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Vatican readies for Pope Francis’s funeral as world leaders head to Rome

Tens of thousands of mourners have queued for hours to pay respects to pontiff before coffin is sealed on FridayPope Francis obituaryEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 130,000 people from all over the world have viewed Pope Francis’s body as the Vatican makes the final preparations for his funer...

25/04/2025 09:09 The Guardian
Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis

Sleep deprivation has become a health crisis in the country, experts and psychologists say. They cite near-nightly drone attacks as one of the major impediments to getting proper rest....

25/04/2025 09:06 New York Times
How the War in Gaza Drove Israel’s A.I. Experiments

Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences....

25/04/2025 09:00 New York Times
Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans

Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash floodingEurope live – latest updatesAfter Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered p...

25/04/2025 08:38 The Guardian
Reeves hints at priority as she says ‘trading relationship with Europe arguably more important’ than US – UK politics live

Chancellor said she understood the focus on possible deal with US, but added the EU remained ‘our nearest neighbours and trading partners’Boris Johnson has issued stern criticism of Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace proposals in one of his first apparent censures of the US president, saying under h...

25/04/2025 08:37 The Guardian
Ukraine gets nothing in Trump’s proposals for peace, says Boris Johnson

Former British prime minister posts apparent criticism of US president over his plans for peace deal with RussiaBoris Johnson has issued stern criticism of Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace proposals in one of his first apparent censures of the US president, saying under his terms the Ukrainians would...

25/04/2025 07:18 The Guardian
Lawyers Seek Return of Migrants Deported Under Wartime Act

An updated lawsuit filed in Washington was the latest in a flurry of suits challenging the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to send migrants to a prison in El Salvador....

25/04/2025 05:16 New York Times
US judges block aspects of Trump agenda as president targets Democratic fundraising platform – as it happened

This blog has now closed.South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he talked about the war in Ukraine and the need to foster good bilateral relations with the US in his phone call with Donald Trump.“We both agreed that the war should be brought to an end as soon as possible to stop furth...

25/04/2025 02:07 The Guardian
US and Moscow moving in 'right direction' for Ukraine peace, Russia's top diplomat says

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said the US and Russia are moving in the "right direction" to end the war in Ukraine....

25/04/2025 00:57 Skynews
Trump’s Crimea Proposal Would End a Decade of U.S. Resistance

A new U.S. peace plan offered to Russia and Ukraine proposes American recognition of the peninsula, which Moscow seized in 2014....

25/04/2025 00:54 New York Times
Trump Urges Russia to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Attack on Ukraine’s Capital

President Trump also sought to divert blame should negotiations fall apart, a sign that he is perhaps more pessimistic about a deal than he was when he took office in January....

25/04/2025 00:22 New York Times
Trump Tells Putin to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Russian Attack on Kyiv

The attack, which killed at least 12 people, was the deadliest on Ukraine’s capital in nearly a year. President Trump called on President Vladimir V. Putin to “STOP!” in a post on social media....

24/04/2025 23:06 New York Times
MPs question value of billions in subsidies granted to Drax power plant

Spending watchdog warns £6.5bn in funding may not offer value for public money amid ongoing sustainability concernsNils Pratley: Drax needs a better policemanA government spending watchdog has questioned the value of the multi-billion pound subsidies granted to the Drax power plant in North Yorkshi...

24/04/2025 23:01 The Guardian
UK consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2023 amid tariff concerns

GfK index falls by four points in April to -23 as domestic tax increases and rising bills also weigh on householdsConsumer confidence in the UK has fallen to the lowest level for more than a year amid concern that Donald Trump’s trade wars could further drive up living costs for British households...

24/04/2025 23:01 The Guardian
Tornado Warnings in Nebraska and Hail Threats in Texas As Storms Move Through

The severe weather is typical for this time of year but also unpredictable. Forecasters said Texas may see hail as large as baseballs....

24/04/2025 21:53 New York Times
Trump Told Putin to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Strikes in Kyiv

Also, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday....

24/04/2025 21:50 New York Times
Australia election 2025 live: Albanese and Dutton attend Anzac Day dawn services; Coalition slips again in polls

The prime minister is in Canberra while the opposition leader is in Brisbane. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPaul Daley on Anzac Day’s increasing Christian elementsWhile Australia becomes increasingly secular, today’s Anzac services will be s...

