The United States has offered Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced following peace talks with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. The discussions focused on a revised peace plan, which Zelensky said was close to completion, although several key issues remain unresolved. President Trump stated that the agreement on

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Over the past 10 months, Russian military losses in Ukraine have surged at a rate unprecedented since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, according to BBC analysis. This rise comes amid renewed efforts for a peace deal, pushed forward by the administration of US President Donald Trump in 2025. Analysis shows a 40%

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A fully-equipped fire engine has been successfully delivered to Semenivka, a city in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated Kent-based aid organisation, Kent With Ukraine (KWU). This donation comes as Ukraine continues to face the challenges brought by the ongoing conflict following Russia’s invasion in February 2022. The fire engine, painted

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Ukraine has rejected claims by Russia that it launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, calling the allegations “typical Russian lies” aimed at undermining ongoing peace negotiations. Russian Claims Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Kyiv had allegedly used 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to target Putin’s state residence

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US President Donald Trump has shrugged off recent Chinese military exercises near Taiwan, describing the drills as “nothing to worry about,” even as tensions escalate in the Taiwan Strait. The exercises come nearly two weeks after the US announced one of its largest arms sales to the self-governed island, valued at $11 billion (£8.2 billion).

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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a towering figure in the nation’s political landscape, has died at the age of 80 following a prolonged illness. Her passing marks the end of a dramatic and influential career that spanned decades, defined by political rivalry, resilience, and a commitment to parliamentary democracy. Zia, a central

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Italian authorities have arrested nine individuals accused of raising approximately €7 million (£6 million) for Hamas over more than two years, according to Italian police. The funds, reportedly collected under the guise of humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, were allegedly redirected to support Hamas’s military operations and the families of militants. Details of the Investigation

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US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Monday for high-level talks focusing on the Gaza ceasefire, regional security, and broader Middle East issues. The meeting marks the sixth encounter between the two leaders since Trump returned to office 11 months ago and is widely seen as a test

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US President Donald Trump expressed his hopes of advancing to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire plan “very quickly” during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday. Trump emphasized that progress depends on Hamas fully disarming, warning that failure to do so would mean “hell to pay” for the

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in a high-stakes diplomatic effort to resolve territorial disputes that continue to stall an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Zelenskyy described the talks as potentially decisive, highlighting that “a lot can be decided before the New Year,” as

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