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18/08/2025 10:20 The Guardian

US president claims Zelenskyy could end the war ‘almost immediately’, as he ruled out Ukraine becoming Nato member or regaining Crimea. Plus, Minnesota angler helps solve 60-year-old cold caseDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has piled pressure on his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, before talks in Washington on Monday, saying the leader could end the war “almost immediately” if he wanted to.Will it be one meeting or more? Two – Trump will first meet Zelenskyy at 1.15pm EDT in the Oval Office, before a summit with the European leaders at 3pm, the White House said.What is the latest from Gaza? Fear is spreading among Palestinians after the Israeli military said it was preparing to forcibly displace 1 million people from Gaza City. Continue reading...

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18/08/2025 19:00 The Guardian

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18/08/2025 18:45 The Guardian

Hamas says it accepts proposal for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

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18/08/2025 17:44 The Guardian

Police officers warned against dancing with revellers at Notting Hill carnival

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18/08/2025 12:00 The Guardian

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Trump’s promise of a US manufacturing renaissance leaves experts scratching their heads

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