Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks
"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"
Barcelona beat Real Madrid despite Mbappe hat-trick as LaLiga title nears
Kylian Mbappe scores all Real Madrid's goals in a 4-3 defeat as Barcelona place one hand on the LaLiga title.
Merino scores then sees red as Arsenal come back to draw 2-2 at Liverpool
Arsenal earn a draw at Liverpool, recovering from being 2-0 down, but are yet to secure Champions League qualification.
Iran and US talks upbeat despite disagreement over uranium enrichment
Talks described as positive by US but Iran will not back down from its ‘right’ to enrich uranium for energy
Iran and the US have ended a fourth round of talks on a surprisingly upbeat note, despite the two sides appearing far apart on the central issue of a uranium enrichment programme on Iranian soil.
The talks in Muscat, Oman lasted four hours and were described as positive by the US side. The Iranian foreign ministry said the “talks had been difficult but detailed to better understand each side’s positions”.
Continue reading...In Mideast, Trump plans to focus on business deals, not geopolitics – The Washington Post
- In Mideast, Trump plans to focus on business deals, not geopolitics The Washington Post
- Trump is visiting three of the world’s richest nations. Here’s what’s on their wish list CNN
- Opinion | This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally The New York Times
- Trump thinks he is shaping the Middle East. Instead, it’s Gulf states that will dictate US foreign policy | Simon Tisdall The Guardian
- Trump is stumbling into a catastrophic diplomatic error with the Middle East The Telegraph
Fragile truce holds between India, Pakistan after days of fierce exchanges
Ceasefire halts conflict that was spiralling towards a full-scale war.
Sudan’s army and RSF paramilitary launch attacks across war-ravaged nation
Port Sudan, el-Fasher, West Kordofan and West Darfur have all seen heavy fighting.
Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia – BBC
- Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia BBC
- Zelenskyy agrees to meet with Putin on Thursday Fox News
- Zelenskyy welcomes Russian overtures, but says ceasefire must come before peace talks NPR
- Kremlin focuses on draft 2022 deal for proposed peace talks Reuters
- Uncertainty and tension ahead of possible Ukraine peace talks The Economist
The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea – NPR
- The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea NPR
- Israel fully endorses Trump's plan for Gaza aid, minister says Reuters
- US envoy says Trump-backed Gaza aid mechanism to take effect soon, denies rift with Israel The Times of Israel
- Gaza: UN agencies reject Israeli plan to use aid as ‘bait’ UN News
- US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm BBC
Trump Gulf trip promises good news for US business – Financial Times
- Trump Gulf trip promises good news for US business Financial Times
- Trump is Middle East-bound for his first major international trip of his second term. Here’s what to watch CNN
- Trump seeking $1 trillion in deals during Gulf trip Axios
- Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US BBC
- After Driving Down Oil, Saudi Arabia’s MBS Looks for Trump Dividend Bloomberg
Detailed Operation Sindoor video shows before and after of India’s missile strike on Pakistan terror targets | Watch – Hindustan Times
- Detailed Operation Sindoor video shows before and after of India's missile strike on Pakistan terror targets | Watch Hindustan Times
- Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home Reuters
- India claims its strikes inside Pakistan territory last week killed over 100 militants AP News
- Live updates: Pakistan says India fired missiles at key military bases and that retaliation is underway CNN
- "Our Cities Had A Mass Raid Of Drones In Waves": Air Force on Operation Sindoor NDTV
‘Substantial progress’ at US-China trade talks, says Scott Bessent
US treasury secretary’s remarks on second day of meetings come after Trump hails ‘total reset’ in America-China ties
The US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has reported “substantial progress” in talks with China’s top economic officials to avoid a damaging trade war, but offered no details of an agreement reached as two days of negotiations wrapped up in Geneva.
Bessent said that details would be announced on Monday and that Donald Trump was fully aware of the results of the “productive talks”.
Continue reading...‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address – The Guardian
- ‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address The Guardian
- Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff The New York Times
- Metro Atlanta Catholic churches celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass as new leader WSB-TV
- Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother's Day AP News
- Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address BBC
Nottinghamshire families left unaware of babies’ blood test results in second NHS error
About 300 families may not have been told whether children carry trait for genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease
Hundreds of families in Nottinghamshire have potentially been left unaware of whether their babies may be carriers of certain genetic blood disorders, the second such NHS error to come to light since the start of this year.
About 300 families whose children were born between 2004 and September 2024 in Bassetlaw and mid-Nottinghamshire were identified by the NHS as being affected.
Continue reading...Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns
Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said.
Trump says planned gift of luxury plane from Qatar is a very ‘transparent’ deal
News of present known as ‘flying palace’ from royal family to replace Air Force One has ignited accusations of bribery and corruption
Donald Trump has indicated he is ready to accept a luxury plane being offered to the US president as a gift from Qatar’s royal family, almost immediately igniting accusations of bribery and corruption as well as commensurate criticism.
A statement from Qatar on Sunday acknowledged it had held discussions with the US about “the possible transfer” of a plane to be used temporarily by Trump as his presidential aircraft, usurping Air Force One. The emirate’s statement denied a final decision over the transfer had been made – or that it was a gift.
Continue reading...Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15 people, mostly women and children – AP News
- Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15 people, mostly women and children AP News
- Israel kills 13, including children, amid dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Israeli airstrikes kill 23 people in Gaza as international outcry over aid blockade grows PBS
- IDF strikes over 50 terror targets across Gaza as it continues operations The Jerusalem Post
- Shock and Fear Outside of a Gaza City Restaurant The New York Times
Ex-Royal Marine completes ‘world’s longest triathlon’ at Everest summit
Mitch Hutchcraft swam the Channel, cycled to India and ran to Nepal, covering 8,000 miles, to raise money for charity
A former Royal Marine has completed “the world’s longest triathlon”, which he started in the UK eight months ago and finished at the summit of Mount Everest.
Mitch Hutchcraft, from Cambridgeshire, travelled more than 13,000km (8,077 miles) in 240 days by swimming, cycling, running and trekking before reaching the world’s highest peak on Sunday.
Continue reading...Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother’s Day post
The US actress revealed that she had welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and was "elated beyond words".
NHS nurses could go on strike in pursuit of 25% pay rise, union boss warns
Exclusive: RCN’s Nicola Ranger says nurses could ‘bare our teeth’ as they seek restoration of lost earnings
Nurses deserve a 25% pay rise and may go on strike again unless ministers dramatically improve their “completely unacceptable” 2.8% offer to NHS staff, the profession’s leader has said.
Prof Nicola Ranger, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said nurses wanted full restoration of lost earnings and could “bare our teeth” in pursuit of that goal.
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