Billions ‘were being pissed away’ on Ukraine aid – Trump

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17/05 12:00 - Former mob killer leaves crime behind to become New Jersey councilman 17/05 11:53 - Zelenskyy calls for tougher Moscow sanctions after deadly Russian strike on bus 17/05 11:29 - Major London festivals 'left in limbo' by legal ruling 17/05 11:28 - Kremlin cites past wars as it threatens long conflict in Ukraine 17/05 11:00 - Why We’re Rooting for Germany’s Conservative Chancellor 17/05 10:56 - Nine killed in strike on bus in Ukraine’s Sumy region, officials say 17/05 10:38 - Russian Drone Strikes Shuttle Bus in Ukraine 17/05 10:20 - Russian Troops Are War-Weary, but Want to Conquer More of Ukraine 17/05 10:15 - Putin, Zelensky could meet – but not without certain 'agreements', Kremlin says 17/05 10:00 - US House Republicans propose fees on immigrants to fund Trump’s crackdown 17/05 09:51 - Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza overnight as UN human rights chief warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ – Middle East crisis live 17/05 09:43 - Trump Appointee Pressed Analyst to Redo Intelligence on Venezuelan Gang 17/05 09:33 - The chilling moment in Russia-Ukraine peace talks - as Putin makes mockery of Trump's efforts to end war 17/05 09:29 - Moody’s delivers first US credit rating downgrade since 1917 17/05 09:00 - ‘Very disturbing’: Trump receipt of overseas gifts unprecedented, experts warn 17/05 08:47 - Supreme Court Deals Blow to Trump Deportation Plan Using Wartime Law 17/05 08:40 - Kiev’s backers ‘frustrated’ by Trump’s stance on Ukraine talks – Bloomberg 17/05 08:32 - Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 1,000 prisoners each 17/05 07:44 - Ukraine says Russian drone attack on bus kills 9, hours after direct talks 17/05 07:44 - Ukraine says Russian drone attack on bus kills 9, hours after direct talks 17/05 07:20 - Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine 17/05 06:00 - Several killed after Russia strikes civilian bus in Ukraine, military says 17/05 05:33 - Deadly Russian attack on civilian bus 'a cynical war crime', says Ukraine 17/05 05:24 - Israel launches 'extensive strikes' in major new Gaza offensive 17/05 05:00 - Top winemaker ‘may have to leave its Spanish vineyards due to climate crisis’ 17/05 04:24 - Justices Extended Block on Deportations Under Wartime Law 17/05 03:36 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,178 17/05 03:36 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,178 17/05 02:20 - Billions ‘were being pissed away’ on Ukraine aid – Trump 17/05 02:08 - Australian government ‘appalled’ at Russia’s ‘sham trial’ of Oscar Jenkins who was captured in Ukraine 17/05 00:22 - Trump threatens Russia with ‘crushing’ sanctions 16/05 23:13 - Israel launches major offensive in Gaza after airstrikes that killed more than 100 16/05 22:47 - Supreme court blocks Trump bid to resume deportations under 1798 law 16/05 22:33 - US loses top triple-A credit rating after Moody’s cites debt concerns 16/05 22:24 - European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks 16/05 22:24 - European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks 16/05 22:17 - Ten people break out of New Orleans jail, including man convicted of killings 16/05 21:54 - ‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump 16/05 21:54 - ‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump 16/05 21:29 - Up to a million Palestinians could be 'permanently relocated' to war-torn Libya under US plans 16/05 20:54 - Who Took the ‘Napalm Girl’ Photo? 16/05 20:37 - Ukraine, Russia agree to mass POW swap 16/05 20:37 - Ukraine, Russia agree to mass POW swap 16/05 20:13 - US army parade could cost up to $45m and involve 6,600 soldiers 16/05 19:56 - Russia takes tough stance in Istanbul talks, threatens Ukraine with long war 16/05 19:32 - Iran, European powers meet amid tensions over nuclear deal 16/05 19:14 - Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank 16/05 19:02 - Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Stop After Short Meeting 16/05 18:42 - Arts24 in Cannes: ‘The world has never been closer to a world war in my lifetime,’ says Bono 16/05 18:29 - Ice used ‘false pretenses’ for warrant to hunt for Columbia students, lawyers