The Papers: 'US rift with Ukraine grows' and 'UK hunts new allies'

Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball's popularity surges

The U.S. Tennis Association says participation in the sport around the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024

ABC News - Feb. 19

UK, Ukraine sign loan agreement after 'meaningful and warm' visit

The United Kingdom agreed to loan Ukraine around $3 billion on Saturday to support their efforts in the war against Russia after a contentious White House meeting left the world wondering about the ...

The Hill - 2d

UK and France to prepare Ukraine peace plan for Trump, Starmer says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

ABC News - 1d

UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says

Sir Keir Starmer also says he believes the US president wants peace, despite last week's Oval Office row with Ukraine's leader.

BBC News - 1d

Kendrick Lamar earns first UK number one with Not Like Us

The diss track, the knockout blow in his feud with Drake, is now number one in both the US and UK.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Surge in UK university students using AI to complete work

Rapid spread of technology raises questions about how to assess undergraduate work

Financial Times - 6d

US intelligence chief criticises UK demand for Apple data ‘back door’

Tulsi Gabbard said move would make Americans more vulnerable to ‘cyber exploitation’

Financial Times - 5d

US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand

Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.

BBC News - 5d

UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump

The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.

BBC News - 4d

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 - 4d

Zelenskyy says US support ‘crucial’ as he lands in UK for Starmer meeting

Ukraine president also due to meet other European leaders as he attempts to mitigate fallout from Washington fiasco. Live reaction to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump and Vance Volodymyr ...

The Guardian - 2d

Starmer urged to use defence spending boost to revive UK manufacturing

Make UK chief calls for support for small businesses as Europe faces pressure from US to shoulder security cost

Financial Times - 2h

How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail

Flats maker Rothy's is growing profitably after expanding into wholesale and building its store fleet. In 2024, it saw sales grow 17%.

CNBC - 6d

How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail

Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Rothy’s just recorded its best year on record after the company appointed retail veteran Jenny Ming, one of the co-founders of Old Navy, as its CEO.

NBC News - 6d

US, Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal, Ukraine says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington on Friday.

ABC News - 6d

Europe and US clash over Ukraine in G7 and UN

EU and Trump administration differ over blaming Russia in rival draft resolutions

Financial Times - Feb. 24

US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on Ukraine

The UK and France abstain as the UN Security Council passes a text that does not criticise Moscow.

BBC News - Feb. 25

What Gettysburg teaches us about Ukraine and America

President Trump's comments about Ukraine remind us of the ideals enunciated by Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address, highlighting the global dimension of the struggle for freedom and democracy.

The Hill - 6d

Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US

Donald Trump says the deal would give Ukraine "the right to fight on" in its war with Russia.

BBC News - 6d

Why Ukraine is negotiating a minerals deal with the US

A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.

BBC News - 6d

US-Ukraine minerals deal: the full text

The terms of the bilateral agreement between Kyiv and Washington

Financial Times - 6d

Ros Atkins on... the US-Ukraine mineral deal

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at what we know - and what we don't - about the US-Ukraine mineral deal.

BBC News - 5d

What are the terms of the US-Ukraine minerals deal?

Kyiv obtained some concessions from the Trump administration, but no postwar security guarantees

Financial Times - 5d

How much has the US given to Ukraine?

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US has given over $300bn to Ukraine, but he is incorrect.

BBC News - 4d

Putin hopeful after US talks on Ukraine ceasefire

Russian president says the first round held in Saudi Arabia lays the ‘groundwork for future co-operation’

Financial Times - 4d

Can Europe secure peace in Ukraine without the US?

With relations between Washington and Kyiv in tatters, we examine what can realistically be achieved for Zelenskyy. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Britain and France are trying, with ...

The Guardian - 1d

British ambassador calls on US and Ukraine to meet again

The United Kingdom's ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, said he believes the U.S. and Ukraine need to meet again to kick-start negotiations over the war between Ukraine and Russia. Mandelson ...

The Hill - 1d

Is King Charles the key to keeping Ukraine and US talking?

King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.

BBC News - 23h

Ukraine's shock over US military aid pause

One Ukrainian politician urged Trump "not to play with these dangerous issues because we're talking about lives".

BBC News - 19m

The papers: 'Charmer Starmer' with the 'Trump card'

The prime minister's diplomatic efforts with Donald Trump in Washington dominate the papers on Friday.

BBC News - 4d

Meghan’s New Name? He’s Been Using It for Years.

The founder of a New York clothing brand learned that he had something in common with the Duchess of Sussex this week: a business called As Ever.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Starmer says UK is prepared to put troops in Ukraine to support peace deal during Trump presser

President Trump held a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House where they discussed the future of Ukraine's security if a peace deal with Russia is reached. ...

CBS News - 4d

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy willing to ‘restore dialogue’ with Trump as European leaders head to UK for defence summit

European heads of government and leaders of Canada and Turkey will attend talks aimed at presenting a united front on Ukraine crisis. What we know on day 1,103. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - 2d

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