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Goodbye Lenin: Finnish museum reinvents itself in response to shifting relations with Russia
Former Lenin Museum in Tampere, which opened in 1946 as a symbol of Finnish-Russian friendship, has rebranded amid Ukraine war. A Finnish museum dedicated to the Russian Soviet leader Vladimir ...The Guardian - 4d -
Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation
Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliationABC News - 4d -
Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir
The book by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former New Zealand diplomat, addresses Facebook’s impact on democracy during a crucial period in its history.NBC News - 4d -
Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India
U.S. tariffs could push allies to forge closer relationships with other countries like China and India, according to former U.S. diplomat Wendy Cutler.CNBC - 9h -
Trump doubles down on tariffs threat amid market downturn
President Trump is doubling down on his widespread tariffs threats despite a stock market downturn that has helped fuel anxiety the nation could slide into a recession. Trump escalated the tit for ...The Hill - 2d -
Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies
Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 5h -
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal heads to Moscow after Kyiv agrees
Ukraine said Tuesday it is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will now take the deal to the Russians. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
Trinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’
Travellers from country now need visas with decision reportedly made in response to rising asylum claims. UK politics live – latest updates Trinidad and Tobago has described Britain’s new visa ...The Guardian - 1d -
Putin visits Russian troops in fatigues, vows to defeat Ukraine
Speaking while dressed in fatigues, President Vladimir Putin says his main priority is to defeat Ukraine in the shortest time possible. It comes as a team from the United States heads to Moscow, ...NBC News - 1d -
Ukraine loses ground in Kursk as US cuts off support
Moscow’s troops gain territory around the Russian town of Sudzha ahead of crucial talks between Kyiv and Washington this weekFinancial Times - 4d -
Poland’s president urges US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory
Call from Andrzej Duda aimed at deterring future Russian aggression likely to be viewed as highly provocative in MoscowFinancial Times - 1d -
Putin threatens to treat Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk as ‘terrorists’ ahead of US envoy’s Moscow visit – live
Russian president makes threats in first visit since Ukrainian incursion as world waits for Kremlin’s reaction to ceasefire proposal. Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects ...The Guardian - 1d -
What to know about Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's international negotiations
NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports on U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s growing stature in the Trump administration as the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks around the ...NBC News - 6d -
Dread haunts Gaza as airstrikes dent hopes of renewed ceasefire
The territory is mired in a ‘grey zone’ of uncertainty as the peace process has stalled and neither side seems willing to compromise. Fears of a return to war in Gaza are intensifying this weekend, ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘They brought it on themselves’: a new low in US-Ukraine relations
Diplomats gasp as Keith Kellogg claims Zelenskyy to blame for soured relations with America. There was an audible gasp in the room at the Council on Foreign Relations as Keith Kellogg, the White ...The Guardian - 5d -
Rubio Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine After Reaching His Own With Musk
After blowing up at Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to bolster his position. He is seeing Saudi and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia and allied diplomats in Canada.The New York Times - 3d -
Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.The New York Times - 1d -
Watch live: Senate questions Trump's Canada, Mexico ambassador nominees
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Thursday for President Trump's nominees to serve as ambassadors to Canada, Mexico and Japan. If confirmed, Peter Hoekstra, a longtime ...The Hill - 1d -
3 Bulgarians Found Guilty of Spying for Russia in UK and Europe
The group of Bulgarians, who were living in the U.K., were convicted by a London jury of conducting surveillance operations across Europe on behalf of the Russian state.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump envoys begin Russia outreach after Ukraine breakthrough
Trump administration officials are reaching out to their Russian counterparts as the White House says the ball is in Moscow’s court to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. National security adviser ...The Hill - 1d -
Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall expelled, suspended
Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last year have been suspended, expelled or had their degrees temporarily revoked.ABC News - 16h -
Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.
U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.The New York Times - 20h -
Taiwan revokes residency for Chinese TikTok influencer
Spouse of Taiwanese citizen had advocated for annexation by BeijingFinancial Times - 2d -
Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions
The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.”The New York Times - 17h -
Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Moscow
Massive drone strikes on Moscow left a trail of destruction in residential areas in Ukraine’s largest ever attack on the city according to local officials. The attacks come as the U.S. and Ukraine ...NBC News - 3d -
Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?
The Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.BBC News - 3d -
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Out of Putin’s war and Trump’s treachery, a new Europe is being born | Nathalie Tocci
The EU has its Trojan horses and Nato’s cornerstone has crumbled. But European allies, including the UK, are bound by an urgent shared purpose. Moscow’s immense military mobilisation is clearly not ...The Guardian - 2d -
What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?
The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffective. Ukraine’s agreement to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its war against ...The Guardian - 2d -
Putin adviser says ceasefire gives nothing to Russia, would only help Ukraine
An adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin said a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire gave nothing to Russia and only benefited Ukraine, in one of Moscow’s first public signs of opposition to a deal ...The Hill - 1d -
Best Employers: UK
In this report, we highlight the FT’s ranking of the 500 best employers in the UK. Plus: employers rethink what makes a workplace desirable; healthcare pay lags behind worker commitment; ...Financial Times - 4d -
Stocks tumble after Trump imposes tariffs and Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow: Morning Rundown
Trump changes tone on markets as stocks tumble. Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow. Love isn’t blind to politics. Push to treat measles with supplements.NBC News - 3d -
After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance
Germany, France and UK sweep away old rules in pledge to do ‘whatever it takes’ to defend Europe from Russian threat. When he rose to his feet at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Keir ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump to increase steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada in response to electricity surcharge
President Trump on Tuesday said his administration will increase planned steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada in response to an electricity surcharge the Ontario government imposed in the ...The Hill - 3d -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon are warning Frank Bisignano, the nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, that he will be responsible if ...NBC News - 1d -
Putin Visits Kursk to Cheer Russian Troops Trying to Oust Ukraine
The trip comes as President Trump looks to secure the Russian leader’s support for a 30-day cease-fire.The New York Times - 1d -
Finland Finds Russian Mercenary Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine
A court sentenced Voislav Torden, a commander in a Russian paramilitary group, to life in prison for the attack and mutilation of Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.The New York Times - 2h -
How much will the UK be hit by tariffs and what happens next?
How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?BBC News - 2d -
Europe's response to the threat from Trump
Post-war security and trade framework crumbles under new US leadershipFinancial Times - 1d -
Illegal working in UK was unbearable, migrant says
A migrant who returned home after working in a Cannabis farm in the UK is warning other Albanians.BBC News - 3d
