Ukrainians have voiced their shock and dismay at the US pausing its military aid to the country – what one politician called a “dangerous” situation. “We’ll see very soon the…
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UK: Trump’s commitment to Ukraine peace is sincere – PM Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs that US President Donald Trump’s commitment to achieving peace in Ukraine is “sincere”. The prime minister said Europe would have to do “the heavy…
UK: PM Keir Starmer won’t be derailed by Ukraine aid freeze – Rayner
Sir Keir Starmer will not be “derailed” in working to end the war in Ukraine after the US paused military aid to the country, the deputy prime minister has said.…
USA: President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s decision to pause all US aid to Ukraine is a bitter blow – not just for Kyiv but also European allies who have been lobbying the US…
Ireland: Man jailed for kicking pregnant partner in stomach
A man who kicked his partner in the stomach on the night she told him she was pregnant has been jailed for 18 months, with the same period on licence.…
Sweden: Police investigate suspected water pump sabotage
Swedish police are investigating a suspected sabotage incident on a water pump on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. Police told the BBC that the local government’s water…
Germany: One dead after car drives into crowd
One person has been killed and several others have been injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd of people in the city centre of Mannheim, western Germany. Mannheim police…
Vatican: Pope absent from St Peter’s Square for third week
For the third week in a row, Pope Francis has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing his written comments instead. Vatican officials…
UK: Tough talks on Ukraine to come-Armed Forces Minister
Agreeing a deal to end the war in Ukraine will involve “difficult diplomatic conversations” with allies, a UK defence minister has said. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said options were…
UK: Starmer announces £1.6bn missile deal for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer has announced a £1.6bn missile deal for Ukraine, following a summit of European leaders in London. The prime minister also announced “a number” of allies had signed…