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POLL: Can Donald Trump persuade Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine war?

Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin later today (Monday) about a possible peace deal for Ukraine as calls for a ceasefire intensify.It comes after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr...

Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?2 hours agoSarah RainsfordEastern Europe correspondentReporting fromTeleorman County, RomaniaEPA-EFE/ShutterstockWhen Romania's...

Insane moment Russian soldiers film themselves getting wiped out by HIMARS rockets

A video recording shot by a Russian soldier captures the terrifying moment his unit were struck by a barrage of HIMARS rockets as they tried to cross a bridge. The soldiers appear to be attempting to...

Putin just dealt Donald Trump a serious blow – now we know exactly where he stands

In a move that will have surprised absolutely no-one, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined to attend the planned Russo-Ukraine peace talks today in Turkey, sending a delegation of assorted...

The 1 reason 'failing' Vladimir Putin is unlikely to meet Zelensky tomorrow

Vladimir Putin is unlikely to travel to Istanbul to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan willing to guarantee the international...

Extinction Rebellion member hailed by the King's charity despite arrest during eco protest

The King's Foundation has unveiled a list of 35 "changemakers" under the age of 35 to mark the charity's 35th anniversary - and included a man who was previously arrested and acquitted for glueing...

Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says

Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says3 hours agoAlex BoydBBC NewsEPA / ShutterstockA UN-backed assessment has said that Gaza's population of around 2.1 million...

Bad news for everyone who loves bananas as warning issued over 1 major problem

Bananas are coming under increasing threat from climate change, with farmers saying extreme weather is “killing” their crops, according to a report. An analysis by international development...

Steve Rosenberg: Putin's offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and Europe

Steve Rosenberg: Putin's offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and Europe9 hours agoSteve RosenbergRussia EditorReporting fromMoscowReutersWe've seen it before: Vladimir Putin doesn't react...

Steve Rosenberg: Putin's offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and Europe

Putin's offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and Europe1 hour agoSteve RosenbergRussia EditorReporting fromMoscowReutersWe've seen it before: Vladimir Putin doesn't react well to...

Bono’s A-List godchildren and the one he deeply regrets saying no to

Bono, who turns 65 on Saturday, 10 May, is best known as the frontman of U2 and a global humanitarian icon, but he has also quietly held another title in the lives of two famous children –...

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm2 hours agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondentReporting fromJerusalemImogen FoulkesBBC NewsReporting fromGenevaReutersThe US...

Princess Kate handed incredible new honour with link to key project

The Princess of Wales has been incredibly open about the benefits and healing power that nature has for everyone. Now, the Princess has been honoured in a new way as the RHS has named a rose, bred by...

Prince Harry linked charity 'admits human rights abuses' after 'claims of rape'

"In mid-2023, African Parks was made aware of allegations of human rights abuses by eco-guards against the Baka community in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo. To address these concerns,...

Watch: How tensions escalated between India and Pakistan

Watch: How tensions escalated between India and PakistanIn the early hours of Wednesday, India said it had launched a series of missile strikes on what it called "terrorist infrastructure sites" in...