11 h. ago Elliott stuns PSG as Liverpool weather storm to snatch remarkable victory

Liverpool are alive and well in the Champions League when they should have been buried in Paris. Arne Slot’s team did not simply secure a precious first-leg lead against Paris Saint-Germain, they committed grand larceny on a night that belonged to Alisson.Harvey Elliott grabbed a late winner entirely against the run of play and within a minute of replacing Mohamed Salah. Fittingly, Liverpool’s goal was constructed by their goalkeeper. Alisson was unbeatable all night, driving PSG to despair with a string of superb saves, although Luis Enrique’s side also squandered plenty of chances of their own accord. A goalless draw would have been a fine outcome for Liverpool in the circumstances but they emerged victorious when Alisson launched a clearance in the 87th minute. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Starmer welcomes Zelensky’s ‘steadfast commitment to securing peace’

The Prime Minister spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart on Tuesday afternoon and said that ‘no one wanted peace more’ than Kyiv.

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44 h. ago Keir Starmer spoke to Donald Trump last night before he pulled US military aid to Ukraine

Keir Starmer is 'absolutely committed to securing a lasting peace' after the extraordinary announcement by the US president.

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48 h. ago Keir Starmer 'engaging with key allies' at 'very serious moment' as he holds off criticising Trump for pulling US military aid to Ukraine

Keir Starmer is 'absolutely committed to securing a lasting peace' after the extraordinary announcement by the US president.

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48 h. ago UK 'remains absolutely committed' despite Donald Trump 'pausing' further military aid to Ukraine

'We’re absolutely committed to securing a lasting peace in Ukraine. We're engaging with our allies in support of that goal'

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69 h. ago Voices: Should Donald Trump’s state visit with King Charles go ahead? Join The Independent Debate

Plans for the US president's state visit have sparked division. While Lib Dem leader Ed Davey sees it as an opportunity to secure stronger US commitments on Ukraine, SNP leader John Swinney argues that Britain should not reward a president who has undermined a key ally

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3 d. ago Bitcoin jumps on US crypto reserve plan; euro rises on Europe’s Ukraine peace push – business live

Cryptocurrencies rally while euro and sterling rise on Keir Starmer’s ‘coalition of the willing’Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Cryptocurrencies have rallied on plans for a new US strategic reserve, while the euro and sterling rose amid Europe’s peace push for Ukraine. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Rod Stewart praises Keir Starmer as he leads celebs in slamming Trump's Zelensky treatment

Sir Rod Stewart has praised Keir Starmer for the warm welcome he gave to Volodymyr Zelensky at Number 10, after the Ukrainian leader was subjected to a tirade by Donald Trump in the White House

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3 d. ago Starmer welcomes European leaders to London for Ukraine summit, as Russia praises Trump's 'common sense'

Starmer welcomes European leaders to London for Ukraine summit, as Russia praises Trump's 'common sense'  LBC

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3 d. ago 'Once in a generation moment for our security': Starmer welcomes European leaders to London for Ukraine summit

'Once in a generation moment for our security': Starmer welcomes European leaders to London for Ukraine summit  LBC

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer gives Volodymyr Zelensky 'full backing' in warm No 10 welcome

Keir Starmer gives Volodymyr Zelensky 'full backing' in warm No 10 welcome  BBC.com

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer calls Donald Trump after Zelensky meeting amid peace talks fallout

After welcoming Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky today, Keir Starmer spoke on the phone to Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. A source described the calls as constructive

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4 d. ago Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy for disregarding advice before meeting

Officials say minerals deal would serve as commitment to US security guarantee and Ukraine leader shouldn’t have pressed issueInside the Trump White House, officials blamed the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for the meltdown in the Oval Office on Friday, and expressed frustration that he pushed for security guarantees even though the US had made clear they wanted to negotiate that later, according to people familiar with the matter.The officials had told their Ukrainian counterparts in advance of the meeting that Trump wanted to sign an economic partnership this week at a ministerial level, as aides worked on the details about security guarantees. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Starmer welcomes Zelenskyy to Downing Street after bruising Trump clash

Bid to boost Ukrainian president comes as UK prime minister prepares to host European leaders at vital Sunday summit

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4 d. ago Starmer welcomes Zelenskyy to Downing Street ahead of tomorrow’s defence summit with European leaders – live

Ukrainian president has landed in the UK and is holding talks with PM Keir Starmer ‘He defended our honour’: Ukrainians react to Zelenskyy’s clash with TrumpUkraine has destroyed 103 drones launched by Russia during an overnight strike, its air force has said.In full: Zelenskyy and Trump meeting descends into heated argument in front of the press – video Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Our world affairs editor answers your questions on Russia, Ukraine, Trump, escalating war and misinformation

World affairs editor Sam Kiley tackles your queries on how Trump's return to power, Europe’s security commitments, and the ongoing conflict with Russia will shape global diplomacy

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6 d. ago Newspapers welcome ‘warm rapport’ from Starmer’s meeting with Trump

Friday’s papers have a largely, if not unanimously, warm response to the Prime Minister’s trip to the White House.

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7 d. ago Russia could reinvade Ukraine without US security guarantees, Starmer warns

UK prime minister faces major diplomatic effort to get president on board after he said no plans for US ‘backstop’Keir Starmer has warned that Vladimir Putin could invade Ukraine again unless the US provides security guarantees as he arrived for critical talks with Donald Trump at the most precarious moment for European stability in decades.With the future of Ukrainian security hanging in the balance, he urged the president to commit a US backstop to a British and French-led peacekeeping force, saying it was the only way to avoid Russia plunging Europe back into war. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago House Republicans to vote on spending deal that could slash Medicaid funding

Budget central to Trump’s agenda might get stalled before 14 March deadline as lawmakers warn of nearly $1tn in cutsHouse Republicans are planning to vote on Tuesday on a spending blueprint central to Donald Trump’s agenda, but the package faces potential derailment over nearly $1tn in Medicaid cuts that could fracture their slim majority.The fiscal year 2025 proposal includes approximately $4.5tn in tax cuts alongside increased spending for defense and border security. To offset these costs, the plan tasks congressional committees with finding about $2tn in spending reductions over the next decade. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than plannedUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a major increase in defence spending, amid fears over Donald Trump’s commitment to European security.The prime minister said the UK government would increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned – as he prepared for what is likely to be a diplomatically fraught visit to Washington DC this week. Continue reading...

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