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Trump Proposes Energy Ceasefire as Zelensky Ties Ukrainian Elections to 60-Day Truce
Russia has rejected Ukraine’s proposed 60-day ceasefire that would have allowed presidential elections, insisting instead on broader peace negotiations. The rejection comes after Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between the warring nations, though Russian forces continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure within hours of the announcement. Tension between Trump and President Zelensky has intensified, with…
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Volkswagen boss backs EU plan to bolster domestic European industry
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume has backed proposed EU rules to favour products made in Europe, saying carmakers need fair conditions to compete with lower-priced Chinese brands. The plans matter because European manufacturers face pressure from imports while the car industry is also dealing with high costs and weaker demand. The proposed Industrial Accelerator Act…
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Thirlwall Inquiry finds hospital failures meant preventable baby deaths; Johnson slams Trump
A public inquiry has blamed hospital management and safeguarding failures for preventable baby deaths. Boris Johnson has condemned Donald Trump’s position on Ukraine.
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Trump announces energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine amid limited details
Donald Trump has announced an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine effective immediately, though he offered no details on implementation or verification. Ukraine has indicated it would support such a ceasefire if Russia agrees, whilst Russia has not yet commented on the proposal. The announcement reflects Trump’s broader effort to reduce US fuel prices by…
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Zelensky links Ukrainian elections to 60-day ceasefire agreement
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, while insisting that choosing the country’s leader was up to Ukrainians. His response followed Donald Trump’s call for Ukraine to get a new president and came amid tensions over a US agreement to import Russian oil and lift sanctions. Trump said…
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Ukraine hits Yandex data centre for third time this week
Ukraine has conducted its third attack on Russian tech giant Yandex’s data centres this week, striking a facility in Vladimir on Sunday. The strike came hours after US President Donald Trump warned Ukraine to cease attacking Russian oil refineries, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to insist that any de-escalation must be reciprocal, with Russia also…
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Spanish police free 25 women from alleged Ibiza trafficking ring, arrest four
Spanish police have freed 25 women from an alleged trafficking operation on Ibiza and arrested four people. The case matters because investigators say the women were recruited through fake job offers, then coerced into prostitution and kept under strict control. The women, mostly Venezuelan and aged 18 to 25, were allegedly told they owed the…
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Burnham confirms Russian interference in 2016 Brexit referendum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly declared that Russia “clearly” interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, stating he received confirmation from officials upon arriving at Downing Street. This is believed to be the first time a UK premier has made such a public declaration about foreign influence on the referendum outcome. The comments are part…
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Johnson and Badenoch condemn Trump’s Russian diesel deal as Ukraine support falters
Donald Trump has provoked a fierce UK backlash after striking a deal to purchase Russian diesel whilst simultaneously demanding that Volodymyr Zelensky step down as Ukrainian president. UK politicians, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, have condemned the move as contradictory and damaging, arguing that easing sanctions on Russian fuel…
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Green MSP faces quit calls over Israel swastika post; Trump urges Ukraine
Scottish Green MSP Ariane Burgess faces resignation calls after liking an antisemitic post, whilst Donald Trump urges Ukraine to choose a new leader.