Starmer to join Macron-led European crisis summit on Trump’s Ukraine plan

15/02/2025 19:51 The Guardian

French president calls for urgent talks in Paris amid fears US leader is sidelining alliesThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, was on Saturday night seeking to convene an emergency meeting of European leaders, including the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, as concerns grew over Donald Trump’s attempts to seize control of the Ukraine peace process.Speaking at the Munich security conference, Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, said he was “very glad that President Macron has called our leaders to Paris” to discuss “in a very serious fashion” the challenges posed by Trump. Continue reading...

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Explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv – as it happened

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12/03/2025 00:48 The Guardian

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions

Joint statement says ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ as two countries also revive plans for minerals dealEurope live – latest updatesUkraine said it was ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, as the US announced it would immediately lift its restrictions on mil...

12/03/2025 00:28 The Guardian

‘Patchy and behind deadline’: MPs attack UK rollout of EV charging points

Committee warns of serious injustice to disabled motorists and those reliant on public chargersThe rollout of electric vehicle chargers across Britain is “patchy”, behind deadline and ignores the needs of disabled drivers, the parliamentary spending watchdog has found.A report published by the p...

12/03/2025 00:01 The Guardian

US won’t impose 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario suspends electricity levy – live

White House says 25% tariff to still take effect on Wednesday after Ontario premier walks back 25% tariff on electricity exports to three US states Trump raises Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%Ukraine ceasefire – live updatesPolls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary election...

11/03/2025 22:46 The Guardian

US-Canada trade war sparks chaos as both sides escalate threats

White House walks back doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs as Ontario relents on electricity levy after tit-for-tat dayUS politics – live updatesThe looming trade war between the US and Canada escalated on Tuesday as Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after...

11/03/2025 22:27 The Guardian

Anthony Albanese denounces US tariffs as ‘not a friendly act’ after Donald Trump refuses exemption for Australia

Global 25% levy regime on steel and aluminium imports due to come into effect at midnight US timeAustralia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war loomsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne...

11/03/2025 20:44 The Guardian

News live: Trump ‘considered against’ tariff exemption for Australia as deadline looms; sand dune warning in wake of cyclone

The federal government says it remains in discussion with the Trump administration, and will have ‘more to say’ on the matter soon. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere’s bad news for prospective homebuyers looking to pick up a bargain in S...

11/03/2025 20:34 The Guardian

Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem twice in a month

Books about Banksy and by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé were removed, and one of the owners detainedIsraeli police have raided the leading Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem for the second time in a month, detaining one of its owners for several hours and seizing some of its stock.The deputy stat...

11/03/2025 19:56 The Guardian

Dizzying turnaround in US-Ukraine relations leaves all eyes on Russia

Putin may well stick to previous demands over Ukrainian elections and a rejection of European peacekeeping forcesEurope live – latest updatesSuddenly the ball is in Russia’s court. The flow of US intelligence and military aid to Ukraine is to resume – and the Kremlin is being asked to agree to...

11/03/2025 19:45 The Guardian

Mother of two sons shot in Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ dares hope for justice

Sarah Celiz among tens of thousands feeling relief that ex-Philippines president will finally face the courtsDuterte flown to The Hague after arrestSarah Celiz wept as she sat at home watching footage from Manila’s main airport on her phone. They were tears of sadness, and of relief.The former Phi...

11/03/2025 18:59 The Guardian

Romanian court rejects appeal by far-right politician to lift candidacy ban

Călin Georgescu, a Russia-friendly populist, won first round of election before result was annulled Europe live – latest updatesRomania’s top court has upheld a decision to ban presidential election frontrunner Călin Georgescu from standing in a rerun of the vote in May, sparking protest in Bu...

11/03/2025 18:45 The Guardian

Two more arrested in fraternity hazing death of Louisiana student

Three people in custody after Southern University student Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched repeatedly in chestAuthorities have arrested two more suspects in the recent fraternity hazing death of a 20-year-old student at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Kyle Thurman was captured on Mon...

