Ukraine says Russia launches barrage of drones amid calls for truce, talks Ukrainian authorities say ceasefire proposals are being ‘ignored’ as new drone attacks damage civilian infrastructure. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025
Lonely Planet co-founder reveals the four destinations he’ll never visit again The 78-year-old adventurer has put the world’s biggest country at the top of his no-go list The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washington’s most contentious and intractable political problems The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Watch live: Pope Leo holds first Vatican press conference after pleading ‘no more war’ Watch live as Pope Leo holds his first Vatican press conference with international media on Monday (12 May). The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Russia bombards Ukraine with drone attacks after European leaders joined Zelensky in demanding ceasefire The assault came hours after the Ukrainian president agreed to meet Vladimir Putin ‘personally’ in Turkey this week Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday. Euronews · May 12, 2025
Putin must ‘get serious’ about engaging in peace talks, says Lammy The Foreign Secretary was hosting European foreign ministers in London on Monday for discussions about the continent’s security. Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says is ordering the closure of Russia’s consulate in the southern city of Krakow after Polish authorities said Russia was responsible for a fire that destroyed a shopping center in Warsaw last year The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than 3-year war The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Trump suggests he could join Putin and Zelenskyy for Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey on Thursday – as it happened US president tells White House press conference he would fly to Turkey to join talks ‘if I thought it would be helpful’ The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
IG Group bullish on annual outlook after tariff uncertainty boosts trading The online trading firm said it saw higher-than-usual levels of client trading throughout April. The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Australian former soldier killed by explosive device in Ukraine while working for aid organisation Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the death of the man, following media reports the charity worker died after an an improved explosive device went off in a building The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
A timeline of the rise and fall of French movie star Gérard Depardieu For over half a century, Gérard Depardieu stood as a towering figure in French cinema, a titan known for his commanding physical presence, instinct, sensibility and remarkable versatility. The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
France insists on ceasefire as Russia agrees to direct talks with Ukraine France insists that Russia’s proposal for direct talks with Ukraine aimed at ending must involve a unconditional, 30-day ceasefire. Radio France Internationale · May 12, 2025
The Independent UK · May 12, 2025 Defendants in Georgia 'Cop City' case say they are in limbo as trial delays continue It has been more than a year and a half since authorities in Georgia indicted 61 activists on racketeering charges in connection with protests against an Atlanta-area police training facility that critics derisively call “Cop City.”
International Business Times · May 12, 2025 UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks After Ceasefire Ultimatum The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2025 Lammy to host European counterparts for Ukraine talks The Foreign Secretary will also welcome counterparts from France, Italy, Germany Spain and Poland for a meeting at Lancaster House.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2025 Putin’s spokesman says Moscow will ‘continue’ invasion while blaming Ukraine for not being ‘ready’ for peace Talks tentatively set for Thursday in Turkey as Trump seeks conclusion to war he promised he could end in 24 hours
The Independent UK · May 11, 2025 David Lammy to host leaders for critical talks about Russia’s ‘existential’ threat to Europe The Foreign Secretary will host foreign ministers of the Weimar+ group at Lancaster House
The Independent UK · May 11, 2025 Keir Starmer says migrants will have to ‘earn the right’ to live in UK as part of new crackdown Labour prime minister to unveil new ‘contributor model’ he says will boost economic growth in the wake of surge of support for Nigel Farage and Reform
The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2025 Morning Mail: Gina Rinehart’s culture of praise, Zelenskyy invites Putin to peace talks, drought hurts farmers Former staff lift the veil on life at mining firm; Pope Leo calls for end of hostilities in Ukraine; dry conditions heap hurt on farmers in SA and Victoria
Euronews · May 11, 2025 Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks The Ukrainian president said on Sunday he expected Russia to confirm a ceasefire starting Monday, and that he was prepared to meet with his Russian counterpart in Turkey on Thursday for direct talks to end Moscow's war, now in its fourth year.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2025 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris armed robbery trial - what we know about $10m heist so far Kim Kardashian feared she would be killed in the 2016 jewellery heist as a gang accused of the heist will face a jury in Paris
Evening Standard · May 11, 2025 President Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey after Trump demands they negotiate an end to war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin “personally” in Turkey on Thursday, after Trump insisted Ukraine agree to talks with Russia.