18 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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39 m. 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

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43 m. 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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58 m. ago Revealed: BBC 'poured £400,000 into controversial Gaza documentary' which featured Hamas leader's son

The row over the BBC'S Gaza documentary deepened on Monday after it emerged the corporation spent £400,000 on the controversial film.

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65 m. 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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92 m. ago Patrick Schwarzenegger's mum had no idea he was completely nude in The White Lotus

Maria Shriver has admitted that she didn't notice her son Patrick Schwarzenegger was naked in 'The White Lotus' - she was just focused on his face

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93 m. ago Ben White may end England exile after holding talks with Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel will name his first England squad ahead of World Cup qualification fixtures next month and has reached out to Arsenal defender Ben White before making his selection

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1 hour ago Trump says Europe must take ‘central role’ in Ukraine’s security as Macron says peace agreement ‘must not mean a surrender’ – live

US and French presidents touted productive talks at the White House amid concerns over US position on UkraineThe 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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1 hour ago Trump says DOGE has ‘nothing to do with constitution’ as he and France’s Macron face press: Live updates

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

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1 hour ago Trump and Macron show unity and avoid sideshow as they meet in White House to push for end of Ukraine war

Trump has effectively shifted U.S. policy to favor Russia over Ukraine since taking office last month

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2 h. ago Donald Trump rudely leaves Macron at White House door and makes him perch at Oval Office table

Emmanuel Macron appeared to have been sidelined by Mr Trump during his visit to the White House, with humiliating pictures showing the French leader perched at the edge of his desk

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2 h. ago The White Lotus has surprise cameo from Oscar winner that fans may have missed

There was a blink and you'll miss it moment on the second episode of the third season of White Lotus. An Oscar winner made a cameo but you really had to be paying attention to get it.

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2 h. ago Doctors Without Borders halts activities at Sudan's Zamzam camp due to heavy fighting

MSF said it has suspended all activities in Zamzam camp, Sudan, which homes around 500,000 people seeking safety from the conflict

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3 h. ago Trump has changed Ukraine debate ‘for the better’, says Downing Street

Starmer’s spokesperson says US intervention ‘could bring lasting peace’ as No 10 treads carefully before White House visitDonald Trump has changed the global conversation around Ukraine “for the better”, Downing Street has said, as the UK imposed further sanctions on Russia in an effort to force Vladimir Putin to make concessions.As world leaders marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said the US president had opened the door to talks that could bring lasting peace. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago US votes against UN resolution condemning Russia for war as Macron and Trump meet at White House

US accused of ‘betrayal’ as it votes alongside Russia and North Korea against UN resolution condemning war

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4 h. ago Joe Root backs ‘brilliant leader’ Jos Buttler as England face crucial game

Make-or-break match looms against Afghanistan Brydon Carse ruled out of tournament with injuryJoe Root has stressed Jos Buttler’s white-ball setup is in better shape than the Test side that buckled towards the back end of his own captaincy, as England attempt to keep their Champions Trophy hopes alive in their controversial match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.Battling to reach the semi-finals after the record-breaking five-wicket defeat against Australia over the weekend, England have endured a further blow with news that the fast bowler Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the tournament with the recurrence of a toe injury. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump heralds prospect of 'major' economic deals with Putin deepening divide with Europe as he meets Macron

President Emmanuel Macron of France became the first European leader to meet Trump at the White House Monday, as the continent rallies its arguments in defense of Ukraine.

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4 h. ago Donald Trump puts French President Emmanuel Macron in two embarrassing positions on his visit to Washington DC

Emmanuel Macron became the second European leader to meet Donald Trump at the White House today, as the continent rallies its arguments in defense of Ukraine.

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4 h. ago Gogglebox star Izzi Warner stuns at wedding days after revealing new relationship with boyfriend

Izzi lifted the lid on her mystery man after she received an adroable Valentine's present.

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4 h. ago Trump and Macron share awkward long handshake after White House snub

Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron shared an awkward handshake after the US president snubbed his French counterpart by not greeting him at the White House upon his arrival on Monday, 24 February.

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