8 h. ago Senate Democrats condemn Russia over Ukraine war and dare Republicans to object – live

Democrats introduce resolutions on Senate floor, as Trump veterans affairs chief defends plans to cut 80,000 staffDonald Trump and Justin Trudeau will speak today, Reuters reports, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.The Canadian prime minister condemned Trump’s imposition of levies on his country yesterday, saying he was looking to make its economy collapse as part of a plan to incorporate it into the United States. Trump responded with insults, and a warning that he may tighten levies further next month. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Trump’s veterans affairs chief defends ‘extraordinarily difficult’ plans to cut 80,000 staff – US politics live

Doug Collins says cuts are personally difficult for him as move could undo expansion in agency’s healthcare services implemented by Joe BidenDonald Trump and Justin Trudeau will speak today, Reuters reports, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.The Canadian prime minister condemned Trump’s imposition of levies on his country yesterday, saying he was looking to make its economy collapse as part of a plan to incorporate it into the United States. Trump responded with insults, and a warning that he may tighten levies further next month. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: White House expected to announce relief for some goods from Mexico and Canada

President may give tariff relief to goods following rules of origin under U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, which would likely cover auto sector

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16 h. ago US and Kyiv officials to meet, Zelenskyy’s chief of staff says, after intelligence sharing with Ukraine curbed – Europe live

Andriy Yermak says he has discussed next steps with US national security adviser Mike Waltz after CIA move to force sides to negotiation tableRussia takes a positive view of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement last night that he is willing to negotiate over the war, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, however, that it was not clear how this would work because Ukraine had a legal ban on negotiating with Russia, Reuters noted. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Fox News pundit calls Trump address ‘most partisan ever’ as marathon speech met with muted response in polls: Live

President celebrates early victories in campaign-style speech rife with grievances, threats and blame

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19 h. ago US supreme court upholds order requiring USAid to pay foreign aid groups – live

The decision saw the three liberal justices join with conservatives John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett in the majorityDonald Trump and Justin Trudeau will speak today, Reuters reports, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.The Canadian prime minister condemned Trump’s imposition of levies on his country yesterday, saying he was looking to make its economy collapse as part of a plan to incorporate it into the United States. Trump responded with insults, and a warning that he may tighten levies further next month. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Trump will consider restoring aid if talks with Ukraine progress, White House national security adviser says – Europe live

Mike Waltz says ‘president will take a hard look at lifting this pause’ if negotiations confidence-building measure put in placeRussia takes a positive view of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement last night that he is willing to negotiate over the war, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, however, that it was not clear how this would work because Ukraine had a legal ban on negotiating with Russia, Reuters noted. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago IRS workforce ‘could halve’ after Trump hails cuts to federal staffing in marathon Congress speech – US politics live

Federal agencies have until 13 March to formulate staff reduction plans as allies and critics react to Trump’s marathon Congress speechDemocrats panned Donald Trump’s first prime-time speech to Congress since returning to the White House as reaction to the address revealed a country still deeply split on political lines and an opposition party unsure of how to deal with his radical agenda.The Democrats’ exclusion from the corridors of powers – Democrats are in the minority in both the Senate and House of Representatives – has left them with limited options on how to effectively respond to Trump’s hardline 1hr 40min oration that amounted to a celebration of his purported achievements during his six weeks back in office. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Netanyahu tells new military chief Israel ‘determined’ to achieve victory – Middle East crisis live

Lt Gen Eyal Zamir says that mission to defeat Hamas is ‘not accomplished’ amid deadlock over ceasefire negotiationsAn Israeli rights group says Israel demolished a record number of Palestinian homes in annexed East Jerusalem last year, reports the Associated Press (AP).Ir Amim, which closely tracks settlement activity and demolitions in the city, said on Wednesday that 181 homes were destroyed last year, in addition to dozens of other structures. It said that more recently, Israel appears to have dropped a longstanding policy against demolishing homes during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which began last weekend. It said a residential building and three apartments have been destroyed over the past week, according to the AP. Rights groups say discriminatory policies make it nearly impossible for Palestinians to expand or redevelop their neighbourhoods in East Jerusalem, forcing many to build without permits. Israel also demolishes the family homes of Palestinians who carry out at...

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23 h. ago Fox News pundit calls Trump address ‘most partisan ever’ with even JD Vance complaining over length: Live

President celebrates early victories in campaign-style speech rife with grievances, threats and blame

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23 h. ago Arab leaders endorse Gaza rebuild scheme as alternative to Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ region – Middle East crisis live

Egyptian-devised $53bn proposal follows outrage at US president’s suggestion to force Palestinians to relocate from territoryAmnesty International said on Wednesday that Israel’s attacks on ambulances, paramedics and health facilities during its recent war with Hezbollah should be investigated as war crimes, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).A 27 November truce agreement largely halted more than a year of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, including two months of full-blown war in which Israel sent in ground troops. During the conflict, the Israeli military accused the group of using ambulances belonging to the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee for transporting fighters and weapons, accusations the group denied.Many of us have repeatedly raised objections over the continued sale of F-35 components. We have repeatedly asked for the truth regarding the role of British military bases. And we have repeatedly requested the publication of legal advice behind the govern...

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23 h. ago Fox News host calls Trump address ‘most partisan ever’ with even JD Vance complaining it was too long: Live

President celebrates early victories in campaign-style speech rife with grievances, threats and blame

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24 h. ago Donald Trump Ukraine war live: President boasts of Zelensky letter in peace deal update

Donald Trump held up a letter from Volodymyr Zelensky and claimed he had received 'strong signals' from Russia that Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal - while Britain's efforts to secure peace continue

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25 h. ago Trump speech latest: President’s partisan address celebrates his victory and deepens divisions with Democrats

President celebrates early victories in campaign-style speech rife with grievances and blame allegations

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26 h. ago Trump speech highlights: President’s partisan address celebrates his victory and deepens divisions with Democrats

President celebrates early victories in campaign-style speech rife with grievances and blame allegations

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28 h. ago Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – live

Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speechFull report: Trump says administration ‘just getting started’Donald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it will actually be a joint address to Congress.Trump, like all presidents going back to Ronald Reagan, have given an address to Congress early in their term. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Trump speech live updates: President unveils surprise terror arrest as he doubles down on tariffs and DOGE cuts

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29 h. ago Trump’s speech to Congress live: president defends trade wars and praises Elon Musk for ‘working very hard’

House speaker orders Democratic congressman Al Green to be removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speechFull report: Trump says administration ‘just getting started’Donald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it will actually be a joint address to Congress.Trump, like all presidents going back to Ronald Reagan, have given an address to Congress early in their term. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Trump speech live updates: Protesting Democrat expelled from chamber after bringing speech to a halt

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30 h. ago Trump’s speech to Congress live: president delivers address amid global turmoil over Ukraine and trade wars

US president is expected to lay out his vision to joint session of Congress after a radical start that has already reshaped domestic and foreign policyDonald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it will actually be a joint address to Congress.Trump, like all presidents going back to Ronald Reagan, have given an address to Congress early in their term. Continue reading...

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