86 m. ago Donald Trump set to lift ban on sharing aid and intelligence with Ukraine after last

The United States was last night poised to lift its ban on military aid and intelligence support for Ukraine after a plea by Sir Keir Starmer.

Politics

2 h. ago US stocks register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs

Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all down by at least 2% and Tesla shares fall 15% for worst day since September 2020The US stock market continued to drop on Monday as the White House denied that Donald Trump’s trade policies were causing lasting chaos within the economy.The S&P 500 fell 2.7%, the Dow Jones dropped 2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 4% as investors sold shares in the so-called “magnificent seven” – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia and Tesla. Tesla’s shares had their worst day since September 2020, falling 15%. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago As peace talks begin, a punitive settlement imposed on Ukraine is unacceptable

Editorial: In a parallel, safer world – with America playing its traditional role as leader of the West – these talks in Jeddah would be far more even-handed and Ukraine would have the full and unwavering backing of the US in its existential struggle against unprovoked aggression

Politics

4 h. ago Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’

President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US banDonald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups interested in acquiring TikTok, with the Chinese-owned app facing an uncertain future in the country.A US law has ordered TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or be banned in the United States. Asked on Sunday if there was going to be a deal on TikTok soon, Trump told reporters: “It could be.” Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Starmer urges Trump to resume Ukraine aid and intelligence sharing in call ahead of crucial talks between US and Kyiv in Saudi Arabia

Keir Starmer voiced hope that there will be a 'positive outcome' in talks between Washington and Kyiv, due to take place in Saudi Arabia.

Politics

6 h. ago Zelensky faces a painful choice in Saudi Arabia talks – bend the knee to Trump or lose his country

With Russia struggling to make gains in the east of the Ukraine, the sudden assault in the Kursk region looks like a coordinated move between the Kremlin and the White House

Politics

3 d. ago Trump reveals he's starting nuclear deal negotiations with Iran after sending secret letter

Donald Trump revealed that he started secret nuclear deal talks with Iran.

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump claims he's starting nuclear deal talks with Iran after 'sending letter'

Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump said he sent the letter on Wednesday seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal that would "be just as good if you won militarily"

Politics

3 d. ago Russia fires wave of missiles at Ukraine as Zelensky hopes for 'meaningful' talks with US

Russia launches latest wave of attacks as Volodymyr Zelensky confirms Ukrainian and UK officials will hold talks in Saudi Arabia next week

Events

4 d. ago US and Ukraine plan peace talks as Zelensky welcomes Europe’s plan to rearm

US and Ukrainian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia next week after White House paused military aid

Politics

4 d. ago Watch live: Defence secretary holds talks in Washington on Trump’s decision to pause intelligence

Watch live as UK defence secretary John Healey and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth hold talks in Washington on Thursday, 6 March, where they are expected to discuss the US decision to pause intelligence-sharing with Ukraine following Donald Trump's explosive meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky.

Politics

4 d. ago Ukraine opposition leaders confirm talks with US but deny plotting to oust Zelenskyy

Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko denied they were part of a reported White House plot to remove Ukraine leader from powerUkraine’s opposition leaders have confirmed they have held discussions with members of Donald Trump’s entourage, but denied on Thursday they were part of a reported White House plot to remove Volodymyr Zelenskyy from power.The former president Petro Poroshenko said he had held talks with US representatives but added that he opposed Trump’s demands for wartime elections. Poroshenko, who lost to Zelenskyy in the 2019 presidential vote, said a poll should only be held once martial law ends. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Europe Ukraine latest: EU leaders hold emergency talks on increasing military spending for Ukraine

European Union leaders are holding emergency talks on ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump administration signaled that Europe must take care of its own security and also suspended assistance to Ukraine

Events

4 d. ago Donald Trump warns Gazans they are 'dead' if they hold hostages as he sends 'final warning' to Hamas

US President tells Hamas leaders: ‘Release all of the hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is over for you’

Events

4 d. ago Trump posts fresh ultimatum to Hamas as US enters direct talks with group

US president tells group to ‘release all of the Hostages now ... or it is OVER for you’ as White House enters negotiationsDonald Trump has posted a fresh ultimatum to Hamas, telling the group to “release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you”.“‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye,” he wrote in a social media post on Wednesday, in an apparent reference to the beginning of direct talks with the group. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago The Guardian view on Israel’s aid blockade: pushing Palestinians toward catastrophe | Editorial

A pan-Arab coalition resists US-Israeli policy on Gaza, while Donald Trump’s reported Hamas talks signal a potential reversal of longstanding strategyIsrael’s decision to block aid to Gaza, as ceasefire talks falter, is a devastating blow to 2 million hungry, vulnerable civilians in the shattered territory. As the occupying power, Israel is legally bound to allow relief into Gaza under the Geneva convention. Denying it isn’t just inhumane – it’s a war crime. But Benjamin Netanyahu already faces an international criminal court arrest warrant for “starvation as a method of warfare” and “crimes against humanity”.Mr Netanyahu’s ability to flout international law is thanks to Donald Trump, who remains firmly in his corner. Washington now appears to accept starvation as an Israeli bargaining chip to pressure Hamas into accepting a US-devised truce extension – one that secures hostage exchanges while ensuring Israeli forces remain in Gaza. Hamas, which sparked the war with its 2023 massacr...

Politics

5 d. ago Trump spent more time talking about Elon Musk than the economy in his speech to Congress

ANALYSIS: President painted a picture of a country already reinvigorated by his return and on the verge of greatness once again, Richard Hall writes

Politics

5 d. 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...

Events

5 d. ago PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer to face first grilling since Donald Trump meltdown

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face his first grilling at PMQs following a whirlwind blitz on the world stage as Donald Trump accelerates talks on a peace agreement in Ukraine

Politics

5 d. ago Trump softens tone on Zelenskyy but repeats threat to take over Greenland

President praises letter from Ukraine’s leader backing peace talks and says US will get Greenland ‘one way or another’Donald Trump has said he appreciated Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s willingness to sign a minerals deal with the United States and come to the negotiating table to bring a lasting peace in Ukraine closer.“Earlier today, I received an important letter from President Zelenskyy of Ukraine,” the US president said in a speech to Congress after last week’s disastrous meeting at the White House. Quoting from the letter, Trump said Zelenskyy told him that “Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians.” Continue reading...

Politics