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Trump Treasury secretary admits Americans will pay ‘some’ tariff price hikes

Treasury official says he spoke with Walmart leadership after chain was targeted by Trump’s angry diatribe

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Russia deploys 273 drones in biggest attack on Ukraine yet

Russia launched 273 drones at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, marking the largest such attack yet since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Euronews · May 18, 2025

Zelensky briefs US's Vance in Rome ahead of Trump-Putin telephone call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the upcoming telephone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a brief meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Rome on Sunday, a senior Ukrainian official told French news service AFP.

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025

Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass

Pontiff calls for peace and unity at the service, which attracts dignitaries from around the world.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025

Donald Trump is losing patience with Russia, says Finnish leader

Alexander Stubb says Russian intransigence could pave way for ‘bone-crushing’ sanctions package

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025

Zelensky and JD Vance shake hands at Pope mass in first meeting since infamous Oval Office clash

The Ukrainian president met with the US vice president on the sidelines of Pope Leo’s inauguration on Sunday

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Ukraine Says Russia Launched 'Record' Drone Barrage

Ukraine on Sunday said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various regions, including that of the capital Kyiv, where a woman was killed.

International Business Times · May 18, 2025

Leo uses first speech as pope to condemn war

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The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Inside Tory ex-minister’s mission to Ukraine where soldiers will not give in to Putin’s demands

Former veterans minister Johnny Mercer said the spirit of ex-soldiers was remarkable as he joined up with charities and the country’s veterans ministry

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass at St Peter's Square draws global leaders

The newly-elected supreme pontiff was greeted by crowds of faithful as he arrived in St Peter’s Square for his inauguration Mass, attended by world leaders and religious delegations.

Euronews · May 18, 2025