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Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine ‘without preconditions’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions”. Speaking to reporters in the Kremlin in the early hours of Sunday, Mr Putin proposed to “restart” peace talks Russia and Ukraine held in 2022. “We are committed to serious negotiations with Ukraine,” Putin said, adding that he does not rule out agreeing to a ceasefire later, in the course of direct talks with Ukraine. His […]

May 11, 2025

World

European leaders have discussed peace efforts in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump

Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have spoken with Donald Trump about “peace efforts” in Ukraine, according to Kyiv’s foreign minister. Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have spoken with Donald Trump about “peace efforts” in Ukraine, according to Kyiv’s foreign minister. The Prime Minister is in the Ukrainian capital alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich […]

May 10, 2025

Shropshire

RAF museum in Shropshire receives £9m lottery boost

The Royal Air Force Museum in Shropshire has been awarded just over £9 million by the Heritage Fund. The museum, at Cosford in Shropshire, will spend the money on a new exhibition space, exploring the modern history of the RAF and looking to the future. It will also use it to create an outdoor events area with a programme of activities, and turn a 1930s hangar into a new exhibition and […]

May 9, 2025

Worcestershire

Worcestershire team take on Severn source to sea challenge

A team from a Worcestershire film and media company is to travel the length of the River Severn to raise funds for charities. The source to sea challenge will see the group from Bewdley-based DRPG kayak, run and cycle the 220-mile (354 km) route from the heights of Plynlimon to the Bristol Channel. DRPG chief executive Dale Parmenter, who is taking part, said he was inspired by BBC Children in […]

May 9, 2025

World

Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal’

Donald Trump will on Thursday announce the US has reached a “major trade deal” with a “highly respected country”, the US president said. Multiple media outlets in the US, including the New York Times, reported the deal was with the UK, citing people familiar with the plans. The PA news agency has approached the Government for comment. Mr Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce he would hold […]

May 8, 2025

World

The Papal Conclave to Elect Next Pope Begins

The secret meeting to elect the leader of the world’s Catholics is set to begin, bringing with it the intrigue of an ancient system of anonymous voting in Vatican City. Following a special mass in St Peter’s Basilica, the group will go into the Sistine Chapel where they will have no contact with the outside world until white smoke rises into the air in Vatican City to confirm there is […]

May 7, 2025

World

Child killed as India fires missiles across Pakistan border, officials say

India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least three locations early on Wednesday, killing a child and wounding two other people, security officials said. India said it was striking infrastructure used by militants. The strikes came amid soaring tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours over last month’s militant attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. India has blamed Pakistan for backing the militant attack, which […]

May 6, 2025

World

Albanese set to return as Australian PM, early vote counting suggests

Early vote counting in Australia’s general election has suggested the government is likely to be returned for a second term. The Australian Electoral Commission’s early projections gave the ruling centre-left Labour Party 70 seats and the conservative opposition coalition 24 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, the lower chamber where parties need a majority to form governments. Unaligned minor parties and independent candidates appeared likely to win 13 seats. […]

May 3, 2025

Severn Hospice Chief executive Heather Tudor

Shropshire

Shropshire Hospice appeals for £1m for urgent repairs

A hospice is asking its supporters to help them raise £1m to pay for urgently needed repairs. Severn Hospice said one of the wards at its site in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, was 35 years old and could no longer get by on routine maintenance. A spokesperson said they also wanted to increase the size of Perry ward, to create more space for visitors and make patient's rooms larger. The hospice has […]

May 1, 2025

Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine ‘without preconditions’

European leaders have discussed peace efforts in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump

RAF museum in Shropshire receives £9m lottery boost

Worcestershire team take on Severn source to sea challenge

Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal’

The Papal Conclave to Elect Next Pope Begins

Child killed as India fires missiles across Pakistan border, officials say

Albanese set to return as Australian PM, early vote counting suggests

Shropshire Hospice appeals for £1m for urgent repairs

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