7 d. ago US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that could have massive impact on war with Russia

The United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement over access to Ukraine's natural resources.

Economics

7 d. ago US and Ukraine sign deal to set up reconstruction investment fund – Europe live

US treasury department announces deal after reports of last-minute obstacles apparently overcome Ukraine war briefing: US and Kyiv ‘ready to sign’ minerals deal amid uncertainty over last-minute hurdlesIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: US and Kyiv ‘ready to sign’ minerals deal amid uncertainty over last

Ukraine’s first deputy PM travels to Washington to sign deal as later reports claim US pushing Ukraine to sign extra documents Kyiv felt were not ready Ukraine and the US said they were ready to sign a minerals deal, amid reports that a last-minute obstacle injected uncertainty into the timing. “Our side is ready to sign. The Ukrainians decided last night to make some last-minute changes,” US treasury secretary Scott Bessent told reporters. “We’re sure that they will reconsider that and we are ready, if they are.”Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, is on her way to the US to sign the minerals deal, according to a senior source in the Ukrainian presidency. Ukraine’s prime minister, Denis Shmyhal, said on Wednesday that the reworked deal would be signed within the next 24 hours and would have to be ratified by the Ukrainian parliament.But later reports claimed the US was pushing Ukraine to sign additional documents, but that Kyiv felt they were not ready yet. The ...

Economics

1 week ago Donald Trump sends incredible direct message to Putin – 'Vladimir, STOP'

The US President took to Truth Social and pleaded with the Russian despot to stop attacking Kyiv following a horror attack, adding: 'Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!'

Politics

1 week ago Starmer: Kyiv attacks are sign that Russia’s Putin is aggressor in the war

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted progress was being made towards a ceasefire despite apparent splits between European and US positions.

Events

2 w. ago Zelenskyy dismisses Putin ceasefire as ‘PR’ and says Russian attacks continue

Ukraine reports drone and artillery strikes over Easter weekend, while Moscow also claims ceasefire breaches by KyivVoldoymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s Easter ceasefire as a fake “PR” exercise and said Russian troops had continued their drone and artillery attacks across many parts of the frontline.Citing a report from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Zelenskyy said Russia was still using heavy weapons and since 10am on Sunday an increase in Russian shelling had been observed, he said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire 2,000 times

Ukrainian president dismisses move as ‘PR’ amid reports of strikes, while Moscow also claims breaches by KyivVolodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s Easter ceasefire as a fake “PR” exercise and said Russian troops had continued their drone and artillery attacks across many parts of the frontline.Citing a report from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Zelenskyy said Russia was still using heavy weapons and since 10am on Sunday an increase in Russian shelling had been observed. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Zelenskyy says Russia still firing on Ukraine despite ‘Easter truce’

Kremlin proclaimed a temporary ceasefire, but Russian artillery fire is continuing, according to Ukrainian presidentUkrainian survivors speak after Russian attack on SumyVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russian artillery fire is continuing in Ukraine despite the Kremlin’s proclamation of an Easter ceasefire.“As of now, according to the commander-in-chief reports, Russian assault operations continue on several frontline sectors, and Russian artillery fire has not subsided,” the Ukrainian president posted on X. “Therefore, there is no trust in words coming from Moscow.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago TikTokers are shocked to learn the revolting truth about that yellow stuff in the corner of your eye when you wake up

In a TikTok video clip that's been watched 1.5 million times, Dr Huberman explained that the gunk is a sign 'your eyes have won a war' in your sleep.

Events

2 w. ago The Narrow Road to the Deep North review – Jacob Elordi’s fine turn in complex, confronting war drama

Justin Kurzel’s adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s novel eschews battleground spectacle for a rich meditation on trauma that unfolds in three timelinesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMany great directors have been attracted to war movies – or, as is the case with Australian auteur Justin Kurzel, a war-themed series, adapting Richard Flanagan’s novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North.Film-makers of a certain calibre seem to view this genre as a rite of passage. Some productions – including the recent Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air – have a retrograde flavour, painting war (perhaps problematically) as a great big adventure. Many lean into spectacle, attempting to recreate the smoke and fury of battle, but in the process running the risk of celebrating or ennobling war. “Every film about war,” declared François Truffaut, “ends up being pro-war.”Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue r...

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2 w. ago Russian prisons filled with paedophiles and rapists as Putin frees most of the murderers

Vladimir Putin's panic-induced decision to send all of his worst criminals onto the front line against Ukraine has left his prisons filled with some of humanity's grimmest people

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3 w. ago Over 10% of members of UK’s main Jewish umbrella group sign letter urging end to Gaza war

Over 10% of members of UK’s main Jewish umbrella group sign letter urging end to Gaza war  The Times of Israel

Events

4 w. ago Putin sends 'best commander' back to frontline in sign he wants war to continue

Major-General Ivan ‘Spartacus’ Popov, 50, who is seen as Russia's best military brain is being sent back to the frontline as an assault commander in signs Vladimir Putin has no plans for a ceasefire

Politics

4 w. ago White House stands firm on Trump’s tariffs and claims 70 nations want to negotiate new deals: Live updates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies lining up to sign fresh agreements to ease trade war pain

Economics

4 w. ago White House stands firms on Trump’s tariffs and claims 70 nations want to negotiate new deals: Live updates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies lining up to sign fresh agreements to ease trade war pain

Economics

4 w. ago Voices: Whisper it, but UK plc is nearly ready for Trump’s new world order

With the US president showing no sign of backing down on tariffs, a global trade war looks likely – but, thanks in part to happy accidents, Britain could be well-placed to ride it out, says Chris Blackhurst

Politics

last month Oligarch spy yachts feared to have helped scout undersea cables as part of Russian plot to black out Britain: Putin 'had billionaire cronies send vessels fitted with mini

The Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy found that Russian reconnaissance devices and sensors had been placed close to vital undersea cables off Britain's coastline

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