56 m. ago Ukraine must not be left 'toothless' by peace deal, minister warns, ahead of crunch talks

Keir Starmer will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in London on Monday

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2 h. ago Macron to join European leaders in London for Ukraine war talks

Macron to join European leaders in London for Ukraine war talks  Yeni Safak English

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11 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: With no Miami breakthrough, Zelenskyy turns to European allies

Positive tone after Florida talks with Ukrainian president heading to London Street to see Starmer, Macron and Merz. What we know on day 1,383Three days of talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami, Florida produced no evident breakthrough by the end of Saturday. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he joined his negotiators for a “very substantive and constructive” call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. “Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram, adding that the parties agreed on the next steps and a format for talks.Zelenskyy will next turn to European allies when he visits London on Monday for an in-person meeting with leaders Keir Starmer of Britain, Emmanuel Macron of France and Friedrich Merz of Germany. Macron said the group would “take stock” of peace negotiations. The four leaders took part in a virtual meeting of the “coalition of the willing” about two w...

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17 h. ago Macron says he will join UK, German, Ukrainian leaders in London for talks on Ukraine

Macron says he will join UK, German, Ukrainian leaders in London for talks on Ukraine  Anadolu Ajansı

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20 h. ago France's Macron to meet Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz in London as talks on Ukraine intensify

France's Macron to meet Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz in London as talks on Ukraine intensify  Firstpost

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20 h. ago France’s Macron to meet Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz in London on Monday

France’s Macron to meet Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz in London on Monday  The Indian Express

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21 h. ago France's Macron to meet Zelenskiy, Starmer and Merz in London on Monday

France's Macron to meet Zelenskiy, Starmer and Merz in London on Monday  Reuters

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30 h. ago Live: Macron will meet Ukraine, German and UK leaders in London Monday

Live: Macron will meet Ukraine, German and UK leaders in London Monday  France 24

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30 h. ago Macron will meet Ukraine, German and UK leaders in London Monday

Macron will meet Ukraine, German and UK leaders in London Monday  France 24

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43 h. ago KY auditor to further examine London’s finances under Mayor Randall Weddle

KY auditor to further examine London’s finances under Mayor Randall Weddle  Lexington Herald Leader

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55 h. ago EU leaders race to save Ukraine funding deal as Kyiv’s cash runs low

‘Future of Europe’ at stake with Von der Leyen and Merz desperate to persuade Belgian PM to allow use of frozen Russian assetsGermany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will meet the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, and Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, for emergency talks on Friday as the EU races to save its sorely needed financing plan for Ukraine.The three leaders will dine in private in Brussels, a German government spokesperson said on Thursday, as Belgian officials continued to express strong opposition to the scheme, which involves the unprecedented use of frozen Russian assets. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Farage turns on broadcasters over racism allegations as number of claims hits 28

Reform leader suggests he would boycott BBC, saying he has had letter from Dulwich pupils defending him Nigel Farage has turned on broadcasters for questioning him about his alleged teenage racism and antisemitism as the number of school contemporaries who recalled such behaviour to the Guardian reached 28.In an angry performance at a press conference in London, the Reform leader suggested he would boycott the BBC and said ITV had its own case to answer, as he repeatedly shouted “Bernard Manning”. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Macron reportedly warned Zelenskyy US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’

Der Spiegel quotes leaked call in which European leaders voice doubts about Washington’s approach to peace talksEmmanuel Macron has reportedly warned Volodymyr Zelenskyy that “there is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory, without clarity on security guarantees”, the German magazine Der Spiegel reported, quoting a leaked note from a recent call with several European leaders.Der Spiegel said it had obtained an English summary of Monday’s call, featuring what it said were direct quotations from European heads of government in which they expressed fundamental doubts about Washington’s approach to the talks. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Macron reportedly warned European leaders ‘there is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine’ – Europe live

German magazine Der Spiegel has reported the warning, quoting a leaked note from a recent call between the European leadersBut on a more serious note, we are hearing that German chancellor Friedrich Merz has postponed his planned visit to Norway scheduled for Friday and will travel to Brussels instead.Merz will travel to Belgium for a private dinner with Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, his spokesperson said in comments reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago King Charles says UK and Germany ready to ‘bolster Europe’ against Russia

Monarch also pledged both nations’ support for Ukraine as he welcomed German president, Frank-Walter SteinmeierThe UK and Germany are ready to “bolster Europe” against the threat of further Russian aggression and both nations “stand” with Ukraine, King Charles said as he welcomed the German president.The visit comes at a difficult time for Europe in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and will aim to underscore the Kensington treaty signed in July – the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since the second world war – which sets out plans for closer cooperation on migration, defence, trade and education. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago South London cultural leader Myvanwy Evans‑Davis wins Creative Business of the Year at PRECIOUS Awards 2025

South London cultural leader Myvanwy Evans‑Davis wins Creative Business of the Year at PRECIOUS Awards 2025  Brixton Buzz

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6 d. ago Zelenskyy to meet Macron, as US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Moscow – Europe live

Ukrainian president embarks on busy week of diplomacy as US ups pressure to end warArriving at the ministerial meeting in Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said this week could be “pivotal” for diplomacy on Ukraine.“It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible in order to them to be ready to stand up for themselves in this very, very difficult time,” she said. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Arsenal to be hit with FA fine after feisty Chelsea battle at Stamford Bridge

Fiery draw with 10-man London rivals comes at a cost for the Premier League leaders

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6 d. ago Old tensions simmer just below surface as Tusk and Merz to meet in Berlin

Ukraine will top agenda, but meeting comes as positive sentiment towards Germany in Poland hits near record lowsWhen the Polish and German governments meet on Monday for annual political talks in Berlin – the first since Friedrich Merz became chancellor – the headlines are likely to be dominated by Ukraine.Amid growing US pressure for a peace deal with Russia, Warsaw and Berlin will want to send a signal of support for Kyiv and of unity between central Europe’s largest – and militarily strongest – countries. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Croydon women’s leadership group marks five years with London event

Croydon women’s leadership group marks five years with London event  This Is Local London

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