Zelenskyy calls for European army as Germany hits back at US over Vance tirade – as it happened

15/02/2025 21:03 The Guardian

This liveblog has now closed. Read the Observer’s report of today’s developments hereAgence France-Presse has some more on Olaf Scholz’s comments today at the Munich Security Conference.On Ukraine, the German chancellor said:We will also not accept any solution that leads to a decoupling of European and American security. Only one person would benefit from this: President Putin.We Europeans will represent these interests confidently and unitedly in the upcoming negotiations.” Continue reading...

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Officials to euthanise 90 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania

Attempt to refloat false killer whales was unsuccessful, forcing wildlife authorities to make difficult decision for safety and ‘welfare reasons’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmanian authorities plan to euthanis...

19/02/2025 05:12 The Guardian

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19/02/2025 05:04 The Guardian

Whyalla steelworks placed in administration after South Australia rushes legislation to secure its future

Move allows government to act on millions of dollars in debts owed by GFG Alliance and secure future of mid-north operationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Whyalla steelworks has been placed into administration afte...

19/02/2025 05:02 The Guardian

Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia, saying it could have made a deal

President hits back at Ukraine’s complaint that it has been left out of US-Russia talks, saying it had years to make a deal ‘without the loss of much land’See all our Ukraine war coveragePresident Donald Trump has criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he was “disappointed” that the Ukrain...

19/02/2025 05:02 The Guardian

Why Europe’s defence spending may need a bold new approach

In Paris and Munich, European leaders debated ideas aimed at reshaping Europe’s postwar dependence on the USPutting aside the petulant Giorgia Meloni, who drove up to the steps of the Élysée Palace in a Maserati one hour late wearing a white coat and a pose designed to reveal her disdain at bein...

19/02/2025 05:00 The Guardian

Sydney couple allegedly linked to caravan found with explosives charged over anti-Israel incident in Woollahra

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19/02/2025 03:32 The Guardian

Trump praises Elon Musk as pair repeat familiar criticisms of opponents – as it happened

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19/02/2025 03:16 The Guardian

PM praises Khawaja as a ‘great Australian’ but rejects suggestion he is ignoring Islamophobia

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19/02/2025 02:10 The Guardian

Heat pump sales in Europe fall 23% to pre-Ukraine war levels

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18/02/2025 23:01 The Guardian

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductor chips

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18/02/2025 22:39 The Guardian

Six-year-old girl and woman die in Sydney house fire

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18/02/2025 19:26 The Guardian

US and Russia agree to explore mutual opportunities of end to Ukraine war

Riyadh talks involving US secretary of state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relationsUS and Russian officials agreed to explore the “economic and investment opportunities” that could arise for their countries from an end to the war in Ukraine after talks in Saudi Arabia that amou...

18/02/2025 19:21 The Guardian

Zelenskyy again demands Ukraine is involved in talks after Russia and US agree to create team to explore peace deal – as it happened

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18/02/2025 19:13 The Guardian

Security for Ukraine could be achieved with fewer troops, say UK sources

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18/02/2025 18:42 The Guardian

Ukraine will never accept Russia’s ultimatums, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says

President says negotiations between US and Russian delegates in Saudi Arabia ‘held behind Ukraine’s back’Europe live – latest on Ukraine talksUkraine reacted with gloom and dismay on Tuesday to the meeting between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying he would ne...

18/02/2025 17:41 The Guardian

Hamas says it will hand over bodies of Bibas family and free six hostages

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18/02/2025 17:40 The Guardian

US postmaster to step down months after reporting billions in losses

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18/02/2025 16:59 The Guardian

Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives

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18/02/2025 16:47 The Guardian

Nigel Farage says Tories ‘not on the right in any measurable way’ and calls Labour government ‘miserable’ – as it happened

Leader of Reform UK criticises Conservatives and ‘declinist’ Labour government in new attacks. This live blog is closedFarage calls for reindustrialisation of Britain and higher birthratesGood morning, defence secretary John Healey has finished speaking, so I can take a quick pause and actually...

18/02/2025 16:32 The Guardian

Nigel Farage, Jordan Peterson & co worship each other in alt-right heaven | John Crace

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18/02/2025 16:14 The Guardian

Food head at FDA quits citing Trump administration’s mass staff cuts

Jim Jones, who joined Food and Drug Administration in 2023, says layoffs would make it ‘fruitless’ to continue in roleThe head of the food division at the US Food and Drug Administration has quit in protest over sweeping staff cuts that he warns will hamper the agency’s ability to protect publ...

18/02/2025 15:59 The Guardian

As an election looms, will Australians remember Labor for one rate cut or the 12 hikes before that?

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18/02/2025 14:00 The Guardian

‘Served their time’: Nauru president backs Australian plan to resettle three members of NZYQ cohort

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UK pay growth rises 6% despite job loss warnings after Reeves’s budget

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18/02/2025 11:00 The Guardian

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Architects warn post-Brexit visa rules hindering recruitment

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18/02/2025 10:38 The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: Israeli troops remain in five locations in Lebanon after deadline for withdrawal expires

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