Trump-Putin summit preparations underway, Russian foreign minister says

The U.S. offered a draft U.N. resolution that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow's forces from Ukraine.

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G20 meeting of foreign ministers gets underway in South Africa amid tensions with US

Foreign ministers from G20 countries will meet in Johannesburg on Thursday, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. ...
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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 - 3d
IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes

The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.
ABC News - 3d
Trump 'doesn't care' what happens to Ukraine, former foreign minister claims as U.S.-Kyiv relations sour

U.S. President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be concerned about Ukraine's post-war future, the country's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told CNBC.
CNBC - 3d
Preparations under way for meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says

Russian and US leaders will meet face to face in move towards normalising relations, deputy foreign minister says. Preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin ...
The Guardian - 2d
Ministers ignored evidence of farm animals poisoned by lead, experts say

Government accused of failing to ‘get to grips’ with cases showing impact on livestock reared near abandoned mines in England
Financial Times - 3d
Trump right to engage Putin on peace talks, says minister

Bridget Phillipson says the US thawing diplomatic ties with Putin "brought Russians to the table".
BBC News - 1d
Trump is 'surrendering to the Russians,' Democratic Sen. Jack Reed says

In an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Democratic Sen. Jack Reed decried Trump's recent attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and alignment with Russia.
ABC News - 1d
Israel's defense minister says troops to remain in some West Bank refugee camps for 'coming year'

Israel's defense minister says he has instructed the military to prepare to remain in some of the occupied West Bank’s urban refugee camps “for the coming year.”
ABC News - 1d
Trump administration hasn't complied with order to halt foreign aid freeze, judge says

The Trump administration has not fully complied with a court order pausing the freezing of foreign assistance grants and contracts, a federal judge ruled.
NBC News - 3d
Carville: Trump polling 'collapse is already underway'

Democratic strategist James Carville said Thursday that President Trump's poll numbers are declining, claiming "the collapse is already underway." Speaking on Fox News's "Hannity," Carville said ...
The Hill - 3d
Zelensky Pushes Back Against U.S. Mineral Deal and Announces European Summit

The Ukrainian leader also said he would step down if Ukraine was allowed to join NATO, though it was unclear if he was serious or not.
The New York Times - 22h
The Influence of Foreign Aid

America is losing a diplomatic tool the government has relied on for decades.
The New York Times - 3d
Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia

President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctions
Financial Times - 3d
Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders

Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.
The New York Times - 4h
The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout

Plus, a James Bond takeover.
The New York Times - 3d
Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda

When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...
The Hill - 2d
As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?

China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.
The New York Times - 2d
Russian teen Andreeva caps Dubai run with title

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat Clara Tauson to win the Dubai Championships. Andreeva, 17, will make her debut in the WTA top 10 rankings next week.
ESPN - 1d
Europeans will need to decide which Russian sanctions to keep

And they should identify those they are willing to lift in order to secure a just and durable peace in Ukraine
Financial Times - 1d
Explosions hit Russian consulate in French city of Marseille

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Incendiary devices explode outside Russian consulate in Marseille

No injuries reported after incident on Monday, which marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Three improvised explosive devices have ...
The Guardian - 3h
NFL reportedly speaking to women accusing Justin Tucker of misconduct as investigation gets underway

Sixteen massage therapists from eight high-end spas in Baltimore have come forward to accuse Tucker of inappropriate behavior.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Even ‘Real Housewives’ Star Erin Lichy Is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs

The serial entrepreneur talks the growth of her mezcal brand Mezcalum and why she’s never bootstrapping a business again.
Inc. - 3d
Trump officials prepare plans to revive Title 42 policy to expel migrants

The Trump administration has prepared plans to implement a policy that would allow U.S. officials to swiftly expel migrants on the grounds that they could spread diseases.
CBS News - 1d
France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history

PARIS — Amélie Lévêque remembers the moment when she finally understood the unexplained bouts of depression and other disorders that had tormented her for more than two decades.
NBC News - 1d
Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back

Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.
The New York Times - 4h
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa

The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.
The New York Times - 4d
BBC pulls Gaza documentary featuring child whose father was Hamas minister

Show removed from iPlayer as ‘further due diligence’ carried out and critics ask if any Hamas members were paid for filming. A BBC documentary about Gaza has been pulled from its iPlayer service ...
The Guardian - 3d
Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages faces standards probe

Andrew Gwynne is investigated over "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House".
BBC News - 3d
German Defence Minister Pistorius laments 'catastrophic' SPD result

Yahoo News - 23h
UK ministers head to India in search of trade deal they hope will boost economy

Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour government. Ministers are relaunching negotiations with India this week in an attempt to clinch a ...
The Guardian - 20h
NZ minister resigns after he 'placed hand' on staff's arm

The incident last week comes months after he allegedly called a winery worker a "loser".
BBC News - 11h
New Zealand minister quits after having ‘placed hand’ on staffer’s arm

‘I took the discussion too far,’ says commerce minister Andrew Bayly, calling his own behaviour ‘overbearing’. A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he had resigned from his post after ...
The Guardian - 36m
Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups
ABC News - 4d
Vance: Biggest threat to Europe is influx of 'unvetted foreign migrants'

During an appearance at CPAC, Vice President JD Vance said he believed the "biggest threat" to countries in Europe was "unvetted foreign migrants," and criticized the Biden administration for its ...
NBC News - 4d
Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations

Dozens of employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections have been reassigned or forced out, according to current and former officials.
The New York Times - 3d
In foreign policy, Trump needs to be more like Reagan, less like Biden

The Biden administration's reluctance to take action against Russia in Ukraine has been criticized, while Trump's new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made similar rookie mistakes, potentially ...
The Hill - 1d
How DR Congo's Tutsis become foreigners in their own country

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