94 m. ago Volodymyr Zelensky says progress has been made on Donald Trump's rare minerals deal

The initial US draft agreement aimed to grant American interests substantial access to Ukraine's valuable minerals, including lithium, essential for aerospace and defense industries.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti

From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glanceAs Ukraine prepared to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he would be willing to step down if it meant peace or membership of Nato, something the US and some other Nato member states oppose. Zelenskyy insisted he wanted good, “friendly” relations with America – a “strategic partner” – and shrugged off Trump’s bruising description of him as a “dictator” for not holding elections during wartime.But he also said that he would not sign a $500bn minerals deal proposed by the US. He said the figure was far higher than the US’s actual military contribution of $100bn. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw

The U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that doesn't mention Moscow’s invasion

Events

3 h. ago Donald Trump's defence chief refuses to say Russia started Ukraine war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has refused to outright say that Russia started the war in Ukraine, days after Donald Trump falsely blamed Kyiv for sparking the conflict

Politics

3 h. ago British and Irish stars arrive at the SAG Awards: Millie Bobby Brown wows in a silk peach gown as she joins glamorous Nicola Coughlan and Cynthia Erivo at event in LA

A host of British and Irish stars were out in force for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday afternoon at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.

Events

4 h. ago Senior detective in charge of violent sex cases who slept with junior police staff and bragged about being a 'bad ass' is banned from being a police officer

Former DCI Roger Wood has has been slammed by his Hampshire Constabulary after he struck up sexual relationships with junior police staff and bragged he was a 'bad ass'.

Events

4 h. ago Millie Bobby Brown exudes elegance in peach satin gown as she puts on a loved

The actress, 21, was the epitome of elegance in a peach-coloured satin gown that clung to every inch of her svelte frame.

Politics

4 h. ago Starmer to address world leaders on call to mark Ukraine war anniversary

The Prime Minister reiterated Britain’s ‘ironclad’ backing for Kyiv in a series of conversations with allies over the weekend.

Politics

5 h. ago Zelensky willing to give up presidency for peace and Nato membership

President Zelensky declared his focus on Ukraine’s security on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Ukraine

Politics

5 h. ago Zelensky's shock reaction to Trump team saying he's hours away from signing huge mineral deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has balked at the suggestion any minerals deal with the United States would be backpay for foreign aid his nation has received during the war.

Politics

5 h. ago Charity launches guide for parents of LGBT children to help tackle homophobia

Research by Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people’s charity says 78% of primary school children have reported hearing derogatory comments.

Society

5 h. ago Sarah Brown’s charity sends laptops to Ukraine to help senior pupils sit exam

The technology provided by Theirworld will be used by 21,600 young people for their mandatory university entrance test.

Politics

5 h. ago Irish premier to take part in Zelensky meeting to discuss Ukraine

It comes after a tumultuous week in politics for Ukrainian and European security.

Politics

7 h. ago Ukraine war in numbers: Full toll of Russia’s invasion, three years on

Monday marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, 2022. Alicja Hagopian and Tom Watling report on the many costs of Putin’s war

Events

7 h. ago Three years on, Ukraine’s valour has shown how one person can change history

Editorial: On this day, we add our voice to theirs in support of a just peace that also reduces the threat of further conflict. ‘Slava Ukraini’

Culture

7 h. ago Met Police hired more than 1,000 officers without checking references

Sources have told the Sunday Times that the Met Police did not properly check references and many were never chased up once a recruit joined the force

Events

7 h. ago Shocking moment lightning strikes just metres from tennis player and hits tree next to court

TikToker and keen tennis player, Nana, was finishing up with her training session on a drizzly court in Banjarnegara, Indonesia, when the astonishing near-death experience occurred.

Events

8 h. ago Zelensky shows Trump how to be presidential with major update on US's Ukraine deal

Volodymyr Zelensky has posted an update on Ukraine on X, as he continues to celebrate the efforts by his people, rather than getting dragged into a war of words with Donald Trump

Politics

9 h. ago Zelenskyy says he would ‘quit for peace’ as he refuses US demand for Ukraine minerals

Ukrainian president says US military aid was a ‘grant’ rather than a debt but adds that he wants Trump to be ‘on our side’Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is not willing to cave in to intense US pressure to sign a $500bn minerals deal and that he wants Donald Trump to be “on our side” in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv ahead of the third anniversary on Monday of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy said he did not recognise the sum demanded by the White House as apparent “payback” for previous US military assistance. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Nico Williams sends Man United £49m transfer message as Marcus Rashford replacement emerges

Manchester United transfer news as Nico Williams' future in Spain continues to be unclear amid interest from the Premier League

Politics