Trump condemns Zelensky remarks that war end is ‘far away’
Zelensky’s comments that a deal to end the war with Russia was “very far away” drew Donald Trump’s furious response....
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Pope Francis ‘alert’ after respiratory failure
The Pope resumes mechanical ventilation after suffering two “acute respiratory failures” on Monday....
Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the ‘VIP lane’
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic....
What hurdles does Europe’s peace plan for Ukraine face?
Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC’s Frank Gardner writes....
Was Starmer’s summit enough to sway Trump?
Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part....
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead on Tuesday, says commerce chief
Howard Lutnick says the president’s threat of blanket import taxes on his neighbours will proceed as planned....
Ex-Barclays boss with Epstein links seeks to clear name
Jes Staley wants to overturn a decision by the UK regulator banning him from holding a senior role in the City....
Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack
Several others were hurt in the rare attack by a member of Israel’s Druze community, in Haifa....
Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan
A total of 25 people are arrested for either not fasting or selling food during the fasting month....
Mayors call for PM to visit Calais migrant camps
The mayors say co-operation is “a must” and it is time for the UK prime minister to visit....