Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and France is to work with Ukraine “on a plan to stop the fighting” with Russia – and will then “discuss…
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UK: Starmer gives Zelensky ‘full backing’ in warm No 10 welcome
Sir Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelensky he has “full backing across the United Kingdom” as the two met in Downing Street. The Ukrainian president told the prime minister he…
Czech Republic: Firefighters tackle large toxic train fire
A freight train carrying the highly toxic chemical benzene has derailed in the Czech Republic, sparking a huge fire. Several tankers and a locomotive were ablaze, with firefighters from several…
UK: SNP MP calls for Trump state visit to be scrapped
An SNP MP has said that Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK cannot go ahead if he refuses to show further support for Ukraine. Trump accused Ukraine’s president…
Ukraine: Zelensky wants US to ‘stand more firmly’ on Ukraine’s side
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he wants the US to “stand more firmly on our side” after his fiery White House exchange with US President Donald Trump. After arriving…
USA: Former Governor Andrew Cuomo announces run for New York City mayor
Andrew Cuomo, who resigned four years ago as New York governor under a cloud of scandal, has declared he is running for mayor of New York City. “Our city is…
Belgium: Can Europe deter Russia in Ukraine without US military?
Donald Trump appears to have more confidence in the capabilities of Britain’s armed forces than some of his own generals – or, for that matter, many of Britain’s retired military…
Romania: Minister questions why Tate brothers were allowed to leave Romania
Romania’s Justice Minister Radu Marinescu has called for a public explanation into why controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were allowed to leave the country on Thursday. The…
Turkey: Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire
Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey after its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan called on the movement to lay down its arms and dissolve itself. In…
Ukraine: European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash
European leaders have rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky after Donald Trump’s furious exchange with the Ukrainian president in the White House. The leaders of Germany, France, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands…