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Trump-Putin call ‘not a betrayal’ of Ukraine, insists US’s Hegseth as he heads for Nato showdown – Europe live
US defence minister meets Nato counterparts in Brussels after Trump says he is ready to negotiate a Ukrainian ceasefire with Russia. Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate ...The Guardian - 21m -
The Economic Consequences of the (Ukraine) Peace
With apologies to John Maynard KeynesFinancial Times - 41m -
26-year-old mother charged in alleged murder of 4-month-old son
A mother in Alabama has been arrested and charged with the alleged murder of her 4-month-old son after an autopsy found that he had been severely injured, police said.ABC News - 2h -
Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Among the topics the leaders discussed in their first confirmed conversation of President Trump’s second term was ending the war in Ukraine, he said.The New York Times - 9h -
Ukraine's NATO membership and return to old borders is "unrealistic," Secretary Hegseth says
President Trump said he will likely meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Trump spoke with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately about immediate ...CBS News - 10h -
Hegseth calls return to old Ukraine borders 'unrealistic'
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth says Ukraine keeping prewar borders 'unrealistic' Defense ...The Hill - 11h -
Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine’s Prewar Borders Is ‘Unrealistic’
In his first trip abroad, the new U.S. defense secretary told allies, including NATO officials, that a durable peace could only come “with a realistic assessment of the battlefield.”The New York Times - 11h -
BBC reporter asks Trump about return to pre-2014 Ukraine borders
The US President took questions from the press in the Oval Office after announcing he would be meeting Putin in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - 12h -
Hegseth Takes Aim at Domestic Enemies as Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth has spent much of his first weeks in office focused on culture wars while saying little about America’s adversaries.The New York Times - 17h -
Hegseth visits NATO as allies await US Ukraine plans
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic and in sweeping remarks suggested Kyiv should abandon hopes of winning all its territory back from RussiaABC News - 17h -
No lasting peace in Ukraine without European role in talks, leaders say after Trump-Putin call
Statement from countries including France, Germany and UK comes after US president says he and Putin are ready to begin talks. European powers, including Britain, France and Germany, have said they ...The Guardian - 7h -
Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin call
The US and Russia leaders speak over the phone after Trump says Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.BBC News - 8h -
Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership in any ceasefire with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. will no longer be the "primary guarantor of security in Europe," which he said must step up to secure Ukraine.CBS News - 15h -
Hegseth's blunt message on Ukraine's war with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that U.S. troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia and is conceding that the U.S. ally's mission to return to its pre-2014 borders is an ...CBS News - 16h -
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
The US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine's future defence.BBC News - 16h -
Hegseth says it's "unrealistic" for Ukraine to return to its pre-2014 borders
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, "We want... a sovereign and prosperous Ukraine, but we must start by recognizing that returning to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic ...CBS News - 19h -
US says return to pre-2014 Ukraine borders ‘unrealistic’ and European security is no longer top priority – Europe live
US defence secretary Peter Hegseth issued the warning to allies at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group’s meeting in Brussels. Back to Budapest, where the Alternative für Deutschland’s co-leader ...The Guardian - 19h -
Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace deal with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” as the Trump administration looks to broker an end to Russia’s war in the country. ...The Hill - 19h -
US no longer ‘primarily focused’ on Europe’s security, says Pete Hegseth
US defence secretary says Europe should lead in defending Ukraine and that restoring pre-2014 borders is unrealistic. Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump’s newly appointed defence ...The Guardian - 19h -
Russia attacks Ukraine's capital, rules out returning any occupied land
Ukraine's leader says a Russian strike on Kyiv shows Putin is "not preparing for peace," as the Kremlin rules out swapping occupied territory for a peace deal.CBS News - 20h -
Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies
"The bloodshed must stop and this war must end," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.ABC News - 20h -
Pete Hegseth tells NATO that a return to Ukraine's 2014 borders is 'unrealistic'
Defense Secretary Hegseth said it was “unrealistic” to aim for a return to Ukraine’s borders as they were before 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea.NBC News - 20h -
Military families in Germany protest against Pete Hegseth
On a visit to a U.S. military hub in Stuttgart, Germany, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was booed by around two dozen people who live at the base in an apparent demonstration against the Trump ...NBC News - 1d -
Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case
Steve Bannon, the confidant of President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding New Yorkers who donated to "We Build the Wall," an online fundraiser.ABC News - 1d -
U.S. border czar shrugs off Pope Francis' condemnation of deportations
President Trump's border czar says Pope Francis should "stick to the Catholic Church," as the pontiff slams U.S. mass deportationsCBS News - 1d -
Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case, avoids jail time
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon pleaded guilty Tuesday in his fraud case related to a privately built border wall — a deal that will allow him to avoid jail time. Bannon, a right-wing media ...The Hill - 1d -
Steve Bannon pleads guilty to fraud charge in border wall case
Trump ally will avoid jail time over scheme related to duping those who donated to private effort to build barrier. Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge related to duping ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump border czar knocks Pope Francis's criticism: 'Fix the Catholic Church'
"Border czar" Tom Homan, who oversees President Trump’s mass deportation program, shot back at Pope Francis after he chastised the administration’s approach to immigration enforcement. “I’ve got ...The Hill - 1d -
Hegseth moves to implement Trump’s ban on transgender troops
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth moves to implement Trump’s ban on transgender troops ...The Hill - 2d -
Smuggling gangs have taken hold, Cooper says during border debate
MPs are holding a debate in the House of Commons on Labour's plans to overhaul border measures.BBC News - 2d -
Hegseth orders pause on gender-affirming care for transgender service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming care for all active duty service members in a memo to senior Pentagon and military leaders.ABC News - 2d -
Hegseth moves to implement Trump's ban on transgender troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military to pause integrating new transgender recruits and suspend planned medical procedures meant to treat current service members diagnosed with ...The Hill - 2d -
Hegseth: ‘We welcome DOGE at DOD’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he welcomes Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) at the Department of Defense as both look to cut spending. Hegseth joined former Fox News ...The Hill - 2d -
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Basketball Hall of Famer Hubie Brown calls his last NBA game at 91 years old
A fixture of basketball sidelines who won an ABA championship and coached the Hawks, Knicks and Grizzlies, Hubie Brown is best known to generations of fans for imparting his wisdom in the broadcast ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.BBC News - 4d -
My son’s father died, but his stepmother won’t return his calls. We don’t even know if there’s a will. What now?
“My son is hurt, to say the least, that she is acting this way.”MarketWatch - 4d -
How Much Can 10,000 Mexican Troops Achieve at the Border?
To stave off U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border. Analysts and former officials question whether they can effectively stop the flow of fentanyl.The New York Times - 6d -
'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border
"Border czar" Tom Homan said he expects to use the U.S. military if Mexican cartels target American troops on the border.ABC News - 6d
