Trump hints at ‘something good’ after Ukraine peace talks as EU says ‘work remains’ – Europe live
EU leaders hail progress but emphasise remaining issues to be solved as Merz says peace ‘won’t happen overnight’US and Ukraine promise ‘updated’ peace framework after criticism of pro-Russian points in original planRussian air defences downed a Ukrainian drone en route to Moscow on Monday, the city’s mayor said as reported by Reuters, forcing three airports that serve the capital to temporarily restrict all incoming and outgoing flights.Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in a statement that emergency services were working at the scene of the downed drone. Continue reading...
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Putin’s Win-Win: Take a Russia-Friendly Peace Deal, or Fight On
The Kremlin’s leader is standing back as Ukraine and Europe scramble to negotiate changes to a U.S. proposal to end the war.
Labour will listen to bosses concerns on workers’ rights, says business secretary
Peter Kyle tells CBI conference he will ensure firms do not lose as a result of overhaulBusiness live – latest updatesThe business secretary, Peter Kyle, has opened the door to bosses to influence Labour’s landmark changes to workers’ rights, amid boardroom fears over jobs and growth.In a signal the government could consider watering down the overhaul of employment rights, Kyle told business leaders at the CBI conference in London that he would hold a series of 26 consultations with companies after the bill became law. Continue reading...
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Locals Fight for ‘The Right to Night’
Industrialization in the mostly rural northern part of the state has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s dark skies.
US reportedly ready for next phase of Venezuela military operations – live
Trump administration labels Maduro as member of foreign terrorist organization and could impose fresh sanctions on countryThe president was online early today, and fired off a Truth Social post at 5:38am touting the economic impact that his sweeping tariffs will soon have on the country. He also noted that countries’ efforts to stockpile US goods ahead of the levies kicking in was “wearing thin”.“These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course,” he wrote. “This Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”Those opposing us are serving hostile foreign interests that are not aligned with the success, safety and prosperity of the USA. They couldn’t care less about us. I look so much forward to the United States Supreme Court’s decision on this urgent and time sensitive matter,” he added. Continue reading...
Risk of Maccabi Tel Aviv facing antisemitic attacks not ‘predominant’ reason for match ban, police tell MPs – UK politics live
West Midlands police’s assistant chief constable says threat of violence by Maccabi fans was more important considerationBadenoch says the government should be cutting regulation.And she claims she can do this because, when she was business secretary, she was able to cut regulation. As an example, she says she ruled about mandatory ethnicity pay reporting.Fewer and fewer people are working to support more and more people out of work and living on welfare. The rider is getting heavier than the horse. Continue reading...
U.S. and Ukraine Hail Progress on Peace Plan to End War With Russia
Washington and Kyiv said that “highly productive” discussions over a proposal to end the war with Russia would continue. But details remained unclear.
Northamptonshire police officers face misconduct hearings over Harshita Brella case
IOPC says four officers may have breached standards in handling of abuse claims by Brella, 24, found dead last yearFour Northamptonshire police officers are facing misconduct hearings over their handling of abuse claims by Harshita Brella, who was found dead last year.Brella, a 24-year-old from Corby, was found dead in a car boot in Ilford, east London, on 14 November 2024. It is suspected she was strangled in Corby, Northamptonshire on 10 November. Continue reading...
Images From Vietnam’s Year of Deadly Wet Weather
Scientists suggested that climate change could make central Vietnam a global hot spot for destructive storms. This year has seemed to prove the point.
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae music pioneer, dies at 81
The singer recorded more than 30 albums and won two Grammys during his six-decade career.