say 16/05 18:14 - Trump's Middle East week, Kyiv calls Putin's bluff and Cannes' opening week 16/05 18:07 - Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds 16/05 18:07 - Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds 16/05 17:44 - Trump Says ‘People Are Starving’ in Gaza and the U.S. Wants to Help 16/05 17:35 - Timing of sexual misconduct allegations against ICC prosecutor ‘suspicious’ – analyst (VIDEO) 16/05 17:35 - ICC war crimes prosecutor takes leave amid sexual misconduct inquiry 16/05 17:15 - Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap but peace talks fail to make progress 16/05 16:55 - Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed 16/05 16:40 - In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe 16/05 16:40 - In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe 16/05 16:38 - First Russia-Ukraine talks for years agree POW swap - but last less than two hours 16/05 16:29 - The Ukraine-Russia talks were symbolically important - but revealed a stark reality 16/05 16:25 - Russia and Ukraine agreed to future talks – Turkish FM 16/05 16:01 - Women, Tell Us The Societal "Lies" You Fell For In Your 20s That You'd Now Warn Other Women About 16/05 16:00 - Week of geopolitical poker over Ukraine ends with no endgame in sight 16/05 15:33 - Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end without major breakthrough 16/05 15:33 - Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end without major breakthrough 16/05 15:23 - Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine 16/05 15:23 - Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine 16/05 15:18 - Israel kills hundreds of Palestinians as it escalates attacks in Gaza 16/05 15:18 - Israel kills hundreds of Palestinians as it escalates attacks in Gaza 16/05 15:17 - What's next in the US-China trade war? 16/05 15:11 - No breakthrough in Turkey as Ukraine-Russia peace talks falter 16/05 14:59 - Turkey's crackdown on dissent disrupts EU-Turkey relations: Europe in difficult balancing act 16/05 14:12 - In Albania, EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia as talks stall 16/05 14:08 - Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours in Istanbul, officials say 16/05 13:41 - India-Pakistan crisis: Rise in misinformation, warmongering and censorship 16/05 13:29 - Scattered Spider hackers in UK are ‘facilitating’ cyber-attacks, says Google 16/05 12:51 - James Comey investigated over seashell photo claimed to be ‘threat’ against Trump 16/05 12:45 - Hiker or Russian Spy? Latvia Advises Its People How to Be on the Lookout. 16/05 11:56 - Cash Isas: ministers sound out City bosses on cutting £20,000 tax-free allowance 16/05 11:56 - Ukraine peace talks open in Istanbul with little hope for progress 16/05 11:52 - 'Europe will never drop Ukraine: There is no prospect of complete victory for Russia' 16/05 11:22 - Trump hails trade deals as he wraps up Gulf trip - US politics live 16/05 11:12 - Being Russia’s enemy could cost European allies $1trn – study 16/05 11:10 - Polish presidential hopefuls in final campaign push - Europe live 16/05 11:01 - Poland battles Russian destabilisation efforts ahead of presidential vote 16/05 10:42 - Russia targeting journalists in Ukraine hotel strikes: Report 16/05 10:42 - Russia targeting journalists in Ukraine hotel strikes: Report 16/05 10:40 - EU mulling ‘punitive’ new tariffs on Russia – Politico  16/05 10:08 - NJ Transit’s Buses to Run as Usual During Strike 16/05 09:00 - A Russian-stoked protest movement lifts a MAGA-like populist in Romania 16/05 09:00 - News24 | Russia deliberately attacking Ukraine hotels where journalists stay, say NGOs 16/05 08:18 - 'Putin's choice of sending Medinsky reinforces idea this is a continuation of failed talks in 2022' 16/05 08:16 - Zelensky sends delegation to Istanbul for direct peace talks as Putin abstains 16/05 08:00 - European leaders meet in Albania to debate security concerns on Ukraine 16/05 08:00 - ‘Napalm Girl’ may be work of different photographer, World Press Photo says 16/05 07:53 - Bradfield counting paused until Monday – as it happened 16/05 07:12 - Australian war veteran loses defamation appeal over 'inhumane' killings 16/05 06:55 - 'Europe's security being played out in Ukraine: It is in our interests that Ukraine joins NATO'