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Putin mulls over US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal – but the initial signs aren’t positive

While Donald Trump’s special envoy was en route to Moscow to talk about a possible ceasefire deal with his opposite numbers in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin enjoyed a meet-up with his old friend Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, and the atmosphere was reportedly congenial.

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2025

Gas vs electric stoves: Which cooker is right for your kitchen?

Gas and electric stoves have their own strengths and weaknesses. We spoke to an expert to see how they compare.

TopTenReviews · Feb 24, 2024

Induction vs. electric cooktop – an expert comparison guide

Our appliance experts explained the top 10 things to consider when choosing between induction and electric cooktops and which is best for each factor

Homes & Gardens · Feb 12, 2024

Ukraine recap: supply of German and US tanks to make Kyiv 'a real punching fist of democracy'

For the past several days the focus of war news has been squarely on Germany’s Olaf Scholz. The chancellor has been battling with his conscience over whether to accede to Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea to supply Ukraine with his country’s fearsome Leopard 2 tanks.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023

Ukraine recap: targeting power supply earns Russia new title of 'state sponsor of terror' as winter begins to bite

Temperatures are falling steadily across Ukraine. The UK’s Met Office forecasts light (but pretty cold) rain in Kyiv for the next day or two followed by snow, snow, snow, as the mercury drops steadily into minus numbers next week.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022

Ukraine recap: Putin remains popular at home, unlike his puppet rulers in occupied regions

Once it became clear – which it did, early on in this conflict – that Ukraine’s defenders would not wilt before the onslaught of Vladimir Putin’s war machine, analysts predicted a long and drawn-out war of attrition, particularly in the east of the country where Russia already controlled a fair…

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2022

Sick thugs who 'found it amusing' to brutally assault vulnerable man jailed

The victim suffered a broken jaw and eye socket after being repeatedly kicked and punched for sending one of his attacker's girlfriend a string of flirtatious messages.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022