11/03/2025 18:28 The Guardian

US and Ukraine continue negotiations after marathon day of peace talks

Kyiv ‘ready to do everything’ to end fighting after Trump cut support for Ukraine in its war with RussiaEurope live – latest updatesSenior US and Ukrainian officials have held marathon crunch talks in Saudi Arabia focused on ending the war with Russia, aiming to build confidence despite a pers...

11/03/2025 17:53 The Guardian

North Sea collision: man arrested as experts warn of ‘disaster’ for marine life

Police launch criminal investigation as local leaders call on Starmer to prevent environmental catastrophePolice have launched a criminal investigation into the collision between two ships in the North Sea, with one man arrested, as experts voiced growing fears over the environmental impact of the c...

11/03/2025 17:47 The Guardian

EU plan to deport more people will lead to ‘prolonged detention’, say critics

European Commission draft includes orders for people to leave EU entirely and conditions for ‘return hubs’ outside blocEurope live – latest updatesThe European Commission has outlined proposals to increase deportations of people with no legal right to stay in the EU, but critics said it had op...

11/03/2025 17:23 The Guardian

Ukraine’s drone strike shows it is not helpless without US intelligence

Attack on Moscow as peace talks began was designed to reinforce Kyiv’s proposal for an air truce with RussiaUkraine’s decision to launch a drone attack into Russia as the next phase of peace negotiations involving delegations from Washington and Kyiv began is a clear demonstration that its milit...

11/03/2025 17:02 The Guardian

Mark Kelly replies to Musk ‘traitor’ taunt over Ukraine visit: ‘not a serious guy’

Democratic senator and former combat pilot dismisses billionaire who wrote ‘You are a traitor’ after Ukraine tripElon Musk is “not a serious guy”, said Mark Kelly, the US fighter pilot and astronaut turned Arizona Democratic senator, after the Tesla owner and close Donald Trump ally called h...

11/03/2025 16:51 The Guardian

‘Urgent action’ needed to save Starmer’s 2030 energy bill cut, says industry body

Higher costs from April on course to derail prime minister’s plan for £300 bill reduction, warns Energy UKBusiness live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has been warned that he will need to take “urgent action” to meet his goal of cutting energy bills by up to £300 by 2030, according to a repo...

11/03/2025 16:16 The Guardian

Vatican seeks to debunk fake news on health of Pope Francis

Since pontiff was hospitalised conspiracy theories have swirled online claiming he has diedWhile Pope Francis was being treated for double pneumonia, Italian TikToker Ottavo made his way unchallenged into a ward at Gemelli hospital in Rome, followed by a camera. His aim was to bolster a conspiracy t...

11/03/2025 16:16 The Guardian

Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings

Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 deadThe former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has left Manila on a plane headed to The Hague, hours after he was served with an arrest warrant from the international criminal cour...

11/03/2025 16:07 The Guardian

US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations

Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to 60 colleges and universities indicating that they may face “enforcement actions” for allegations of antisemit...

11/03/2025 15:19 The Guardian

Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn

In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered speciesDonald Trump’s administration, backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk’s Doge agency, are carrying out an attack on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and federal wildlife agen...

11/03/2025 15:00 The Guardian

Starmer to avoid immediate counter-tariffs if Trump puts levies on UK steel

British PM has discussed issue with president, as US trade war with Canada escalatesBusiness live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he will not hit back with immediate counter-tariffs if Donald Trump imposes 25% levies on all steel and aluminium imports to the US on Wednesday.The prime ministe...

11/03/2025 14:46 The Guardian

Students block access to Serbian state TV station amid nationwide protests

Anti-government rally in Belgrade this weekend billed as climax to months of unrest since Novi Sad tragedy last yearEurope live – latest updatesSeveral hundred student protesters have blocked Serbia’s public television station building in Belgrade as tensions soar days before a large rally plann...

11/03/2025 14:02 The Guardian

Labor’s bid to bolster Australian airline passenger rights may prove weaker than existing law, Choice warns

Consumer advocacy group says draft charter should include the right to a replacement or a refund when a flight is cancelled or significantly delayedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s proposal to bolster airline c...

