Greenland deal. But we need them in order to decide how to proceed with the implementation of the EU-US trade deal. @EP_Trade will revisit the issue on Monday and discuss the way forward.”“However there is no room for false security. The next threat is sure to come. That’s why it is even more important that we set clear boundaries use all available legal instruments&apply them as appropriate to the situation. We must continue to act with this level of confidence.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago 'World's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann joins UK club as 'hot' celeb romance confirmed

Alisha Lehmann, 27, is moving back to Britain to play in the Women's Super League after she signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Leicester City FC. She played for Aston Villa previously

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6 d. ago Zelensky shakes Europe by the scruff and reminds world leaders just how little they have done

Ukraine’s president has shaken Europe, called it a “salad”, and demanded it live up to its global potential in an emotional speech ringing with home truths, World affairs editor Sam Kiley writes

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6 d. ago Zelensky’s stinging rebuke over Europe’s failures in Ukraine left global leaders squirming

Ukraine’s president has shaken Europe, called it a ‘salad’, and demanded it live up to its global potential in an emotional speech ringing with home truths, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes

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6 d. ago Zelensky slams EU's 'lack of will' to tackle Putin but says deal to end Ukraine war is 'nearly, nearly ready' after 'very good' meeting with Trump

Speaking in Davos on Thursday, the Ukrainian president said discussions with Trump had been positive, adding: 'We spoke about documents and about air defence.'

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6 d. ago Get out of Greenland mode and stand up for yourself, Zelenskyy tells Europe

Ukraine president accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Donald Trump in blistering speech at DavosDavos live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has taken aim at Europe in a speech at Davos, accusing leaders of being on “Greenland mode” as they waited for leadership from Donald Trump on Ukraine and other geopolitical crises rather than taking action themselves.“Just last year, here in Davos, I ended my speech with the words Europe needs to know how to defend itself,” Zelenskyy said in a speech at the World Economic Forum. “A year has passed, and nothing has changed.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ukraine's President Zelensky says Trump 'will not change' during Davos speech

Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a thinly veiled swipe at Donald Trump during his address in Switzerland

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6 d. ago Zelenskyy criticises EU’s Greenland response in speech after Trump meeting – latest updates

Ukrainian president says sending 40 soldiers does not send a strong signal to Russia or ChinaZelenskyy’s speech looks to be slightly late, as Indonesia’s president Prabowo Subianto is still speaking.Don’t worry: I’m keeping an eye on this for you.“Hardly any details are known yet about the proposed Greenland deal. But we need them in order to decide how to proceed with the implementation of the EU-US trade deal. @EP_Trade will revisit the issue on Monday and discuss the way forward.”“However there is no room for false security. The next threat is sure to come. That’s why it is even more important that we set clear boundaries use all available legal instruments&apply them as appropriate to the situation. We must continue to act with this level of confidence.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Davos: Trump launches his ‘board of peace’ as Kushner presents Gaza ‘master plan’– live updates

Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in DavosTrump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism as doubts persistDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a statement reacting to the vague agreement apparently reached after talks between Donald Trump and Mark Rutte last night.Frederiksen says it is “good and natural” that Arctic security was discussed between the US president and the Nato secretary general here in Davos last night.“I have been informed that this has not been the case.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump meets Zelensky after boasting about ending wars at Board of Peace ceremony in Davos: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest from the World Economic Forum at Davos where world leaders including Donald Trump are gathering alongside CEOs.

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6 d. ago Trump to meet Zelensky today for crunch talks – as US envoy says Ukraine and Russia are just ‘ONE issue’ away from peace

NEGOTIATIONS to end Russia's war in Ukraine - Europe's deadliest since World War II - are down to a single issue, US special envoy Steve Witkoff has revealed. Joined by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, Witkoff, will arrive in Moscow at 7-8pm local time (4-5pm UK time) for talks with Vladimir Putin on the possible...

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6 d. ago Trump boasts about ending wars and 'obliterating' Iran's nuclear facilities as he unveils his Board of Peace at Davos: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest from the World Economic Forum at Davos where world leaders including Donald Trump are gathering alongside CEOs.

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6 d. ago Davos: Trump presents ‘Board of Peace’ initiative after some EU leaders cite concerns about Russia invitation– live updates

Rolling coverage of the world economic forum in DavosTrump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism as doubts persistDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a statement reacting to the vague agreement apparently reached after talks between Donald Trump and Mark Rutte last night.Frederiksen says it is “good and natural” that Arctic security was discussed between the US president and the Nato secretary general here in Davos last night.“I have been informed that this has not been the case.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Britain snubs Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza signing ceremony over Putin invite

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said there were concerns about potential Russian involvement given Putin’s war in Ukraine

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