1 hour ago White House clarifies Witkoff, not Trump, spoke to Putin as Ukraine denies US president’s claim its troops are encircled in Kursk – live

US president posted message saying ‘there is a very good chance this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end’Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in state borrowing and reforming the constitutional debt break as three major parties are reportedly about to reach an agreement on the proposed changes.The controversial proposal is a key part of the presumed next chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan for Germany. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump says US had ‘good and productive’ discussion with Putin and claims there is ‘good chance’ Ukraine war can end – Europe live

US president says discussion with Russia president were productive and could lead to end of ‘horrible bloody war’Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in state borrowing and reforming the constitutional debt break as three major parties are reportedly about to reach an agreement on the proposed changes.The controversial proposal is a key part of the presumed next chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan for Germany. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Kremlin says ‘much to be done’ on Ukraine ceasefire deal as Zelenskyy warns Putin will manipulate plan – Europe live

Russia says there are reasons to be ‘cautiously optimistic’ and said there is an understanding talks are needed between Vladimir Putin and Donald TrumpThe Kremlin said there were “reasons to be cautiously optimistic” in discussion on ceasefire, but “there is still much to be done," in further discussions between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.Speaking after last night’s visit of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “when Mr Witkoff brings all the information to President Trump, we will determine the timing of a conversation (between Trump and Putin).” Continue reading...

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16 h. ago JD Vance claims the economy is 'quite strong' while accusing Europe of not treating US like an ally

Vice President JD Vance defended the strength of the American economy on Thursday, even as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue rocking the stock market.

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20 h. ago Putin is too SCARED to tell Trump he wants to 'continue with war and keep killing Ukrainians', Zelensky says as world waits for Russia to make call on 30

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian despot Vladimir Putin of being 'afraid' of telling US president Donald Trump that he wants to continue his invasion. 

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21 h. ago Zelensky says Putin 'too scared' to say what he really thinks of ceasefire plans

Volodymyr Zelenksy says Vladimir Putin's response to a proposed Ukraine ceasefire is "very predictable" and "very manipulative" after the Russian leader said "there are issues we need to discuss"

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21 h. ago Putin is too scared to tell Trump he wants to continue war, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy has slammed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

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22 h. ago Trump says Nato ‘stepping up’ and hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin’s ceasefire comments – live

US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposalRussia wary of proposed ceasefire planSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Scotland’s first minister holds ‘warm’ meeting with Eric Trump in Edinburgh

John Swinney says business meeting focused on Trump family’s golfing interests, days after Turnberry course was targeted by protestersScotland’s first minister hosted a “warm” meeting with Donald Trump’s son Eric in Edinburgh on Thursday, days after the US president’s golf course at Turnberry was targeted by protesters.John Swinney met Eric Trump at his official residence, a listed Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s New Town, for what both sides described as a routine business meeting that focused on the Trump family’s golfing interests. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Trump hopes Russia ‘will do right thing’ after Putin calls for enduring peace but warns of issues – live

US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposalRussia wary of proposed ceasefire planSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Putin says Russia ‘in favour’ of ceasefire but warns of ‘serious issues’ and hints at Trump call – Europe live

Discussions over ceasefire with Ukraine come as Russian operation to expel forces in Kursk in final stage, claims KremlinRussia wary of proposed ceasefire planSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Russia ‘seeking to prolong war’, says Zelenskyy as Kremlin aide says proposed ceasefire just ‘temporary respite’ for Ukraine – Europe live

Talks over ceasefire come as Russian operation to expel Kursk’s Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims KremlinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wine and other alcohol from Europe in latest trade war escalation

Trump continues to describe tariffs as paid by foreign governments even though they are taxes paid by American importers

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29 h. ago Proposed ceasefire just ‘temporary respite’ for Ukraine says Kremlin aide, as US team heads to Moscow – Europe live

Talks over ceasefire come as Russian operation to expel Kursk’s Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims KremlinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Putin may have ‘international call’ later, says Kremlin, as US team heads to Moscow for Ukraine talks – Europe live

Talks over ceasefire come as Russian operation to expel Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims KremlinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Russian operation in Kursk is in final stage, Kremlin claims, as US negotiators head to Moscow – Europe live

Russian operation to expel Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims Kremlin, following visit to region by President Vladimir PutinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Ukraine war live: Russian operation in Kursk is in final stage, Kremlin claims, as US negotiators head to Moscow

Russian operation to expel Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, following visit to region by President Vladimir PutinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireForeign ministers of leading western democracies will meet in Canada on Thursday after seven weeks of rising tensions between Trump and US allies over his upending of foreign policy on Ukraine and imposing of tariffs. The Group of Seven ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, along with the EU, meet in the remote tourist town of La Malbaie, nestled in the Quebec hills for two days of meetings that in the past have broadly been consensual on the issues they face. Top of the agenda for Washington’s partners will be getting a debriefing on US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s talks on Tuesday with Kyiv in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine said it was ready to support a 30-day ceasefire deal.But in the run-up to the...

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36 h. ago ‘Guess what? You don’t matter’: what Trump’s war on DEI means for every American who’s not a straight white man

The government’s move to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion policies is a naked attempt to appeal to prejudice – but it may well backfireAlmost a decade ago, I started a business called Rent-A-Minority, which enabled companies to hire a minority ethnic person whenever they needed an injection of diversity to boost their image. I had a variety of inclusivity-enriching hires available, including an “ethnically ambiguous” category and a selection of smiling Muslim women (guaranteed not to support Islamic State or your money back).Like every good startup, Rent-A-Minority posted testimonials from clients and influencers on its website. I made up all the blurbs, because that is the Silicon Valley way: fake it till you make it. One of those fake comments was from Donald Trump, who was still considered a long shot for the presidency in January 2016, when my business launched. “When I’m president, I’ll shut this site down,” Trump’s blurb read. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago King Charles conveys ‘deepest affection’ for Canada amid Trump’s 51st state threat

Trump continues to call for Canada to become the 51st state - a position that has infuriated Canadians

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44 h. ago Putin threatens to treat Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk as ‘terrorists’ ahead of US envoy’s Moscow visit – live

Russian president makes threats in first visit since Ukrainian incursion as world waits for Kremlin’s reaction to ceasefire proposalTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireFrench European Affairs minister, Benjamin Haddad, said the European Union could go further in its response to US tariffs, though a trade war was in no-one’s interest, Reuters reported.“We have the means to go further, if we want,” Haddad told TF1 TV. Continue reading...

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