24/04/2025 20:23 The Guardian
Trump says he has ‘no allegiance’ in Russia-Ukraine war and his own deadline on peace deal – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, read our latest reports: ‘Vladimir, stop!’ Trump issues rare rebuke to PutinZelenskyy says Ukraine cannot accept US recognition of Crimea as RussianWe understand that while the visit will be cut short after Zelenskyy’s mee...

24/04/2025 20:12 The Guardian
Crisis Deepens for India and Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack

The Pakistani government said that if India followed through on a threat to block rivers it would take it as “an act of war.”...

24/04/2025 19:08 New York Times
Sunny skies forecast for London Marathon as warm spell comes to UK

Met Office forecasts peak of 22C on Sunday but cooler and more comfortable conditions as runners set offSunny skies are expected for runners crossing the finish line of the London Marathon on Sunday as forecasters anticipate the beginning of a warm and settled spell across much of the UK.The Met Off...

24/04/2025 19:02 The Guardian
Pakistan warns Kashmir row could lead to 'all-out war' with India

Pakistan's defence minister has told Sky News that a row over a mass shooting in Kashmir could lead to an "all-out war" between his country and India....

24/04/2025 18:53 Skynews
US and China holding talks on trade war, Trump says after Beijing rebuttal

President’s comments follow Chinese government’s denial of ‘baseless’ claim that Washington was close to dealThe US and China held talks on Thursday to help resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies, Donald Trump said.“We may reveal it later, but they had meetings t...

24/04/2025 18:26 The Guardian
Federal judge blocks Trump order that could disenfranchise millions of voters

President sought to unilaterally add proof of citizenship requirement to voter registration formA federal judge on Thursday blocked Donald Trump’s efforts to add a proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form, a change that voting rights advocates warned would have disen...

24/04/2025 18:24 The Guardian
Ofcom accused of prioritising interests of tech firms over child safety online

Watchdog’s new codes of practice are not strong enough, says children’s commissioner for EnglandThe communications watchdog has been accused of backing big tech over the safety of under-18s after the children’s commissioner for England criticised new measures for tackling online harms.Rachel d...

24/04/2025 18:15 The Guardian
‘Vladimir, stop!’ Trump in rare rebuke to Putin as Kyiv attack toll rises to 12

Intervention comes as US president makes renewed push to end war, reportedly on terms favourable to MoscowDonald Trump has issued a rare rebuke to Moscow for an air attack that killed 12 people in Kyiv, telling the Russian president in a social media post: “Vladimir, STOP!”The US president’s r...

24/04/2025 18:08 The Guardian
A 'barbaric' 24 hours in a 'horrendous' war that's heading for a crunch point

Events in Ukraine over the last 24 hours have been utterly barbaric. Bad even by the standards of this horrendous war.  ...

24/04/2025 17:46 Skynews
Alleged former members of neo-Nazi group claim its leader is Russian spy

Allegation against Rinaldo Nazzaro, founder of the Base, could shed new meaning on group’s efforts inside UkraineAlleged former members of an international neo-Nazi terrorist organization are claiming its Russia-based and American leader is a Kremlin spy, according to online records reviewed by th...

24/04/2025 17:43 The Guardian
Andy Warhol artwork may have been thrown out in Dutch town hall revamp

Maashorst council says print of Queen Beatrix from 1985 series Reigning Queens probably taken with the rubbishIn the hands of Andy Warhol, trash often became a work of art. So perhaps the pop culture icon would not be too upset to know that in the hands of one Dutch municipality, one of his artworks...

24/04/2025 16:47 The Guardian
Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot accept US recognition of Crimea as Russian

Ukraine president returns to topic on visit to South Africa after Trump accused him of jeopardising peace dealEurope live – latest updates on the Ukraine warVolodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could not accept US recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea as he visited South Africa, while both he...

24/04/2025 15:54 The Guardian
IMF chief urges US to strike trade deals swiftly to limit damage to global economy

Kristalina Georgieva calls for trade policy settlement and says tariff wars have ‘spiked uncertainty off the charts’IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has urged the US to strike trade deals urgently to limit the damage to the global economy from Donald Trump’s tariff policies.Speaking...

