23 m. ago Trump rescinds Biden policy meant to block U.S. arms from being used in war crimes

Biden policy required assurances U.S. allies using American weapons would follow humanitarian law and support U.S. aid shipments

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27 m. ago LA traffic officer confronted at home by ICE agents who were ‘hesitant’ about showing warrant while citywide sweep fails to materialize

Federal officials reportedly arrested 12 people during the weekend raid, despite requesting space to hold 120

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31 m. ago Cutting Medicaid and raising the debt limit: Mike Johnson struggles to get Republicans behind Trump’s budget

Analysis: ‘One big, beautiful bill’ could pass thanks to Speaker’s hard work and a few gifts from the Democrats, writes John Bowden

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40 m. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – live

OPM says federal workers not obliged to respond despite Musk’s that ignoring email would be considered resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

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53 m. ago No ally should pressure Ukraine to surrender, Trafalgar Square vigil told

More than 1,000 people filled the central London square on Monday evening.

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54 m. ago Watch: Trump hosts Macron at White House for Ukraine talks on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

Watch as Donald Trump hosts Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday, 24 February, to discuss ending Russia’s war on Ukraine and the future of U.S. relations with Europe.

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55 m. ago Watch: David Lammy announces new Russia sanctions on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Watch live as foreign secretary David Lammy announces new sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Monday, 24 February.

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81 m. ago Aberdeen urged to emulate Celtic success with Jimmy Thelin determined to come out on top in European race

The Dons will be looking to cause a big upset at Parkhead on Tuesday night

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85 m. ago Donald Trump's handshake with Macron proves subtle tactic in peace talks with dictator Putin

Emmanuel Macron became the first EU leader to meet US president Donald Trump since his return to power as the pair discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine with Russia in the White House

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1 hour ago How Trump and Macron's 'bromance' soured over Ukraine as Putin drives visible wedge between the leaders

President Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron of France addressed a press conference at the White House on Monday, the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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1 hour ago Federal workers can ignore Elon Musk’s email ultimatum, US office of personnel says – live

US office says federal workers are not obliged to respond to the email despite Elon Musk claiming ignoring the email would be considered a resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Trump live updates: Macron interrupts Trump to correct him on European assistance to Ukraine; Musk’s deadline nears

The French president told The Independent that Trump had been ‘very friendly, as always,’ despite not greeting him upon arrival at the White House

Politics

1 hour ago Ukraine peace deal will not survive without US 'backup', Emmanuel Macron warns Donald Trump

French President meets US counterpart at White House, where Trump says Vladimir Putin is open to European peacekeeping force in Ukraine

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1 hour ago Badenoch to advocate putting British interests first in foreign policy speech

The Tory leader will also advocate a ‘need to disengage’ from international bodies if they are ‘taken over by activists or by autocratic regimes’.

Events

1 hour ago Proposals to increase Crown Estate investment and borrowing powers clear Commons

Treasury minister James Murray argued the Crown Estate Bill will ensure the creation of ‘long-term’ prosperity for the nation’.

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2 h. ago ‘They’re not laughing now’: Dan Bongino rubs it in after surprise FBI appointment

‘I’m going to ask you a simple question – have you seen what I did before I came here? I’m committed to service,’ Dan Bongino said Monday

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2 h. ago Secret Service Agent Clint Hill who famously jumped on back of JFK limo after assassination dies at age 93

The Secret Service agent who leapt onto the back of President John F. Kennedy's limousine after the president was shot has died

Events

2 h. ago Macron shuts down Donald Trump over 'misleading' Ukraine claims in tense meeting

The rare diplomatic rebuke at the White House highlighted the underlying tensions in discussions between Trump and the French President, despite their outwardly cordial tone.

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2 h. ago Trump and Musk’s DOGE efforts to cut spending ‘need to be done,’ says JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

Dimon, a fellow billionaire, agreed with Musk that the U.S. government is “inefficient” but refused to give what he said was a ‘binary’ response to whether he agreed with DOGE’s actions

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2 h. ago Europe must prepare to defend itself as US support for Nato wanes

Editorial: As President Trump’s policies shift towards Russia, Europe is going to have to pay a price and bear some burdens if it wishes to stay free. Has it the resolve to unite and succeed?

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