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Donald Trump says a peace deal for Ukraine could involve what he called “some swapping of territories to the betterment of both sides.” Speaking at the White House, the US President said the conflict has been raging for three and a half years with heavy losses on both sides. He said the negotiations are complicated but that he’s looking at ways to recover some territory while also agreeing to exchanges. […]

Donald Trump says he’s willing to meet Vladimir Putin, even if the Russian president refuses to sit down with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy. When asked by a reporter if a meeting between the two leaders was a condition, Trump replied, "No, he doesn't. No." A Kremlin aide has since claimed talks between Moscow and Washington could take place in the coming days. The same official said the US floated the idea […]

Birmingham Airport’s runway has been closed after a small aircraft made an emergency landing this afternoon. West Midlands Police say one person suffered minor injuries in the incident, which happened just before 1.40pm. Emergency services, including officers from the airport’s dedicated police team, were quickly on the scene. Birmingham is the UK’s seventh busiest airport, and disruption to flights is expected throughout the day. The US Secretary of State Marco […]

A father has been jailed for 10 years after crashing his car while high on cocaine and suffering an epileptic fit, killing his teenage son. Daniel Burba was driving his wife’s Peugeot van on the M6 near Lancaster in April when it veered off the road and hit a tree. His 14-year-old son, Ryan Morgan, died at the scene from head injuries. The crash happened between junctions 34 and 33 […]

Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron’s new migrant deal is set to come into force on Tuesday, with detentions expected to begin by the end of the week. The “one in, one out” pilot scheme allows the UK to return some people who crossed the Channel illegally, in exchange for asylum seekers in France with family ties to Britain. The European Commission has now given the plan the […]

The victim of a fatal stabbing in southeast London has been named as 26-year-old Ayowale Aledejana. Police were called to Monson Road in New Cross on Saturday evening following reports of a man with stab wounds. Emergency teams from the London Ambulance Service and the air ambulance also attended, but despite their efforts, Mr Aledejana, from South Norwood in Croydon, died at the scene. Two people have now been arrested […]

Hamas says it will not lay down its weapons unless an independent Palestinian state is created with Jerusalem as its capital. The militant group issued the statement following reports that a US envoy had suggested Hamas was open to disarmament. In a strongly worded response, Hamas reaffirmed its position, calling armed resistance a legitimate and legal right while the occupation continues. The statement added this right could only be relinquished […]

Donald Trump says he’s ordered two nuclear submarines to be moved into position following what he described as “highly provocative” comments from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev, who now sits on Russia’s Security Council, had warned the US to remember Moscow’s Cold War-era nuclear capabilities. Trump wrote online that the submarines were being deployed “just in case” the Russian threat turned out to be more than words. A 76-year-old […]

The most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2024 have been revealed, with some new additions to the top 100. Athena and Yahya appear for the first time. Muhammad remains the most common name for boys, followed by Noah and Oliver. For girls, Olivia holds the top spot again, ahead of Amelia and Lily. The figures were published by the Office for National Statistics and are based on […]

Canada is planning to formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. But the move depends on conditions being met, including a commitment from the Palestinian Authority to reform its governance and to hold elections in 2026 — with Hamas excluded from the process. Carney says he spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas earlier this week. He also criticised Israel, […]