24/04/2025 15:16 The Guardian
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25/04 09:45 - Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for further talks with Russia about Ukraine peace plan – Europe live 25/04 09:43 - Musk ridicules Zelensky’s aid transparency claims 25/04 09:43 - South Africa welcomes Ukraine's leader and backs unconditional ceasefire 25/04 09:40 - Putin Keeps Pummeling Ukraine, Convinced Trump Is on His Side 25/04 09:39 - South Africa's Ramaphosa backs Ukraine truce at Zelensky meeting 25/04 09:31 - Post Office paid £600m to continue using bug-ridden Horizon IT system 25/04 09:31 - Xi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade war 25/04 09:15 - Kashmir : crisis deepens as Pakistan sees suspension of Water Treaty by India as an 'act of war' 25/04 09:10 - China’s top leaders pledge to oppose ‘unilateral bullying’ in global trade in veiled rebuke to Trump – US politics live 25/04 09:09 - Vatican readies for Pope Francis’s funeral as world leaders head to Rome 25/04 09:09 - Retail sales see biggest rise for nearly four years 25/04 09:06 - Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis 25/04 09:00 - How the War in Gaza Drove Israel’s A.I. Experiments 25/04 08:41 - Ukraine may have to 'temporarily' give up land to Russia 'for peace', says Kyiv mayor 25/04 08:38 - Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans 25/04 08:37 - Reeves hints at priority as she says ‘trading relationship with Europe arguably more important’ than US – UK politics live 25/04 07:30 - News24 | 'Vladimir, STOP!' Trump rebukes Russia over Ukraine strike which killed 12 25/04 07:18 - Ukraine gets nothing in Trump’s proposals for peace, says Boris Johnson 25/04 07:01 - Trump names Russia’s ‘big concession’ on Ukraine 25/04 05:32 - 'We'll make it home together': A friendship between two deported women in Ravensbrück camp 25/04 05:16 - Lawyers Seek Return of Migrants Deported Under Wartime Act 25/04 05:02 - Ukraine may have to give up land for peace, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says 25/04 04:40 - Titans select Ward first in NFL Draft but Sanders snubbed 25/04 04:29 - Russia 'ready to reach a deal' on Ukraine, says Russian foreign minister 25/04 04:23 - The Papers: Ukraine 'too risky' and 'Will only work for 40k' 25/04 04:14 - China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war 25/04 04:00 - On China and Russia, Trump’s tactics appear to fall flat 25/04 03:57 - Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv 25/04 03:41 - UN urges India and Pakistan to show ‘maximum restraint’ following Kashmir attack 25/04 02:56 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,156 25/04 02:56 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,156 25/04 02:29 - King and Queen to host VE Day tea party for war veterans 25/04 02:07 - US judges block aspects of Trump agenda as president targets Democratic fundraising platform – as it happened 25/04 00:57 - US and Moscow moving in 'right direction' for Ukraine peace, Russia's top diplomat says 25/04 00:54 - Trump’s Crimea Proposal Would End a Decade of U.S. Resistance 25/04 00:46 - ICC responds to appeal of Netanyahu arrest warrant 25/04 00:22 - Trump Urges Russia to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Attack on Ukraine’s Capital 25/04 00:04 - Rescue operations underway in Kyiv after devastating Russian strikes 24/04 23:48 - 'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump changes his tone towards Russia 24/04 23:09 - Ukraine preparing for loss of US support – Bild 24/04 23:06 - Trump Tells Putin to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Russian Attack on Kyiv 24/04 23:01 - MPs question value of billions in subsidies granted to Drax power plant 24/04 23:01 - UK consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2023 amid tariff concerns 24/04 23:01 - 27 Wardrobe Pieces From Amazon That Practically Scream, “Warm Weather Is Here” At The Top Of Their Lungs 24/04 22:28 - Russian strike on Kyiv draws rare rebuke from Trump; peace talks stall 24/04 21:53 - Tornado Warnings in Nebraska and Hail Threats in Texas As Storms Move Through 24/04 21:50 - Trump Told Putin to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Strikes in Kyiv 24/04 21:27 - What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war? 24/04 21:27 - What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war? 24/04 20:59 - South Africa's Ramaphosa backs unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine war 24/04 20:23 - Australia election 2025 live: Albanese and Dutton attend Anzac Day dawn services; Coalition slips again in polls 24/04 20:12 - Trump says he has ‘no allegiance’ in Russia-Ukraine war and his own deadline on peace deal – as it happened 24/04 20:08 - News24 | ICC judges ordered to review Israel's challenge of jurisdiction 24/04 19:24 - "There's momentum for upping the ante" between India and Pakistan in Kashmir crisis, expert says 24/04 19:18 - EU state’s president blocks controversial law against largest Christian church 24/04 19:08 - Crisis Deepens for India and Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack 24/04 19:02 - Sunny skies forecast for London Marathon as warm spell comes to UK 24/04 18:53 - Pakistan warns Kashmir row could lead to 'all-out war' with India 24/04 18:31 - 29 Pairs Of Shoes From Amazon That’ll Just Plain Freshen Up Your Wardrobe 24/04 18:28 - Trump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks 24/04 18:28 - Trump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks 24/04 18:26 - US and China holding talks on trade war, Trump says after Beijing rebuttal 24/04 18:24 - Federal judge blocks Trump order that could disenfranchise millions of voters 24/04 18:20 - An offer Ukraine can't refuse? As US pressures Zelensky to give up land, Putin bombs Kyiv 24/04 18:15 - Ofcom accused of prioritising interests of tech firms over child safety online 24/04 18:08 - ‘Vladimir, stop!’ Trump in rare rebuke to Putin as Kyiv attack toll rises to 12 24/04 17:46 - A 'barbaric' 24 hours in a 'horrendous' war that's heading for a crunch point 24/04 17:43 - Alleged former members of neo-Nazi group claim its leader is Russian spy 24/04 17:07 - Putin’s gift of a Trump portrait plays to the vanity of a president 24/04 17:04 - News24 | Nissan forecasts huge annual net loss of up to R98bn 24/04 17:02 - European ‘warmongers’ working to undermine Trump’s peace efforts – Russian intel 24/04 16:54 - News24 | Ukraine open to unconditional ceasefire, Zelensky tells Ramaphosa during Pretoria talks 24/04 16:47 - Andy Warhol artwork may have been thrown out in Dutch town hall revamp 24/04 16:44 - Ukraine must compromise – Polish president 24/04 16:33 - Israel warns of 'larger' Gaza assault as air strikes kill at least 55 24/04 16:25 - Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal? 24/04 16:25 - Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal? 24/04 16:16 - UK bans video game controller exports to Russia 24/04 16:10 - For Russia, the U.S. peace deal could be a way of weakening Ukraine 24/04 15:54 - Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot accept US recognition of Crimea as Russian 24/04 15:44 - ‘Coalition of the willing’ resolve eroding – The Times 24/04 15:38 - France's Macron urges Putin to 'stop lying' over Ukraine ceasefire 24/04 15:30 - Made in America 24/04 15:30 - Made in America 24/04 15:16 - IMF chief urges US to strike trade deals swiftly to limit damage to global economy 24/04 15:02 - If America Walks Away From Ukraine, What Will Europe Do? 24/04 14:59 - How geopolitics and trade wars are reshaping the global economy 24/04 14:59 - Al-Shabab battles Somalia’s army for strategic military base 24/04 14:59 - Al-Shabab battles Somalia’s army for strategic military base 24/04 14:58 - Teen charged with arson over huge New Jersey wildfire 24/04 14:46 - India and Pakistan closer to conflict over Kashmir attack as tit-for-tat moves mount 24/04 14:42 - Kashmir attack: Does India’s Indus Waters Treaty freeze threaten Pakistan? 24/04 14:42 - Kashmir attack: Does India’s Indus Waters Treaty freeze threaten Pakistan? 24/04 14:40 - Crimea is key to Trump's peace plan - here's why Zelensky can't give it up 24/04 14:16 - Red Line on Crimea Isn’t Just Zelensky’s. It’s Ukraine’s. 24/04 13:58 - Russia Jails General Who Criticized Army’s Senior Command 24/04 13:56 - Donald Trump's "Objectively Embarrassing And Hilarious" Message To Vladimir Putin Is Now A Meme 24/04 13:38 - Kremlin praises Trump’s view on Crimea 24/04 13:38 - US frustration over stalled Ukraine deal 'should be directed at Putin', Macron says 24/04 13:19 - Israel ends mention of humanitarian zones as Gaza war grinds on