5 h. ago Trump has a deep grudge against Zelensky – but he’s now taken it further than ever before

Trump’s victim-shaming of Ukraine is ugly and symptomatic of something more dangerous, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Politics

6 h. ago The Latest: Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University

The federal government says it’s freezing more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus

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10 h. ago Two arrested for smuggling leopards, tigers and pumas on Spanish tourist hotspot

Dozens of wildcats have been recovered from the illegal operation

Events

11 h. 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...

Events

11 h. ago Who were the 22 people on Mike Lynch’s Bayesian yacht when it sank in Italy?

A UK inquest has begun into the deaths of tech billionaire Mike Lynch and three other British nationals

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12 h. ago Who was on the Bayesian? How Mike Lynch’s inner circle celebrated end of billionaire’s 13 year court battle

A UK inquest has begun into the deaths of tech billionaire Mike Lynch and three other British nationals

Events

12 h. ago Manchester United have Europa League suspension risks ahead of Lyon fixture

Man United will be looking to progress to the Europa League semi-finals when Lyon visit Old Trafford on Thursday night.

Sport

12 h. ago German man fined for hugging Chancellor Olaf Scholz at airport

The incident in 2023 triggered a security review

Politics

12 h. ago Who is Mike Lynch? The billionaire tech entrepreneur who drowned after Bayesian yacht sank in Italy

Once dubbed the ‘British Bill Gates’, Mike Lynch and his wife were valued at £852m in 2023

Events

13 h. ago Scots seabird populations still falling but some species stabilising – figures

Populations face pressures including climate change, fisheries, predation, invasive species and avian flu.

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13 h. ago A man slipped into a VIP convoy and hugged the German chancellor in 2023. Now he has to pay a fine

A German court has fined a man for slipping into a VIP convoy for Chancellor Olaf Scholz in 2023 and giving him a hug as he prepared to board a plane at Frankfurt Airport

Politics

15 h. ago Soldier jailed by Russia after he voluntarily surrendered to Ukraine

Ivanishin, who was reported to have denied all the charges, will serve his sentence in a maximum security facility

Events

17 h. ago Trump lashes out at Zelenskyy as Witkoff signals Putin’s wider security demands – Europe live

US president questions Ukraine counterpart’s competency as his envoy outlines ‘detail attached’ to any peace dealDavid Shimer, the former director for eastern Europe and Ukraine on Joe Biden’s national security council, writes for the Guardian today, asking “two key questions for Ukraine’s European allies” as he worries about the US military aid ceasing soon.The war between Russia and Ukraine is approaching a historic turning point: unless the Trump administration adjusts course, US military aid for Ukraine is about to cease.Since taking office, Trump has not approved a single military aid package for Ukraine. Even if Trump were to reverse course and utilize this remaining drawdown authority, the amount available is insufficient to sustain US support for Ukraine over time. To do that, Congress would need to approve additional Ukraine funding, which will not happen while the Republican party controls both chambers and the White House. As a result, the era of US military aid to Ukrain...

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17 h. ago Lego boss and close friend of Danish royal family killed in skiing accident

Michael Halbye, 64, had been skiing in the Verbier region on Saturday when he fell off piste and was fatally injured

Events

19 h. ago Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers injury news: 7 out as Barry Ferguson sweats on 4 for Europa League tie at San Mames

Here is the latest team news ahead of Athletic Bilbao v Rangers in the Europa League quarter final at Sam Mames on Thursday.

Events

19 h. ago Tiny European holiday hotspot still desperate for Brit tourists as Spain says 'go home'

While many Brits' preferred tourism destinations are starting to feel rather unwelcome in the wake of mass protests from locals, one small European spot is inviting visitors in with open arms

Society

19 h. ago JD Vance says US is ‘working very hard’ on negotiating ‘great’ UK trade deal amid Trump tariffs chaos

‘I think there’s a good chance that, yes, we’ll come to a great agreement that’s in the best interest of both countries’ - JD Vance

Economics

33 h. ago Beat the PS5 price rise: The best deals available before cost increase

Grab Sony’s powerful gaming machine for as low as £329, with a free game, before the price rise kicks in

Economics

33 h. ago Britain's 'Stop Brexit Man' acquitted by judge over his musical protests outside Parliament

An anti-Brexit activist who has spent years mounting a one-man protest outside Britain’s Parliament has won a court victory against a police attempt to pull the plug on his musical activities

Events

34 h. ago Protests in Hungary over government’s plan for constitutional amendment – Europe live

Rights campaigners say amendment, which will ban LGBTQ+ gatherings, is ‘significant escalation’ in efforts to chip away at human rightsThe Russian defence ministry also responded to the criticism for its attack on Sumy, claiming it had targeted a meeting of Ukrainian commanding officers, Russian news agencies reported on Monday.We are now hearing from the Kremlin, with Russia insisting that it “strikes only military or military-related targets,” despite the widespread condemnation for the attack on civilians in Sumy (9:18). Continue reading...

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