69 m. ago Donald Trump refuses to call war criminal Vladimir Putin a dictator despite branding Zelensky same

Asked in the Oval Office if he would characterise Vladimir Putin as a 'dictator', Donald Trump said: 'I don't use those words lightly' - despite branding President Volodymyr Zelensky the same

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82 m. ago Half of Brits don't have a will as they 'don't feel old enough' to make one

Almost half of Brits do not have a will, with many feeling unprepared for the financial realities of death, a survey reveals

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82 m. ago ANDREW NEIL: A new age has begun. And, if he has the vision, Starmer can make his mark by leading the rearming of Europe...

We are at a historic watershed in the transatlantic alliance which has protected Europe so well these past 80 years since our continent emerged from the ashes of World War II.

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85 m. ago Ukrainian soldiers remove US tribute patches from uniforms in anger at Trump

Cloth patches have been worn by Ukrainian soldiers as a sign of solidarity with the US, but members of the military are angered by Donald Trump’s overtures to Russia

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2 h. ago Ukraine hopes to ‘finish war this year’, says Zelenskyy as US abstains from UN resolution – live

Ukraine president addresses leaders of G7 countries on third anniversary of war as UN meets in New YorkThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Putin must be forced into concessions on Ukraine, Starmer tells world leaders on third anniversary of conflict

PM says UK will help Ukraine achieve ‘a just and lasting peace’

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2 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: A new age of geopolitics has begun. As Trump threatens to turn his back on Europe, will Starmer and EU leaders become masters of their own destinies

We are at a historic watershed in the transatlantic alliance which has protected Europe so well these past 80 years since our continent emerged from the ashes of World War II.

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

Watch live 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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2 h. ago Watch live: David Lammy announces new Russia sanctions on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

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

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2 h. ago UN assembly condemns Russia’s Ukraine invasion despite US opposition

Vote came shortly after G7 leaders failed to agree on a joint statement condemning Russia’s war

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3 h. ago Zelenskyy says Kyiv and US working ‘productively’ on economic deal as UN holds meeting on Ukraine

Ukraine president addresses leaders of G7 countries via video on third anniversary of war as UN meets in New YorkThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Interfaith leaders hold prayer service at Ukrainian church in London to mark third war anniversary

Interfaith leaders hold prayer service at Ukrainian church in London to mark third war anniversary  Yahoo

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3 h. ago 'We feel tired and hopeless': Ukrainian refugee reflects on three years of war

Hanna Zarytska said her friends and family in Ukraine “simply live each day without expectations”

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3 h. ago Cat owners learn new way to make pets feel safe – and it's making them emotional

An owner has shared a video of them brushing their cat's head with a wet toothbrush and claims that it will remind the feline of their kittenhood and make them feel safe

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3 h. ago WWE icon Dave Bautista begs Netflix for Gears of War update and says 'get it together'

Dave Bautista has been attached to a Gears of War movie for years, but now the former WWE Champion is pushing Netflix to get the ball rolling on the project once and for all

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3 h. ago Three years of war in Ukraine: Ask our world affairs editor anything

The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains what the latest developments mean for Ukraine, Russia, and the wider global order – and to answer your questions on where the war goes next

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3 h. ago In the shadow of Gaza, Israel’s new offensive in the West Bank threatens to break out into all

Overshadowed by Gaza, the latest West Bank offensive - which Israel launched on January 21, two days after the current ceasefire in Gaza took hold - threatens to open a new, bloody chapter

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3 h. ago Watch live: David Lammy to announce new Russia sanctions on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

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

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3 h. ago I hope the war will end this year, says Volodymyr Zelensky on third anniversary of Ukraine conflict

PM says UK will help Ukraine achieve ‘a just and lasting peace’

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4 h. ago Incendiary devices explode outside Russian consulate in Marseille

No injuries reported after incident on Monday, which marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThree improvised explosive devices have been thrown at the Russian consulate in the southern French port city of Marseille but no one was injured, according to a French police source.Only two of the devices detonated in the attack on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the source said. Continue reading...

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