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UK defence secretary to discuss ‘parameters’ of Ukraine peace plan in US talks
John Healey flies to Washington to persuade American counterpart to offer military ‘backstop’ for European forceFinancial Times - 12h -
Carville says Trump ‘trying to harm’ US with actions on Ukraine, tariffs
Democratic strategist James Carville ripped into President Trump's recent moves on Ukraine and tariffs, accusing the president of deliberately hurting the country. “He’s actually trying to harm the ...The Hill - 7h -
Top Zelensky aide says Ukraine-US meeting 'in near future'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s top aide said a meeting between Washington and Kyiv delegations was scheduled for the “near future” to further discuss peace talks that could end the ...The Hill - 6h -
Why does a big elk sound so puny?
In this animated video essay, "Sunday Morning" contributor Robert Krulwich and animator Nate Milton go inside one of Nature's mysteries, to examine why an adult male elk, weighing around half a ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Gold £4.8m toilet raid 'sounded like explosion'
Three men are standing trial over the theft of a gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
The Sound of Music at 60: a flawed but enduring cultural touchpoint
The 1965 musical has its faults but it remains a deserving and enduring point of reference for so many of us. Many of the formative films of my childhood come with crisp sense memories of the first ...The Guardian - 3d -
Christie: Trump 'looks and sounds like an ally of Putin'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday that President Trump “looks and sounds like an ally" of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments from Christie came during a panel ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump says peace deal to end war in Ukraine could happen 'within weeks'
President Trump met with France’s President Macron regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump is pushing for a deal to access Ukraine’s minerals as a way to repay the U.S. for billions of dollars in ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Macron warns against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine as Trump claims Putin will accept peacekeeper deal
Macron and Trump disagree over aid and securing a lasting peace after US president says Russian counterpart has ‘no problem’ with European forces in Ukraine. . Emmanuel Macron, the French ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Bill O'Reilly: Trump wants Nobel Peace Prize via Ukraine peace deal
O'Reilly defended Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has entered its third year.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
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 - 6d -
Starmer’s diplomatic flurry puts him at centre of attempts to shape Ukraine-Russia deal
PM’s decision to bring forward Zelenskyy meeting and forge Franco-British peace plan shows UK can still play global leadership role . Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates As Keir Starmer ...The Guardian - 3d -
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal off after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the economic deal with Ukraine is off the table after the heated Oval Office meeting — which Bessent attended — ...CBS News - 3d -
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal is not on the table after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.CBS News - 3d -
Europe has a lot to do before it can exert real influence on a Ukraine peace deal
The continent’s role in any ceasefire will be limited unless countries commit more to Kyiv and the Zelenskyy-Trump relationship is repaired. Ukraine war: live updates Europe and the UK are ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Zelenskyy says he is ‘ready to work under Trump’s strong leadership’ to negotiate Ukraine peace deal – Europe live
Ukrainian president says his country is ready to sign minerals and security agreement while admitting issues over White House meeting. New EU plans to strengthen Europe’s defence industry and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Middle East crisis live: Trump envoy says US expects second phase of Israel-Hamas deal to proceed
Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would keep following the path of slain chief Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday during ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Trump is using the presidency to seek golf deals – hardly anyone’s paying attention | Mohamad Bazzi
A deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV league would directly benefit the US president’s family business. In his first month in office, Donald Trump destroyed federal agencies, fired ...The Guardian - 6d -
Cowboys free agency rumors: Here's who Dallas plans to use franchise tag on if deal doesn't happen by deadline
Dallas is motivated to keep Osa Odighizuwa under contract for years to comeCBS Sports - 3d -
Taiwan vows most advanced tech will not go to US under $100bn Trump deal
Country’s government says deal with TSMC needs assessment as opposition claims it will reduce defences. Business live – latest updates Taiwan’s government has promised its most advance ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Notes on Surviving the Fire' isn't a rape-revenge thriller. It's a journey of grief
Christine Murphy's 'Notes on Surviving the Fire' isn't interested in a tidy detective narrative. The emotionally resonant novel will stick with you for a while.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials
Several voters took note of a speech by Vice President JD Vance this month, when he told European leaders to stop shunning parties deemed “extreme.”The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
The research note that’s raising eyebrows: Microsoft reportedly is cancelling data-center leases.
Is Microsoft starting to have doubts after artificial-intelligence demand?MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Trey Smith free agency: Chiefs GM Brett Veach says team is 'pretty optimistic' it can retain Pro Bowl guard
Smith is one of the top free agents on the market this offseason regardless of positionCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy
The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
China supports 'recent consensus' between US and Russia on Ukraine war, foreign minister says
China supports “the recent consensus” between the U.S. and Russia on the war in Ukraine, said Wang Yi, the country’s foreign minister, amid ongoing discussions about bringing an end to the nearly ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says
Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles
Political and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow does not attack Ukraine again once the guns fall silentABC News - Feb. 21 -
Martin Rowson on Britain desperately clinging to the US while Trump abandons Ukraine – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says – Europe live
Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine on Tuesday. Donald Trump’s shocking and mendacious attack this week on the Ukrainian president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
US, Russian officials to meet again within 2 weeks to discuss Ukraine war: Russia
U.S. and Russian officials will meet again within two weeks to discuss ending the war in Ukraine after re-establishing diplomatic relations this week, Russia says.ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Ukraine's fate hinges on US need to drive a wedge between Russia and China again
Diplomacy between adversaries is crucial to defuse tensions and prevent direct conflict.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
UN Security Council passes US resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to war in Ukraine
Move that was backed by Russia and China deals further blow to western unityFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
The radical shift in US policy that shut Ukraine out amid talks to end war
The first month of President Donald Trump's second term has already delivered a radical American pivot on Russia's offensive war against Ukraine.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Putin ready to work with US companies on mining rare-earth deposits in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation was ready to work with U.S. companies to secure rare raw minerals within the nation’s borders in hopes of ending the conflict in Ukraine after three ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Trump says Putin will have to make concessions, US won't make guarantees to Ukraine
Trump said he will be signing the mineral deal with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday.ABC News - 6d