Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine

Russian nationalists press Putin to fight on in Ukraine

Russian nationalists press Putin to fight on in Ukraine
Berlin backs Trump's demand to hike NATO spending target to 5%

Berlin backs Trump's demand to hike NATO spending target to 5%
Putin currently has no plans to go to Istanbul talks, the Kremlin says

Putin currently has no plans to go to Istanbul talks, the Kremlin says
Russia says its position on Ukrainian peace reflects the situation on the ground

Russia says its position on Ukrainian peace reflects the situation on the ground
Qatar will invest $10 billion in Al Udeid Air Base, Trump says

Qatar will invest $10 billion in Al Udeid Air Base, Trump says
Zelenskiy describes Russia's delegation to peace talks as 'decorative'

Zelenskiy describes Russia's delegation to peace talks as 'decorative'
Trump says he would go to Russia-Ukraine talks 'if it is appropriate'

Trump says he would go to Russia-Ukraine talks 'if it is appropriate'
Putin discussed Ukraine talks with Russia's most senior officials

Putin discussed Ukraine talks with Russia's most senior officials
Factbox-Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?

Factbox-Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?
Trump not going to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, US official says

Trump not going to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, US official says
Brazil's Lula asks Putin to attend talks with Ukraine

Brazil's Lula asks Putin to attend talks with Ukraine
Factbox-How might Trump win peace in Ukraine?

Factbox-How might Trump win peace in Ukraine?
Trump says he's still open to attending talks on Ukraine, unsure about Putin

Trump says he's still open to attending talks on Ukraine, unsure about Putin
Putin has invitation to visit Iran, but dates have yet to be set, Kremlin says

Putin has invitation to visit Iran, but dates have yet to be set, Kremlin says
Putin and Trump still 'maybes' for Ukraine peace talks that Russian leader proposed

Putin and Trump still 'maybes' for Ukraine peace talks that Russian leader proposed
Germany arrests three Ukrainians suspected of spying in exploding parcel plot
Germany arrests three Ukrainians suspected of spying in exploding parcel plot
Turkey's Erdogan met online with Trump, Syrian and Saudi leaders, Anadolu says

Turkey's Erdogan met online with Trump, Syrian and Saudi leaders, Anadolu says
Ukraine attacks on Russia's Belgorod injure 16, regional governor says
Ukraine attacks on Russia's Belgorod injure 16, regional governor says
France's Macron says Russia could face new sanctions if no ceasefire

France's Macron says Russia could face new sanctions if no ceasefire
Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week

Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kellogg to go to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, sources say

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kellogg to go to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, sources say
EU's Kallas says Russia not truly interested in peace in Ukraine

EU's Kallas says Russia not truly interested in peace in Ukraine
Ukraine's Zelenskiy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul

Ukraine's Zelenskiy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul
Russian spy ring leader jailed in UK for nearly 11 years

Russian spy ring leader jailed in UK for nearly 11 years
Trump says he may ease sanctions on Syria

Trump says he may ease sanctions on Syria
Ukraine says Russia 'completely ignoring' ceasefire proposal

Ukraine says Russia 'completely ignoring' ceasefire proposal
Prosecutor seeks 6 years in jail for independent Russian election monitor

Prosecutor seeks 6 years in jail for independent Russian election monitor
Trump 'starting to doubt' that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia

Trump 'starting to doubt' that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia
US Secretary of State Rubio to attend NATO meeting on Ukraine-Russia

US Secretary of State Rubio to attend NATO meeting on Ukraine-Russia
Zelenskiy tells Putin to come to Turkey if he wants talks, after Trump intervention

Zelenskiy tells Putin to come to Turkey if he wants talks, after Trump intervention
Kremlin focuses on draft 2022 deal for proposed peace talks

Kremlin focuses on draft 2022 deal for proposed peace talks
Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on Russia to confirm ceasefire before talks

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on Russia to confirm ceasefire before talks
Zelenskiy says he will meet Putin after Trump tells him not to await truce

Zelenskiy says he will meet Putin after Trump tells him not to await truce
Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine
After ceasefire demand, Kremlin calls European statements 'confrontational'

After ceasefire demand, Kremlin calls European statements 'confrontational'
Russia and Ukraine blame each other as fighting continues despite Moscow's truce

Russia and Ukraine blame each other as fighting continues despite Moscow's truce
China's Xi pledges to help Myanmar rebuild post-earthquake, Xinhua reports

China's Xi pledges to help Myanmar rebuild post-earthquake, Xinhua reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says participation in Russia-Ukraine war justified -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says participation in Russia-Ukraine war justified -KCNA
Trump to Putin and Zelenskiy: 'Get this war ended'

Trump to Putin and Zelenskiy: 'Get this war ended'
US, Europeans finalising 30-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal, says diplomatic source

US, Europeans finalising 30-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal, says diplomatic source
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy