European leaders including Starmer to join Zelenskyy in Washington for meeting with Trump

17/08/2025 11:15 The Guardian

Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and others will aim to push back against ceding of Ukraine territory in ‘peace plan’Ukraine war live – latest updatesEuropean leaders including Britain’s Keir Starmer will join Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at a White House meeting on Monday with Donald Trump, in a coordinated effort to push back on a US-endorsed “peace plan” that would allow Russia to take further Ukrainian territory.The UK prime minister, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, the Finnish president, Alexander Stubb, and Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, will all accompany Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. Continue reading...

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Zelenskyy says territorial swaps not possible under Ukrainian constitution ahead of White House meeting – live

Ahead of his meeting with Trump on Monday the Ukrainian president said the ‘territorial issue’ should only be discussed with Russia and the USGermany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will also be travelling to Washington tomorrow for the Trump-Zelenskyy talks, according to the federal government....

17/08/2025 13:59 The Guardian

Keir Starmer hopes to exploit curious relationship with Trump in Ukraine talks

PM has positioned himself as someone who can get along with US president while stressing Europe’s red linesAsked behind the scenes at June’s G7 summit if he could explain why Donald Trump seems to like him so much, Keir Starmer admitted he didn’t really know. Whatever the reason, when it come...

17/08/2025 13:46 The Guardian

‘Stunning survival story’: Police rescue California man trapped behind waterfall for two days

Ryan Wardwell was rappelling down Seven Teacups falls when ‘extreme hydraulics’ trapped him behind a cascadeA California man who recently became trapped behind a waterfall for two days while climbing was dramatically rescued by police utilizing a helicopter.Ryan Wardwell, 46, of Long Beach, went...

17/08/2025 11:00 The Guardian

Trump hiked tariffs on US imports. Now he’s looking at exports – sparking fears of ‘dangerous precedent’

Experts warn of destabilized trading relations after White House strikes deal with Nvidia to take a 15% cut of certain AI chip sales to Chinese companiesApple CEO Tim Cook visited the White House bearing an unusual gift. “This box was made in California,” Cook reassured his audience in the Oval...

17/08/2025 06:00 The Guardian

PM deflects question about literal red carpet for Putin and says Trump ‘an advocate for peace’ in Ukraine – as it happened

This blog is now closedTim Wilson sidesteps question about whether Coalition will dump support for net zeroFinally, Wilson was asked about internal pressure within the Coalition to abandon support for any policies that might help Australia achieve net zero and to address the climate crisis.We should...

17/08/2025 05:00 The Guardian

Donald Trump reportedly delivered letter from first lady to Vladimir Putin

Melania Trump’s letter, obtained by Fox News, does not reference abducted Ukrainian children despite White House commentDonald Trump hand-delivered a personal letter from first lady Melania Trump to Russian leader Vladimir Putin raising the plight of Ukrainian and Russian children caught in the mi...

16/08/2025 23:03 The Guardian

Putin demands full control of Donetsk and Luhansk as condition for ending Ukraine war – live

Putin told Trump he would halt further advances and freeze Ukrainian frontline where Russian forces occupy significant areas, sources sayZelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday after Putin summit briefingFor those who feared the summit on Ukraine might resemble Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement of Adolf...

16/08/2025 21:07 The Guardian

As the economy slows and productivity flatlines, is Australia having another banana republic moment?

In 1986 Paul Keating warned the nation was headed towards economic disaster without reform. Now, Jim Chalmers faces a similar dilemmaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Paul Keating stepped into a noisy kitchen in a Me...

16/08/2025 20:00 The Guardian

Zelenskyy may be asked to cede land to Russia at Trump meeting in Washington

Ukrainian leader to return to White House after Alaska summit between US president and Vladimir PutinUkraine’s president has said he will fly to Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump after the Alaska summit amid speculation that the US president will ask him to cede territory to end the war.Ne...

16/08/2025 16:50 The Guardian

Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 5, moving through north-east Caribbean

Erin not expected to make landfall, though nearby islands, including Puerto Rico, brace for floodingHurricane Erin has intensified into a category 5 storm as it churns its way over the Atlantic, brushing past islands in the north-east Caribbean.The National Hurricane Center (NHC), in Miami, said on...

16/08/2025 16:11 The Guardian

Farage adviser said UK would be better off if it had not fought in WW2

Exclusive: Jack Anderton says UK may ‘regain’ former colonies in future and suggests end to support for UkraineAn adviser used by Nigel Farage and others in Reform UK to boost their social media popularity has suggested that Britain would be better off had it stayed neutral in the second world w...

16/08/2025 16:00 The Guardian

Zelenskyy to fly to Washington as Merz says US ready to be part of Ukraine security guarantees – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Follow the latest updates on the aftermath of the Trump-Putin summit hereThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White H...

16/08/2025 15:26 The Guardian

RFK Jr denies 2028 presidential ambitions after attacks from Trump influencer Laura Loomer

HHS chief took to social media with deference to president after ‘Trump’s Rasputin’ said he was plotting moveThe US health and human services (HHS) secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has fended off an attack by conservative firebrand and Donald Trump influencer Laura Loomer by issuing a statement...

16/08/2025 15:11 The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: 25 reported killed in Gaza as UN warns one in five Gaza City children malnourished – updates

Four children said to be among those killed in strikes on Bureij refugee camp, while 12 people were killed seeking aid, according to Al JazeeraThe Metropolitan police has said that 60 more people will be prosecuted for showing support for Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the UK government l...

16/08/2025 13:32 The Guardian

Ron DeSantis enters the chat: governor eyes chance to redraw Florida maps

Redistricting call a stereotypical power-play by Republican governor who has often bent state lawmakers to his willWith Gavin Newsom and Greg Abbott, the respective heavyweight governors of California and Texas, trading blows over plans to gerrymander the 2026 midterms, it was always kind of inevita...

16/08/2025 13:00 The Guardian

Russia jubilant after Putin leaves Trump summit without making concessions

With no sanctions imposed on Russia, and no ceasefire agreed, Moscow feels it has the upper handPutin-Trump summit: Russia ‘cannot have veto’ on Ukraine’s EU and Nato membership, say European leaders – liveRussia’s reaction to Donald Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska has been...

16/08/2025 10:44 The Guardian

Facial recognition cameras too racially biased to use at Notting Hill carnival, say campaigners

Exclusive: Letter to the Met says technology ‘unfairly targets community that carnival exists to celebrate’The Met commissioner should scrap plans to deploy live facial recognition (LFR) at next weekend’s Notting Hill carnival because the technology is riven with “racial bias” and subject...

16/08/2025 09:00 The Guardian

Putin criticised by Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia after inconclusive meeting with Trump

Russian president argues ‘root causes’ of war must be addressed, but Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Putin has ‘ambition of destroying democracy next door’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVladimir Putin remains determined to “revive the Soviet Union” by “...

16/08/2025 04:59 The Guardian

No deal, and no answers, after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in Alaska

US president claims ‘great progress’ with Russian leader but ends press conference abruptly without taking questionsTrump-Putin summit – live updatesDonald Trump left more questions than answers on Friday as he claimed “great progress” in his high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin but admi...

16/08/2025 01:48 The Guardian

Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office

US president says Chinese counterpart told him ‘I am very patient and China is very patient’The US president, Donald Trump, has said that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, told him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office.Trump made the comments in an interview with Fox News on...

16/08/2025 00:09 The Guardian

Democrats introduce joint resolution to end Trump’s ‘lawless’ DC takeover

Legislation says special emergency conditions that would warrant federalization of DC police have not been metDemocratic lawmakers have introduced a joint resolution aimed at ending what they call Trump’s unlawful and unprecedented move to federalize the Metropolitan police department (MPD) in Was...

15/08/2025 22:06 The Guardian

UK rights watchdog warns against ‘heavy-handed’ policing of Gaza protests

EHRC calls for clearer guidance for officers to avoid a ‘chilling effect’ on freedom of expressionThe UK’s official human rights watchdog has written to ministers and police expressing concern at a potentially “heavy-handed” approach to protests about Gaza and urging clearer guidance for o...

15/08/2025 21:41 The Guardian

Tropical storm turns into Hurricane Erin as it approaches Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Hurricane is predicted pick up steam toward Florida before veering away from the US mainlandA tropical storm sped up to become Hurricane Erin mid-morning on Friday, as it approached Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides on its way to becomi...

15/08/2025 18:43 The Guardian

Guardian Australia wins Kennedy awards for outstanding digital innovation, photography and columnist

Leaving Gaza interactive, a portrait by Carly Earl, and columnist Ranjana Srivastava claim media accoladesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGuardian Australia has won three Kennedy awards for outstanding digital innovation, outstanding portrait photography and outstanding co...

15/08/2025 18:09 The Guardian

Public warned to keep away from injured dolphin filmed with Dorset swimmers

Conservationists flag dangers of human interaction after ‘Reggie’ filmed playing with familyThe public has been warned to keep away from an injured dolphin that was filmed dancing and playing with swimmers off the coast of Dorset earlier this month.The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), a gov...

15/08/2025 18:04 The Guardian

Trump says he wants to see a ceasefire and ‘won’t be happy if it’s not today’ – as it happened

Trump-Putin summit live updates: US and Russian leaders to meet in Alaska to discuss ending Ukraine warUS president says Russia needs to show willingness to seriously talk about the end of the war in Ukraine, as he travels to meeting in Anchorage, AlaskaAsked if his conversation with Trump will cove...

15/08/2025 17:57 The Guardian

Trump is targeting sanctuary cities to settle political scores and potentially arrest his opponents

The president’s war on Democratic-run cities will not stop with Washington DC – it could get much worseUS politics live – latest updatesIt’s not about immigration – or rather, it’s not just about immigration.Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, sent letters this week to dozens of cities a...

15/08/2025 17:48 The Guardian

King Charles leads 80th VJ Day commemoration in UK

The queen, Keir Starmer and veterans of second world war in Asia hear testimonies at remembrance serviceKing Charles led VJ Day commemorations in the UK as a national service of remembrance and two-minute silence marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the second world war and the end...

15/08/2025 16:49 The Guardian

Climate wars are simmering among the NSW Liberals – and they could pose a problem for Mark Speakman

Energy policy had been an area of mostly bipartisan agreement for the NSW opposition – until nowGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe never-ending war within the Coalition over energy policy and climate targets appears to have infected the New South Wales Liberals as they...

15/08/2025 15:00 The Guardian

Ukraine says it has bombed Russian ship carrying drone parts at Caspian port

Attack on cargo vessel more than 500 miles from frontline is show of force before Trump-Putin meetingTrump-Putin summit – live updatesUkraine says it has conducted a long-range drone attack on a supply ship that it claims was carrying drone components from Iran, striking it at a port north of the...

15/08/2025 14:55 The Guardian

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That's where aid was dropped 16/08 23:03 - Donald Trump reportedly delivered letter from first lady to Vladimir Putin 16/08 22:44 - Putin 'demands key regions of Ukraine in exchange for peace' 16/08 22:44 - Zelenskyy prepares for fresh White House visit - as Putin issues first comments after summit 16/08 21:40 - Trump drops ceasefire demand for Ukraine war, tells allies Putin wants land 16/08 21:29 - Key takeaways from Trump-Putin summit and dramatic ceasefire reversal 16/08 21:22 - Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin 16/08 21:07 - Putin demands full control of Donetsk and Luhansk as condition for ending Ukraine war – live 16/08 20:29 - Israel Gears Up for Nationwide Strike to Support Hostages 16/08 20:00 - As the economy slows and productivity flatlines, is Australia having another banana republic moment? 16/08 19:25 - Russia sees victory as Trump adopts Putin’s approach to ending Ukraine war 16/08 19:17 - ‘Fear’ in Ukraine following Trump-Putin talks 16/08 18:58 - Israeli army prepares to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza 16/08 18:51 - Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions 16/08 18:35 - Starmer to meet European leaders for 'coalition of the willing' talks on Ukraine 16/08 18:19 - Putin-Trump summit ‘erased’ Western narratives – EU state’s leader 16/08 18:05 - End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer 16/08 16:53 - US suspends visas for Gaza residents after right-wing social media storm 16/08 16:53 - US suspends visas for Gaza residents after right-wing social media storm 16/08 16:50 - Zelenskyy may be asked to cede land to Russia at Trump meeting in Washington 16/08 16:28 - The Alaska summit was not a ‘new Munich’, but it could be a ‘new Yalta’ 16/08 16:28 - The Alaska summit was not a ‘new Munich’, but it could be a ‘new Yalta’ 16/08 16:11 - Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 5, moving through north-east Caribbean 16/08 16:00 - Farage adviser said UK would be better off if it had not fought in WW2 16/08 15:26 - Zelenskyy to fly to Washington as Merz says US ready to be part of Ukraine security guarantees – as it happened 16/08 15:11 - RFK Jr denies 2028 presidential ambitions after attacks from Trump influencer Laura Loomer 16/08 15:02 - Trump's ceasefire pivot will cause dismay in Kyiv and Europe 16/08 14:53 - 6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Putin 16/08 14:21 - Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after ‘successful’ talks with Putin 16/08 14:21 - Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after ‘successful’ talks with Putin 16/08 13:46 - The power of the Trump-Putin presidential photo op. 16/08 13:44 - European NATO states to continue arming Ukraine 16/08 13:32 - Middle East crisis live: 25 reported killed in Gaza as UN warns one in five Gaza City children malnourished – updates 16/08 13:30 - Indonesia: Selling a Colonial War 16/08 13:30 - Indonesia: Selling a Colonial War 16/08 13:22 - 'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine 16/08 13:04 - Russia-Ukraine: Is negotiating a peace treaty realistic at this stage in the war? 16/08 13:00 - Ron DeSantis enters the chat: governor eyes chance to redraw Florida maps 16/08 12:11 - Ukraine's Zelensky to meet Trump on Monday after Alaska summit fails to secure ceasefire 16/08 11:57 - The Alaska summit was a success. The challenge is to make it last 16/08 11:41 - Europeans Worry Trump Will Pressure Zelensky After Meeting With Putin 16/08 11:21 - Red carpets and flypasts: In Alaska, an indicted war criminal was feted like a king 16/08 11:17 - ‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit 16/08 11:17 - ‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit 16/08 10:44 - Russia jubilant after Putin leaves Trump summit without making concessions 16/08 10:39 - Trump touts peace deal after leaving talks without ceasefire pact 16/08 10:38 - Trump-Zelensky call ‘wasn’t easy’ – Axios 16/08 10:26 - Ukraine kills civilians trying to cross into Russia – senior diplomat 16/08 09:38 - 'Putin sat upright - but Trump was crumpled': Body language expert unpacks the summit 16/08 09:17 - Zelensky to meet Trump after US-Russia summit: What to expect? 16/08 09:16 - Trump pushes peace over ceasefire after Putin meeting 16/08 09:00 - Facial recognition cameras too racially biased to use at Notting Hill carnival, say campaigners 16/08 09:00 - Trump-Putin summit ends with no ceasefire deal 16/08 09:00 - Trump-Putin summit ends with no ceasefire deal 16/08 09:00 - In China’s tough economy, secondhand luxury is very much in fashion 16/08 09:00 - How a little-known coup leader became a Pan-African hero 16/08 08:56 - “Expectations were low and nothing came out” of Trump-Putin talks 16/08 08:56 - “Expectations were low and nothing came out” of Trump-Putin talks 16/08 08:26 - Zelensky says he will meet US president in Washington 16/08 08:23 - Alaska summit: Putin managed 'to get out of the international isolation' 16/08 07:46 - Trump-Putin summit: What could Europe and Ukraine’s next moves be?