Putin envoy to hold talks with Trump aides on U.S. peace plan in Miami this weekend Trump's advisers are expected to try to get Russian officials to agree to the updated proposal on ending the war in Ukraine. Axios · Dec 18, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin dismisses new peace plan after Trump’s envoy calls talks constructive Steve Witkoff has hailed latest talks in Florida as 'productive and constructive' without announcing any major breakthroughs The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Warner Bros. rejects Paramount deal, but the Netflix merger drama is only just beginning Warner Bros. tells shareholders to reject Paramount deal, but Netflix hasn't won the merger fight yet. TechRadar · Dec 17, 2025
Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount takeover bid Bosses at Warner Bros, which makes franchises such as Harry Potter and Batman, said the proposed deal from Paramount was ‘inadequate’. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Warner Bros will urge shareholders to reject hostile bid as Trump attacks Paramount Warner Bros Discovery is expected to urge shareholders to vote against Paramount's hostile takeover bid. This comes after Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, also withdrew his private equity firm from the financing of the offer. Euronews · Dec 17, 2025
Trump’s son-in-law withdraws backing for Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros The bid was lodged just days after Warner Bros agreed a 72 billion dollar (£54 billion) deal with Netflix. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Jared Kushner pulls out of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery A private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner says it's no longer backing Paramount’s hostile acquisition bid for Warner Bros The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Trump turns on CBS, Kushner pulls out and Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. shows signs of collapse “If they are friends, I’d hate to see my enemies!” Trump, reportedly close friends with Larry Ellison, father of Paramount owner David, is changing tune. Fortune · Dec 16, 2025
Jared Kushner’s firm exits takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery Affinity Partners, key backer of hostile bid by Paramount, reportedly steps back following scrutiny of Kushner’s role The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025
Jared Kushner's firm backs out of Paramount's Warner Bros. bid The newsThe Warner Bros. board is expected to announce that it plans to reject Paramount's $30-a-share all-cash offer for the company. Axios · Dec 16, 2025
Serbian president threatens reprisals after plans for Belgrade Trump Tower thwarted Development abandoned after Serbian minister indicted over $500m project, in setback for Trump family empire The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025
Jared Kushner ditches Serbia hotel project hours after four government officials charged in bribery probe Affinity Partners withdraws from controversial Belgrade luxury development after Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three others accused of corruption The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Russia rejects compromise on occupied Ukraine regions, Kremlin says Ukraine’s president said that following the Berlin talks, the US delegation will now proceed to discussions with Russia, but it is unclear whether Washington envoys convince Moscow to stop its war and accept the draft plan. Euronews · Dec 16, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow refuses to give up land after Trump claims peace deal ‘closer than ever’ Zelensky expects talks in the US as soon as this weekend - as the Kremlin says it is still waiting on an update from Washington The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025 What did Ukraine peace talks in Berlin achieve – and what happens next? US meeting with Ukrainian and European leaders positive on security guarantees, but hardest questions unresolved
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Russia open to Ukraine joining EU after peace deal, US officials say American and Ukrainian negotiators have been discussing what a U.S. official called a ‘very strong security package’ for Kyiv in Berlin
Axios · Dec 15, 2025 Scoop: White House scolded Netanyahu for violating Gaza ceasefire with strike U.S. officials are getting fed-up with Netanyahu.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025 Europe ready to lead ‘multinational force’ in Ukraine as part of US peace plan Proposal is part of new package of security guarantees, backed by the White House, that could mark breakthrough in reaching agreement
The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025 Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use President Donald Trump is making full use of his pardon power. This year, Trump has issued roughly 1,800 pardons, or nearly six times the number he issued during the four years of his first term. Granted, about 1,500 of them involved individuals charged for their role in the Jan. 6,…
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of position and falsifying of documents related to a luxury real estate project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims peace deal ‘closer than ever’ but differences on territory remain US officials said that Kyiv would be offered ‘Article Five-type’ security guarantees in a peace deal
Euronews · Dec 14, 2025 Talks in Berlin: Will Zelenskyy renounce Ukraine's NATO membership? President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is prepared to renounce NATO membership if there are security guarantees. US envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are also present at the major Berlin meeting on the war in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025 US hails ‘progress’ after five hours of peace talks with Zelensky in Berlin Starmer to join European allies and US envoys for talks on Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Euronews · Dec 14, 2025 11 injured as Russia launches daytime strikes targeting various positions in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy Moscow launches daytime strikes targeting various settlements across Zaporizhzhia and Sumy, injuring at least 11 people. The attacks come as Zelenskyy meets with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Berlin, as Washington intensifies its efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2025 ‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead Exclusive: group behind notorious Florida immigration detention center created bid for reconstruction deal