Vance criticised after comments on UK-French peacekeeping plan
US vice-president said deal unlikely to be secured by ‘some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years’
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Vance denies disrespecting UK over ‘random country’ peacekeeping remarks
The US vice-president faces criticism after saying troops from "some random country" will not deter Russia.BBC News - 10h -
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UK MPs condemn ‘deeply disrespectful’ JD Vance comments
US vice-president’s comments on proposed Anglo-French deployment to Ukraine prompt outrage. The shadow defence secretary and other MPs have reacted with fury after JD Vance appeared to describe a ...The Guardian - 13h -
JD Vance Ignites Outrage in UK With ‘Random Country’ Comment
The vice president denied that he was talking about Britain and France when he downplayed “20,000 troops from some random country” protecting Ukraine. No other countries have pledged troops.The New York Times - 11h -
Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball after 20 shots off target
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions.BBC News - 2d -
Mourinho given four-match ban for comments after Istanbul derby
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is banned for four games and fined £35,194 for comments after Monday's game with Galatasaray.BBC News - 5d -
Zelenskyy leaves White House after clash with Trump and Vance
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was seen leaving the White House after a heated exchange with President Trump and Vice President Vance. NBC News' Richard Engel reports that many in Kyiv view the ...NBC News - 4d -
Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky
They held up pro-Ukraine signs on the route that the vice-president and his family were expected to take to go skiing.BBC News - 2d -
Vance knocks Zelensky for ‘sense of entitlement’ after Oval Office spat
Vice President JD Vance on Monday knocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for "a certain sense of entitlement" during a clash with the Kyiv leader and President Trump in the Oval Office last ...The Hill - 1d -
Western Australia premier apologises after calling JD Vance a ‘knob’
Cook says ‘you’ve got to have one unprofessional moment’ as description wins applause at pre-election event. Who is Roger Cook? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - 20h -
Zelensky posts slew of thanks after Vance accuses him of being ungrateful for support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spent the last 24 hours making a public showing of gratitude by thanking leaders across the globe for their outpouring of support after Vice President Vance ...The Hill - 3d -
Pro-Ukraine protests erupt across US after Trump and Vance ‘ambush’ Zelenskyy
Demonstrators surge in Vermont, New York City and Boston after Oval Office debacle with US president and vice-president. Protests against the Trump administration erupted across the US on Saturday ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kremlin disputes Trump's claim about Ukraine peacekeepers
Trump said that Russian President Putin "has no problem with," peacekeepers in Ukraine, but the Kremlin contradicted those comments Tuesday.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Kremlin appears to contradict Trump on Ukraine peacekeepers
The Kremlin appeared to contradict President Trump’s claim that Russia would accept peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. “There is a position on this matter that was expressed by Russian Foreign ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Neutral Ireland insists it will ‘not be found wanting’ on Ukraine peacekeeping
Dublin government has approved bill presented by foreign minister to relax rules on deployment of Irish troops overseasFinancial Times - 10h -
Tinubu ex-ally criticises Nigeria reforms
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Prince William's Welsh speech criticised by professor
A pre-recorded was published on social media video to mark St David's Day in Wales.BBC News - 1d -
Details on Senate-passed GOP budget plan after "vote-a-rama"
Senate Republicans have passed a budget resolution after pulling an all-nighter through a process known as "vote-a-rama." The passage comes despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Oil Prices Fall After OPEC Plus Affirms Plan to Raise Production
The Saudi-led cartel said its members would start gradually pumping more oil in April.The New York Times - 1d -
Human rights expert accuses UN peacekeepers of violations in Central Africa Republic
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Hegseth comments on fired Pentagon officials
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on some of the top officials fired by the Trump administration. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Ferdinand: Carragher AFCON comments 'ignorant'
Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
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 - 6d -
BBC criticised by 500 media figures for pulling Gaza documentary
Gary Lineker, Anita Rani, Riz Ahmed and Miriam Margolyes are among the signatories on the open letter.BBC News - 5d -
Lewis Hamilton dismisses ‘older, white men’ criticising his move to Ferrari
Seven-time champion says winning is his ‘No 1 priority’ Eddie Jordan and Bernie Ecclestone scornful of signing Lewis Hamilton has delivered a stinging rebuke to criticism of his move from ...The Guardian - 5d -
Microsoft criticises CMA over ‘fundamental mistake’ in UK cloud probe
Tech group says antitrust regulator has ignored how AI is reshaping the tech industryFinancial Times - 4d -
Guerrero plans to become free agent after season, fails to reach long-term deal with Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plans to become a free agent after the season following the passing of his deadline to reach a long-term agreement with the Toronto Blue JaysABC News - Feb. 18 -
Senate Passes G.O.P. Budget Plan After Democrats Force Long Night of Votes
Before adopting Republicans’ budget resolution, senators engaged in an all-night parliamentary marathon that Democrats used to try to force the G.O.P. into politically damaging votes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
'Trump hasn't got any plan': Russians speak to BBC after three years of war
A BBC team asking Russians about their invasion of Ukraine draws police and state TV attention.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Trump and Vance Scolded Ukraine’s Leader
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How Trump's comments on Ukraine are rattling European allies
The diplomatic dispute between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has upended international protocols and rattled U.S. allies in Europe. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose
A season full of championship hopes in Philadelphia has turned into a debacle for the 76ers, and the latest blight came in a defeat to Brooklyn, their seventh straight loss, and one that saw ...ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Trump, Musk comment at first Cabinet meeting
President Trump allowed Elon Musk to join his first Cabinet meeting where they commented on potential fraud among federal employees and the cuts at different agencies. Mr. Trump also took questions ...CBS News - 6d -
News anchor presses Eric Adams on 'Negroes' comments
A news anchor pressed New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) over his use of the word “Negroes” at a Black History Month event. At a reception celebrating the month, the embattled Adams, who is ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump walks back Zelenskyy "dictator" comments
President Trump on Thursday appeared to walk back comments he made about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being a "dictator." During an Oval Office meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer, ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump backpedals Zelenskyy ‘dictator’ comment ahead of meeting
As President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to broker a deal to end the war overseas and give the United States access to their rare earth minerals, Trump ...NBC News - 4d -
Mourinho gets 4-game ban for derby comments
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Thursday following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Istanbul ...ESPN - 4d
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