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Putin criticised by Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia after inconclusive meeting with Trump

Russian president argues ‘root causes’ of war must be addressed, but Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Putin has ‘ambition of destroying democracy next door’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,269

Here are the key events on day 1,269 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025

Trump and Putin's Alaska Summit in photos

Putin made his first trip to the United States in a decade on Friday, where he met Trump in Alaska to hold his first face-to-face talks to discuss the war in Ukraine and ways to end it. Here’s a collection of photos from their summit.

Euronews · Aug 16, 2025

What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda Knox

Migos rapper Offset releasing his third solo album “Kiari” and Samara Weaving playing a reformed getaway driver in the heist thriller “Eenie Meanie” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

No Ukraine ceasefire but a PR victory for Putin: key takeaways from Trump’s Alaska summit with Russian president

Fighting set to continue in Ukraine while US and Russian leaders cling to old grievances and exchange warm words

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

Social Security Could Go Broke By 2032 — $18,000 Cuts Loom As 90-Year-Old Program Nears Breaking Point

Social Security, the nation's largest retirement program, turned 90 this week but is anticipated to face the threat of insolvency by 2032, a crisis that could slash benefits by nearly a quarter and deepen partisan divisions over how to preserve the program.

Benzinga · Aug 16, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Up to Zelenskyy’ to reach ceasefire with Russia, says Trump after Putin summit

US president claims ‘great progress’ with Russian leader although meeting in Alaska does not yield agreement to pause war. What we know on day 1,270

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

Trump tells Fox News that Zelensky has ‘got to make a deal’ with Putin after Alaska summit

Speaking on Fox News’ ‘Hannity’, Trump vowed to attend a meeting with leaders of Ukraine and Russia: ‘They both want me there, and I'll be there’

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

Judge denies Trump administration request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in custody

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration's request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in federal custody

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

‘No deal’: Putin met a tougher Trump in Alaska than the one he steamrolled in Helsinki seven years ago

NEWS ANALYSIS: If Vladimir Putin was hoping Donald Trump was still on his side against Ukraine, he left their summit very disappointed, Andrew Feinberg reports from Anchorage, Alaska

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025