18 h. ago Could Putin be 'shot down' heading to Trump meeting? Inside Russian leader's 2,000 mile NATO detour

EXCLUSIVE: World-renowned war expert, Professor Anthony Glees, has revealed why both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have chosen to meet for upcoming peace talks in Budapest

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18 h. ago Trump says Nicolás Maduro offered concessions to head off US military pressure

Comments on Venezuela’s leader come after US president authorised CIA to launch covert operations in the country

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26 h. ago Russian pilots eject from fighter jet after being shot down by own side over Crimea, says Ukraine

Ukraine’s navy reportedly intercepted messages about the incident in the occupied territory

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40 h. ago Head of US command overseeing Trump ‘drug boat’ strikes steps down after expressing concern with the attacks: report

‘Serving as your commander and deputy for the past 34 months has been a tremendous honor,’ Admiral Alvin Holsey said

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43 h. ago Zelenskyy to make missiles case in US as Trump plans to meet Putin in Budapest

US president has repeatedly hinted at supplying Kyiv with Tomahawks, but some in Moscow say Kremlin sees it as negotiating gambitVolodymyr Zelenskyy is to head to the White House for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump, with the possible supply of US Tomahawk cruise missiles expected to top the agenda.The US president has repeatedly hinted in recent weeks that he may deliver Tomahawks, which would give Kyiv its longest-range weapon yet that would be capable of striking Moscow with accurate, destructive munitions. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Donald Trump to meet Vladimir Putin face to face in major Ukraine bombshell

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed to a second controversial meeting in Hungary, just a few months after he invited his Russian counterpart to Anchorage, Alaska, earlier this year

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51 h. ago BRYONY GORDON: My alopecia left me with a huge bald patch. I tried everything to fix it but this is the only thing that helped my hair grow back... and what actually caused it

I found a bald patch on my head the other day - much like Donald Trump, who this week complained about Time magazine's cover image of him for 'exaggerating' his baldness.

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3 d. ago Nato will meet Russian escalation with strength, Healey says before meeting

Nato defence ministers are gathering for the first time since a series of drones violated European airspace in recent weeks.

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3 d. ago Warning North Sea poised to miss out on 23000 jobs as 110 firms demand windfall tax reforms

The North Sea could miss out on up to 23,000 jobs if windfall tax reforms are not brought forward, industry leaders have warned

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4 d. ago Israelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of ‘era of peace’

UN warns Gaza still needs ‘lifesaving aid’ as world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposalThere was a rare moment of joy among Israelis and Palestinians on Monday as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza as part of a swap deal for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, on a day world leaders met in Egypt to try to ensure the current limited truce is extended into a durable peace.Addressing the summit, the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, called for the ceasefire in Gaza to usher in a new era in the Middle East. “Let the Gaza war be the last of wars in the region,” the president said, amid widespread anxiety over how long the current truce will last. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Why was the head of FIFA at Gaza peace summit? How football boss has built up friendship with Trump, backed his bid for Nobel Peace Prize and supported Israel

Stood proudly next to Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino may have surprised those who spotted him at Gaza's peace summit today.

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4 d. ago Trump struggles to take down umbrella during storm as he heads to Middle East

Donald Trump did battle with an uncooperative umbrella as he boarded Air Force One during a storm on his way to the Middle East.

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5 d. ago Trump heads to Gaza peace summit after declaring 'new dawn' for Middle East as Israeli hostages reunite with families: Live updates

LIVE: Hamas has released the first seven Israeli hostages as part of a monumental ceasefire agreement with Israel.

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5 d. ago Trump heads for Egypt after hailing ‘historic dawn of a new Middle East’

Address to Knesset followed release of all remaining living Israeli hostages in Gaza

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5 d. ago 'You are coming home': surviving Israeli hostages freed after two years in Gaza – video report

All 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity in Gaza. Hostages were handed over to the Red Cross before finally rejoining their families with the help of the Israeli army. Hamas had allowed some of the hostages to make video calls home on Monday morning before their release.Emotional footage was shared by Israeli broadcasters to an estimated 65,000 people gathered in front of large screens in 'hostages square' in Tel Aviv and to millions more watching the coverage at home. Hundreds were there from the early hours of Monday and tens of thousands more joined them as the morning went on where they watched live footage of events from large screens on two sides of the square. Israeli ministers had approved overnight a list of 1,718 Palestinian prisoners due to be releasedHamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostages after two years in GazaGaza ceasefire – live updatesAs Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt...

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5 d. ago Israeli hostages released: all living captives freed as Trump receives standing ovation at Knesset – latest updates

Donald Trump to speak to Israeli parliament as released hostages are seen in first imagesFull report: Hamas releases Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaExplainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Israeli hostage release: remaining living hostages reportedly freed – latest updates

Donald Trump arrives in Israel as released captives are seen in first imagesFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Israeli hostage release: Netanyahu welcomes Trump with second group of hostages expected to be released shortly – live updates

Israeli PM greets US president at Ben Gurion airport as Red Cross travels to collect second group of living captivesFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Israeli hostage release: Israeli military receives first seven hostages released by Hamas – live updates

IDF says it now has the first of those released under Trump’s deal, with the US president due to arrive in Israel shortlyFull report: Hamas releases first seven of 20 Israeli hostages after more than 780 days in GazaWho are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Explainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Israeli hostage release: IDF says Red Cross on way to pick up first Gaza hostages

Donald Trump is due to arrive in Israel shortly after the expected release of 20 living Israeli hostages at 8am local timeFull report: Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morningExplainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Who are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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