2 h. ago Will Putin derail Trump’s peace plan? – Today in Focus Extra

Donald Trump has shown that he can get Ukraine to back a deal, but what about Russia? Patrick Wintour and Pjotr Sauer reportAfter weeks of diplomatic tension, on Tuesday the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced that Ukraine had signed up to a 30-day ceasefire agreement. As the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, explains to Michael Safi, this deal would cover the whole of Ukraine and by accepting it, Ukraine will again receive military aid and intelligence sharing from the US. However, issues such as borders, elections and Ukrainian membership of Nato or the EU are not a part of this deal and will need to be finalised at a later stage.Having followed Russian negotiations during the Syrian civil war, Wintour describes the Russians as ‘masters at delay’ and on Thursday night at a press conference in Moscow, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, made it clear that while he supported the US attempt at a deal he could not sign up to it as is. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump reveals where ceasefire talks with Putin stand as he issues chilling final warning to sign the deal

President Donald Trump vowed to get a 'completed and signed' ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, warning 'millions' will die if the fighting doesn't end.

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5 h. ago Trump reveals where ceasefire talks with Putin stand as he issues chilling final warning to the deal

President Donald Trump vowed to get a 'completed and signed' ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, warning 'millions' will die if the fighting doesn't end.

Events

6 h. ago Ruben Amorim could live to regret Man Utd transfer promise after Chelsea 'hijack deal'

Ruben Amorim's transfer promise to former club Sporting CP seems to have worked in Chelsea's favour, who have already reportedly agreed a deal to sign Manchester United target Geovany Quenda

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9 h. ago David Warner sends warning to England over Bazball ‘myth’ ahead of Ashes

Warner has signed a deal with London Spirit in this season’s Hundred tournament and is excited to return to Lord’s

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25 h. ago NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games

The IOC has signed a $3 billion deal with its long-time United States broadcast partner NBC for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2036 Summer Games

Economics

29 h. ago Daniel Craig in line for role in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film for Netflix

Gerwig is expected to begin filming The Magician’s Nephew, the origin story of CS Lewis’s classic fantasy novels, with the actor reported to have a major roleDaniel Craig is being lined up for a role in Greta Gerwig’s new Narnia film, her first directorial project since her huge success with Barbie and the first product of a deal she signed with Netflix to make at least two adaptations of CS Lewis’s fantasy novel series.According to Deadline, Craig has been offered a role in the film, which is currently in production for a projected release in autumn 2026. While Netflix has not confirmed which novel is being adapted, it is thought to be The Magician’s Nephew, which is listed on the Internet Movie Database as Gerwig’s next project. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Russia's three key demands for any peace deal with Ukraine revealed

Russia has signalled its three key demands for a deal to end its war and reset relations with Washington following positive negotiations between Ukraine and the US

Economics

32 h. ago New Chelsea deal for Scotland international ace Erin Cuthbert

The 26-year-old has signed a deal until 2027 as she eyes up more trophies

Economics

32 h. ago Martin Lewis' urgent warning to anyone who's recently signed up to an energy deal

The Money Saving Expert team has a warning for anyone who's recently signed up to a fixed energy deal as the April price cap hike looms

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35 h. ago How Liverpool could line up without Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander

Liverpool's star trio are still to sign any new deal, and the uncertainty around their futures continues to ramp up as we head towards the end of what looks like being a successful season

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49 h. ago Trump whines about who signed deal to allow Canada to supply energy to the US – it was him

The decision to maintain the free flow of energy across the borders was part of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiated by Trump

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54 h. ago Virgil van Dijk has ‘no idea’ if he will still be a Liverpool player next season

Captain says no decision has been made on his future‘If anyone says they know, they are lying,’ he saysVirgil van Dijk has said he has “no idea” whether he will be a Liverpool player next season. The captain’s contract expires this summer and he is yet to sign a new deal.Unless Van Dijk extends his stay he will have played his last European game for the club after Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain. His teammates Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are in the same situation. Talks have been held with all three. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Syria's new Islamist ruler signs 'historic' peace deal with Kurds

Celebrations exploded in cities across Rojava today after Ahmed al-Sharaa signed the deal in Damascus alongside Mazloum Abdi, the head of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces

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3 d. ago Modi lands in Mauritius to back sovereignty claim over Chagos and boost maritime security

Indian prime minister set to sign maritime security deal in bid to counter China’s growing influence in Indian Ocean region

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3 d. ago Syria’s leader signs deal to integrate Kurdish forces into new regime

Agreement with US-backed group puts all border crossings with Iraq and Turkey, airports and oil fields in northeast Syria under new regime’s control

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4 d. ago Andrea Berta set to join Arsenal as club’s new sporting director

53-year-old Italian left Atlético Madrid in JanuaryBerta has vast experience after 12 years in MadridAndrea Berta is primed to join Arsenal as their new sporting director. The club have conducted a thorough recruitment process to find a replacement for Edu, who resigned from the post last November, and have considered a number of candidates. They included an internal one – Jason Ayto, who has filled the role on an interim basis since Edu’s departure.Berta has emerged as the outstanding choice. The 53-year-old Italian, who left Atlético Madrid in January after 12 years as the sporting director there, has agreed a deal and, once the contracts have been signed, there would appear to be no obstacle to him starting straight away, enabling him to work towards what is sure to be a big summer for Arsenal. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Liverpool ditch Nike as Premier League leaders confirm huge new £300m kit deal

Liverpool have confirmed they will ditch Nike and reunite with German giants Adidas again at the end of the season after signing a £300m deal

Economics

6 d. ago Trump is considering pulling 35,000 troops out of Germany as he turns screw on Ukraine to sign peace deal by denying them satellite images

US President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing 35,000 troops from Germany, it has been revealed, as Russia launched a deadly attack in the Donetsk region on Friday night.

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7 d. ago Man United could offer up Rasmus Hojlund in huge summer deal for prolific striker

Man United have shown clear interest in signing Napoli target man Victor Osimhen but to deliver the deal they could offer up a current star in a mega deal

Economics