11/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

Australia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war looms

Industries across the country are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide tariff regimeUS rules out tariff exemption for Australia after Trump ‘considered it and considered against it’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free...

11/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

USDA cuts more than $1bn in local food purchases for schools, food banks

Millions of children could lose free school meals as food costs rise, warns School Nutrition Association presidentThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has slashed two programs that provided more than $1bn for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farms and ranchers.About $660m of tho...

11/03/2025 13:13 The Guardian

Experts warn of North Sea collision’s ‘devastating’ impact on marine life

Highly toxic jet fuel leaking from oil tanker threatens local ecosystems as investigations begin into collision’s causeLeaking fuel from the collision between a cargo ship and oil tanker in the North Sea would have a “devastating” impact on marine life, experts have said, as investigations beg...

11/03/2025 13:13 The Guardian

Three reportedly killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow as peace talks begin

Officials say 337 drones targeted Russia hours before US and Ukrainian teams met for peace talks in Saudi ArabiaEurope live – latest updatesUkraine has launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the war hours before US and Ukrainian teams convened for peace talks in Saudi Arabi...

11/03/2025 12:42 The Guardian

Trump pick for Washington US attorney made racist comments | First Thing

The Guardian can reveal comments by Ed Martin advancing false and racist claims. Plus, just seven countries meet WHO dirty air guidelinesDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump’s pick for Washington US attorney, Ed Martin, has repeatedly made racist com...

11/03/2025 12:33 The Guardian

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11/03 20:34 - News live: Trump ‘considered against’ tariff exemption for Australia as deadline looms; sand dune warning in wake of cyclone 11/03 20:29 - RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes 11/03 20:21 - The ceasefire proposal is 'excellent for Ukraine', analyst says 11/03 20:13 - 'Calling Moscow's bluff': Sky News correspondents' views as Ukraine accepts ceasefire deal 11/03 20:11 - Rubio says 'ball now in court' of Russia to accept Ukraine truce 11/03 19:56 - Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem twice in a month 11/03 19:55 - Trump says US and Russia to hold imminent talks on Ukraine – Reuters 11/03 19:53 - What's in the US-proposed Russia and Ukraine ceasefire deal? 11/03 19:46 - Trump teases talks with Putin 11/03 19:45 - Dizzying turnaround in US-Ukraine relations leaves all eyes on Russia 11/03 19:11 - Zelensky says US must now 'convince' Russia to accept ceasefire proposal 11/03 19:05 - Waltz to talk to Russian officials ‘soon’ 11/03 18:59 - Mother of two sons shot in Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ dares hope for justice 11/03 18:59 - Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia 11/03 18:59 - Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia 11/03 18:58 - Philippine ex-president Duterte on plane to The Hague after ICC warrant arrest 11/03 18:56 - Western F-16s ‘can’t compete’ with Russian Su-35s – Ukrainian Air Force 11/03 18:45 - Romanian court rejects appeal by far-right politician to lift candidacy ban 11/03 18:28 - US resumes intelligence and military aid to Ukraine 11/03 18:28 - Two more arrested in fraternity hazing death of Louisiana student 11/03 18:22 - FACT CHECK: TRUMP CHANGES COURSE ON UKRAINE 11/03 18:22 - FACT CHECK: TRUMP CHANGES COURSE ON UKRAINE 11/03 18:21 - 🔴 US to lift pause on Ukraine aid, intel sharing as Kyiv backs proposal for 30-day ceasefire 11/03 18:19 - 'The ball is now in Russia's court': Ukraine accepts US ceasefire deal - as military aid and intelligence sharing resumes 11/03 18:14 - News24 | 'Getting scary': US aid cuts undermine global fight against TB 11/03 18:07 - Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russia as peace talks begin 11/03 18:07 - Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russia as peace talks begin 11/03 17:53 - US and Ukraine continue negotiations after marathon day of peace talks 11/03 17:48 - Why is the Philippines' ex-strongman heading for The Hague? 11/03 17:47 - North Sea collision: man arrested as experts warn of ‘disaster’ for marine life 11/03 17:41 - Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack 11/03 17:38 - Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. 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