Zelensky thanks Trump as US leader accuses Ukraine of showing 'zero gratitude'

US, Ukrainian officials hail ‘good progress’ during Geneva talks

US, Ukrainian and European officials meet in Geneva for talks on peace plan

Officials from the United States, Ukraine, and national security advisers from France, the United Kingdom and Germany are meeting in Geneva today to review Washington’s draft proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia claims a major heat and power plant in the Moscow region was struck...

Allies meet in Geneva to rework US plan on Ukraine-Russia war

Senior officials from the United States, Ukraine, and national security advisers from France, the UK and Germany are meeting in Geneva on Sunday to discuss Washington’s draft proposal to end the war in Ukraine. As Russia’s invasion enters its fourth year, the Ukrainian side and its European par...

Europeans push for stronger deal for Ukraine as Geneva talks continue

Washington signalled room for negotiation on a 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war, denying claims by some US senators that it is a Russian "wish list", as Kyiv and European allies criticised the proposal ahead of Sunday talks in Geneva. Caroline Baum reports....

Ukraine-Russia peace talks under way as US insists it authored peace plan

Fresh talks on the future of the war in Ukraine are underway in Geneva, with delegations from the US, Ukraine, and European allies participating. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that “diplomacy has been activated” and expressed hope that the meetings would be constructive. The talks...

COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels

After intense disputes, the UN climate summit COP30 in Belém, Brazil concluded with a deal that makes no direct mention of fossil fuels, frustrating over 80 countries, including the UK and EU, which had pushed for commitments to phase out oil, coal, and gas more rapidly. Oil-producing nations resi...

G20 grapples with splintering world order

G20 leaders gathered Sunday in South Africa hailed multilateralism -- even as they struggled to adapt to a changing world order beset by go-it-alone US policies, wars and deepening geopolitical rivalries....

US signals room for negociation on Ukraine plan ahead of talks, denies pushing Russian 'wish list'

Washington signalled room for negotiation on a 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war, denying claims by US senators that it is a Russian "wish list," as Kyiv and European allies criticised the proposal ahead of Sunday talks in Geneva....

Six airlines halt flights to Venezuela after US warns of 'heightened military activity'

Six major carriers suspended flights to Venezuela after the US aviation regulator warned of “heightened military activity” amid a growing American buildup in the region, deepening tensions with President Nicolas Maduro’s government....

Ukraine and US to hold Geneva talks Sunday

A Ukrainian delegation, bolstered by representatives from France, Germany and the UK, is preparing for direct talks with Washington in Switzerland on Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been "holding phone conversations with all of the other foreign allies of Ukraine," said FRANCE 24...

Marseille mourns one of its own during a silent march for Medhi Kessaci

It was a murder that shocked France and alarmed the government. Mehdi Kessaci, the younger brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci, was shot and killed in broad daylight on November 13th in what authorities believed was a warning to silence Amine. Thousands joined a silent march in Marseille to...

European leaders say US plan for Ukraine 'requires additional work' ahead of Geneva talks

Ukraine said Saturday that its officials will meet US counterparts in Switzerland to discuss Washington’s proposed peace plan. Kyiv will seek to push back against provisions that mirror some of Moscow’s toughest demands, while European leaders said the US plan "is a basis which will require add...

Trump praises New York mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting

US President Donald Trump and New York's incoming progressive mayor Zohran Mamdani were all smiles at a White House meeting on Friday, promising to set aside months of bitter feuding and cooperate on the city's future. Trump, who had previously labelled Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic", said the...

Trump forces Zelensky into a corner with plan to end war on Russian terms

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country faces a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving critical support from Washington as it faces intense pressure to agree to a US peace proposal that meets many of Russia's main war aims. ...

Africa's first G20 summit opens with an ambitious agenda and a US boycott

Africa's first G20 summit opened in South Africa on Saturday without the world's biggest economy after US President Donald Trump ordered a boycott of the two-day gathering. The summit looked set to be overshadowed by Trump's unilateral plan to end the war in Ukraine as well as the continuing deadlo...

G20 stresses 'multilateral' approach to global threats as Trump boycotts South African summit

Africa's first G20 summit opened in South Africa on Saturday without the world's biggest economy after US President Donald Trump ordered a boycott of the two-day gathering. The summit looked set to be overshadowed by Trump's unilateral plan to end the war in Ukraine as well as the continuing deadlo...

