66 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: China arming Russia and building weapons on its soil, says Zelenskyy

Just as much Russian bombing under energy ceasefire, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,150China is supplying weapons to Russia, including gunpowder and artillery, and Chinese representatives are involved in weapons production on Russian territory, Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said on Thursday, citing reporting by Ukrainian security and intelligence agencies. “We are ready to speak in detail about this,” Zelenskyy said, adding that Ukraine expects to share documentation to support the claims next week.Zelenskyy said: “We have finally received information that China is supplying weapons to the Russian Federation. We believe that Chinese representatives are engaged in the production of some weapons on Russian territory We see the cooperation between these two countries in this area, and we must acknowledge it is happening.” The Associated Press could not confirm Zelenskyy’s statement. At the time of writing there was no response from China to the latest claim...

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4 d. ago Hungary ‘rapidly going in wrong direction’, EU lawmakers warn after visit – Europe live

Delegation of European parliament lawmakers raise concerns about ‘number of worrying developments’ concern country’s compliances with EU valuesUS state secretary Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit France in the coming days, the French government’s spokesperson Sophie Primas confirmed.Politico and Le Monde earlier reported that the pair would come to Paris later this week with the intention of hosting high-level talks on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, and trade. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief visits Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Kyiv

Nato’s Mark Rutte makes his pledge after Donald Trump blames Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting the war. What we know on day 1,148See all our Ukraine-Russia war coverageNato secretary general Mark Rutte has visited the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and declared “unwavering” support for Ukraine in the aftermath of a Russian attack on the northern city of Sumy that killed 35 people. Rutte said the military alliance was still strongly behind Kyiv, even as it also supported the ceasefire push by US president Donald Trump, who has issued fresh criticism of Zelenskyy, accusing him of starting the war. “Nato stands with Ukraine,” Rutte said at a press conference with Zelenskyy on Tuesday. “You and I know that this has been true all along. I also know that some have called Nato’s support into question in the last couple of months. But let there be no doubt: our support is unwavering.” Rutte also said: “Russia is the aggressor, Russia started this war. The...

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5 d. ago Putin is building military facilities on Finland's border and 'testing to see if NATO will go to war', army chief warns

Lieutenant General Vesa Virtanen, Finland's Deputy Chief of Defence, stated the Kremlin is 'deliberately testing NATO's unity' to see if it will trigger Article 5 - the alliance's collective defence clause.

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5 d. ago Nato chief in surprise Ukraine visit as US fails to condemn Sumy attack – Europe live

Mark Rutte makes unannounced visit to Odesa and tells Zelenskyy that ‘Nato support is unwavering’The EU has said that “significant joint efforts will be needed” for a successful outcome to trade talks at the end of Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs.The European Commission, which handles trade policy for the 27 EU member states, was reporting back on a meeting between its lead trade official Maroš Šefčovič and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and US trade representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Monday.The EU will continue to approach these talks in a constructive manner, with a view to identify areas of common interest. It is clear that significant joint efforts will be needed to achieve a successful outcome within the 90-day window.The EU is doing its part. Now it is necessary for the US to define its position. As with every negotiation this must be a two-way street... With both sides bringing something to the table.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago China and North Korea aid to Russia poses security risk in Indo

Beijing and Pyongyang are aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine, and Moscow in turn is assisting their militariesThe top US commander in the Pacific has warned senators that the military support that China and North Korea are giving Russia in its war on Ukraine is a security risk in his region as Moscow provides critical military assistance to both in return.Adm Samuel Paparo, head of US Indo-Pacific Command, told the Senate armed services committee that China has provided 70% of the machine tools and 90% of the legacy chips to Russia to help Moscow “rebuild its war machine”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Head of the British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed ‘issues of common concern’ with China’s military leadership, according to China’s defence ministry.

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1 week ago Jamie Dimon reveals what Trump must do NOW... as China trade war sparks economic Armageddon

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has offered hope on the morning Trump's sweeping tariff kick in and stocks continue to tumble.

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1 week ago China's military expansion is 'staggering' and the world cannot afford to be 'naive' about Beijing's intentions, NATO chief warns

Mark Rutte said China's substantial investments in its defence capabilities must act as a wake-up call for Western nations who have not taken the threat seriously so far.

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1 week ago ITV newsreader speaks out as fans raise concern over star's 'drooping face'

ITV newsreader, Paul Brand, worried viewers when he presented News at 10 on Monday night when one of his eyes appeared to be inflamed and 'drooping'

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1 week ago NATO chief raises concern over China's arms buildup, calls on allies to work togather

NATO's chief has raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan and called on the organization's members and friendly nations to work together to keep free and open sea lanes in the region

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2 w. ago Concern raised over handling of council meeting minutes and recordings after some were omitted

The Independent group at Merthyr Tydfil Council referred to how 26 minutes of the original recording of the full council meeting of March 5 was omitted

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2 w. ago China sends armed forces to surround Taiwan: Beijing deploys army, navy and air forces to simulate blockade

As many as 19 warships surrounded the self-ruled island in a space of just 24 hours, including the Shandong aircraft carrier group, Taiwan's defence ministry said.

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3 w. ago After Joe Rogan Raises Concern, Jan Blachowicz Addresses Controversy at UFC London

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3 w. ago US security breach: Mike Waltz admits 'full responsibility' for leaked war texts saga

The US security breach raised concern and questions on Tuesday as messages were leaked off app Signal after Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic magazine editor-in-chief, was added to a group chat

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