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Voices: Can Starmer build a bridge between the US and Europe strong enough to withstand a Trump kicking?

COMMENT: The prime minister is convinced he can charm the unpredictable US president when the pair meet next week in Washington – but Westminster is less sure of his chances, with some insiders suggesting the pledge to put British peacekeeping forces in Ukraine has now turned European allies again him,…

The Independent UK

Macron To Host New Emergency Talks On Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron was set on Wednesday to host a new meeting on Ukraine in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he called an "existential threat" from Russia amid a shock policy shift in Washington.

International Business Times

Lebanon's president seeks French, US support for Israeli withdrawal

Lebanese leaders said Beirut was in contact with Washington and Paris to press Israel to fully withdraw from south Lebanon, branding its presence in five points an "occupation" following the expiry of a ceasefire deadline.

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‘An unclenching of the soul’: Geraldine Brooks’ raw, gentle grief memoir has helped me navigate my own mourning

On May 27 2019, acclaimed Australian writer Geraldine Brooks received a call from the emergency department of a hospital in Washington DC. Her American husband of 35 years, Tony Horwitz, a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist, had collapsed while in DC promoting his latest book. He was pronounced dead soon after arriving…

The Conversation

Vladimir Putin: I won’t allow Starmer’s plan for troops in Ukraine

In scenes unthinkable six months ago, Moscow and Washington agree to restore full diplomatic ties

The Independent UK

Trump’s quiet change to US position on Taiwan is all about the economy

The US state department has removed a highly symbolic phrase from its routine update on Taiwan. Its previous briefings said: “We do not support Taiwan independence.” This disappeared on February 13 2025.

The Conversation

Russia, US To Name Negotiators On Ending Ukraine War

Russia and the United States will name teams to negotiate a path to ending the war in Ukraine, the powers decided on Tuesday in discussions that drew a rebuke from Kyiv over its exclusion.

International Business Times

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Trump’s Ukraine policy shift: How are European leaders planning to respond?

European leaders are scrambling for responses after Trump reached out to Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

PM says US ‘backstop’ needed for Ukraine peace after emergency talks in Paris

The Prime Minister’s appeal to the US president came after European leaders gathered in Paris for emergency talks on Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Trump ‘wants 50% cut’ of Ukraine’s mineral riches in return for peace

Trump previously said he wants Ukraine to pay for US support by affording Washington access to the country’s vast but untapped rare earth minerals

The Independent UK

UK Prime Minister To Meet With President Trump In DC

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to meet with President Trump in Washington to discuss Ukraine crisis and strengthen diplomatic ties.

Top News

Deadly Fire At Washington Gun Range Under Investigation

Investigation underway at a Washington state indoor gun range after a tragic incident involving fire and casualties.

Al Jazeera

US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence

US State Department plays down changes as ‘routine’ update after Taipei welcomes ‘positive and friendly’ wording.

International Business Times

One Killed In Lebanon As Israel-Hezbollah Truce Deadline Looms

Lebanese media on Sunday reported that Israeli gunfire killed a woman as Washington pressed Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, two days before a deadline in the ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group.

The Independent UK

George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor US presidents in lots of ways

U.S. states seem to mark Presidents Day with as many different names and honors as there have been presidents

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