UK distances itself from Macron ceasefire proposal
Kyiv’s European allies sought to project unity at London summit
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Israel supports ceasefire proposal from U.S. envoy, Netanyahu says
Israel's government said early Sunday it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza through Ramadan and Passover.CBS News - 1d -
Gaza ceasefire talks stall, as Egypt proposes long-term reconstruction plan
Israel had agreed partial troop withdrawal by 9 March, but start of second phase of truce hits impasse. Talks aimed at maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza hit an impasse in Cairo on Saturday over ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel blocks aid to Gaza after Hamas refused ceasefire extension proposal
Israel blocked aid into Gaza and said it will not resume if Hamas does not accept its proposal to extend the current ceasefire. Israel warned Hamas of additional consequences if the militant group ...NBC News - 1d -
Israel halts aid to Gaza as Hamas rejects revised ceasefire proposal
First stage of the fragile truce lapsed early on SundayFinancial Times - 1d -
Macron joins G7 call from the White House
French President Emmanuel Macron joined a call with G7 leaders from the White House as he prepares to meet with President Donald Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.CBS News - 6d -
Key takeaways from Trump-Macron meeting
Three years after Russia launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, President Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House. Erica Brown has details.CBS News - 6d -
Trump indicates he is ready to accept UK proposal for Chagos Islands deal
Remarks are a significant win for Sir Keir Starmer as he visits the White House for talks over UkraineFinancial Times - 3d -
The question no one dares ask: what if Britain has to defend itself from the US? | George Monbiot
So much of our intelligence and military systems are shared or reliant on the US – if it becomes the enemy, it is already inside the gates. All the talk now is of how we might defend ourselves ...The Guardian - 4d -
Israel criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal
Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn’t extended.NBC News - 6h -
Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine
UK and France need to convince US to align with them over Ukraine, while at the UN Trump openly sides with Russia. Keir Starmer, when he visits the White House on Thursday, will have to pick up the ...The Guardian - 6d -
UK and France aim for new Ukraine peace deal as Macron pushes for initial 1-month truce
London and Paris pursue European plan after Zelenskyy’s furious encounter with TrumpFinancial Times - 8h -
Israel's refusal to withdraw from narrow strip of desert could threaten ceasefire
Israel’s refusal to withdraw from a narrow strip of desert on Gaza's border with Egypt, as called for in the ceasefire with Hamas, could threaten the truceABC News - 4d -
Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK
Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups
A bill to ban the sale of so-called lab-grown meat might seem like a no-brainer in Nebraska, where beef is kingABC News - Feb. 20 -
St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany
The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order
iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user dataFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
UK seeks to ban companies named in Grenfell report from government contracts
Public inquiry into deadly fire triggers proposals to reform way construction materials are tested and regulatedFinancial Times - 5d -
Privatised water companies escape scrutiny from UK regulator, inquiry finds
Ofwat has ‘limited mechanisms’ to check whether infrastructure investment has been carried outFinancial Times - 3d -
US and UK in talks on trade deal that could spare Britain from tariffs
Donald Trump says America is looking to forge pact as ‘quickly as it can be done’Financial Times - 3d -
Immigrant parents remove teenage sons from UK over stabbing fears
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Another ceasefire is under threat from Trump – the precarious deal between Lebanon and Israel | Mohamad Bazzi
Israel, seemingly with the US president’s blessing, has kept troops inside Lebanon. Renewed conflict with Hezbollah is looming. As global attention remains focused on the hostage-prisoner swaps ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Hamas to free 6 more Israeli hostages from Gaza Strip in latest step of ceasefire
Hamas is set to free six more Israeli hostages from the Gaza StripABC News - Feb. 22 -
Newborns in Gaza are dying from the cold as fears rise over ceasefire's next phase
Bundled up in baby blankets and wrapped in the warmth of her father’s arms, Sham Al-Shanbari came into the world at a time of relative calm in Gaza, born two weeks ago during the hard-won ceasefire ...NBC News - 5d -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?
Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White HouseBBC News - 6d -
UK steelmakers face £150mn annual bill from carbon charges, industry warns
Decision to wind down free emission allowances is an ‘earthquake moment’ for producersFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Third of emissions cuts must come from consumers, says UK climate watchdog
Government advisers call for an overhaul of domestic heating systems and suggest airfares could riseFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live
Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’. Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeaways European Commission ...The Guardian - 3d -
How do we end the war without ending Ukraine itself?
The damage being done to both sides is absurd in a rational world.The Hill - 6d -
Roberta Flack’s performances softly burned with the fire of life itself
The soul singer was ambitiously diverse in her musicianship, and enthralled at every turn – whether doing desolate folk cover versions or lighter, sophisticated pop. In the liner notes to 2023’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Donalds responds to DeSantis: 'My record in the state legislature speaks for itself'
Florida gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Wednesday responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) criticism that the congressman hasn’t been a part of conservative victories in ...The Hill - 4d -
When a Marriage Proposal Is the Deal Breaker
For some couples, a marriage proposal can mark the end of a relationship. Experts share tips on how to determine if you should move forward with an engagement and why it’s OK to say no.The New York Times - 55m -
Macron to warn Trump against looking weak to Putin
The French president is at the White House to appeal to Trump against rushing into a deal with Russia.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump holds press conference with French President Macron
Watch live coverage as President Trump and President Macron of France hold a joint press conference at the White House.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump meeting with France's Macron at the White House
French President Emmanuel Macron is at the White House for a meeting with President Trump. This comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches its third year. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Why Macron's meeting with Trump is pivotal for Ukraine's future
President Trump's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron comes at a pivotal time for European nations as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the Ukraine-Russia war. This comes three years ...CBS News - 6d
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Euro also surges as continent’s governments come under increasing pressure to boost military spendingFinancial Times - 1h -
How to respond to the realities of a more dangerous world
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