COP30 deal in jeopardy as nations clash over fossil fuels

Negotiators were divided on Friday, the last day of UN climate talks, as a new draft agreement unveiled by Brazil made no mention of "fossil fuels". EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said the text was "unacceptable" and warned COP30 risked ending without an agreement....

Ukraine: Compromise or Capitulation?, Epstein & the MAGA rebellion, G20

It’s been a week that’s seen Ukraine brace for a fourth winter of war as President Zelensky shores up support amid reports of a secret 28-point peace plan involving territorial concessions and military cuts — a proposal blasted by European allies — while rolling blackouts, relentless strike...

How key players reacted to US plan to end war in Ukraine

European leaders and UN officials voiced unease on Friday over a new US proposal to end the war in Ukraine, warning that Washington’s plan risked sidelining Kyiv and its allies. The 28-point plan calls for major concessions by Ukraine, including giving up a part of its eastern territory. ...

‘Every Swede has a role to play in our total defence concept’: Swedish Civil Defence Minister Bohlin

“Everyone has a role to play”, those are the words of today’s guest Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Sweden’s first minister for civil defence since 1947. Bohlin has become a key figure in Sweden’s evolving security landscape, as threats against Europe are rapidly increasing by the day. Grey zone aggre...

Volodymyr Zelensky faces an impossible dilemma for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is being pushed into a stark dilemma: accept the controversial US-backed peace plan — widely seen as overwhelmingly favourable to Russia — or risk being accused of rejecting peace and undermining Washington’s diplomatic efforts. President Donald Trump is...

US-Russia peace plan 'feeds into the perception' that the US is not committed to European security

The United States has threatened to cut intelligence sharing and weapons supplies for Ukraine to press it into agreeing to a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war, including that Kyiv cede additional territory, curb the size of its military and be barred from j...

Ukraine risks ‘losing a key partner’ with Trump’s peace proposal, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he would not betray Ukraine's interests in a US-led peace process, warning that Kyiv faces a choice between safeguarding its dignity and risking a rupture with Washington. The 28-point plan the United States presented to Kyiv was laden with...

Ukraine: US-backed peace plan, at a glance

🇺🇸 🇺🇦 What are the key measures proposed by the US in its 28-point plan for peace in #Ukraine? Watch the video to find out....

The price for peace in Ukraine: EU countries urged to plug €135bn gap for war-torn nation

As 2025 draws to a close, the European continent is facing the most pressing of problems: how to raise financial support for Ukraine, almost four years into Russia’s full-blown invasion. Kyiv’s financial resilience is eroding and thanks to an unpredictable Trump administration questioning the c...

France to reduce diplomatic staff in Mali amid jihadist fuel blockade

France is pulling back diplomatic staff from Mali as the security situation in the country deteriorates under a jihadist-imposed fuel blockade. The move comes amid deepening concerns over the junta-led country's shift toward Russian military support, which has done little to improve the security si...

Leaked US-Russia peace plan angers Europe despite diplomatic statement

While Europe has softened its tone diplomatically by issuing a statement reaffirming its commitment to peace, behind the scenes Brussels is furious. The anger stems from the US confirmation that the leaked US-Russia peace plan—largely drafted by Marco Rubio and Donald Trump—envisions the EU pro...

Red Cross to shed 2,900 jobs as it cuts back 2026 budget

The International Committee of the Red Cross announced Friday that it will cut its 2026 budget by 17 percent and eliminate nearly 3,000 jobs. The ICRC warned that dwindling donor funding is forcing it to make drastic reductions at a time when humanitarian needs are surging....

The Golden Triangle: From opium to meth

The Golden Triangle takes part of its name from its location on the border of three countries: Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Gold refers to "black gold" – or opium – which has contributed to the wealth of the region since it was first produced there in the 19th century. The CIA popularised the...

Egyptian students in Russia pressured to join army or leave

Russia has long been a preferred destination for students from across Africa seeking affordable higher education. In 2023, Russia estimated that 32,000 students from the Middle East were living in the country — nearly half of them Egyptian. But in recent months, controversy has erupted in Egypt f...