Zelensky urges West to overcome ‘fear’ of ‘strong’ decisions to defend Ukraine

Zelensky urges West to overcome ‘fear’ of ‘strong’ decisions to defend Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded for the UK and US to give permission for Ukraine to use western missiles to strike Russian targets as Vladimir Putin’s forces carried out another bombing raid. The Ukrainian president called for “decisiveness” as he urged leaders to overcome the “fear” of making the choice. Sir Keir Starmer and Joe Biden met in Washington on Friday for talks on giving Ukraine permission to use long-range missiles […]

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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

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US and UK accuse Iran of sending Russia ballistic missiles to use in Ukraine

The United States and the UK have formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war in Ukraine, and plan to take measures to punish those involved. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a visit to London, said sanctions will be announced later on Tuesday. “Russia has now received shipments of these ballistic missiles and will […]

September 11, 2024 3

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Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier named as France’s new prime minister

President Emmanuel Macron has named EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister. The announcement came on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government. The appointment of the 73-year-old Barnier follows weeks of intense efforts by Macron and his aides to find a candidate who might be able to build loose groupings of backers in parliament and survive possible attempts by Mr Macron’s opponents to […]

September 5, 2024 2

Tim Walz accepted the nomination for vice president in a Democratic National Convention speech

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Walz thanks convention ‘for bringing the joy’ as he accepts nomination

Tim Walz accepted the nomination for vice president in a Democratic National Convention speech that blended optimism with fierce critiques of Republican rival Donald Trump. The Minnesota Governor, little known before his selection by Vice President Kamala Harris, thanked the packed arena in Chicago. “We’re all here tonight for one beautiful, simple, reason: We love this country,” Mr Walz said. “Thank you for bringing the joy to this fight.” Mr […]

August 22, 2024 4

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Ukrainian officials order evacuation of families with children from Pokrovsk

Ukrainian local authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for families with children from the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where about 53,000 people still live. They say Russian forces are advancing so quickly that it is compulsory for families to leave the city and other nearby towns. Russian troops have been pushing toward Pokrovsk for months. Russian troops are “advancing at a fast pace. With every passing day there is […]

August 19, 2024 2

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Biden believes Gaza ceasefire talks have ‘a shot’ at succeeding

The US President says "we are closer than we’ve ever been” US President Joe Biden said talks about a ceasefire deal in Gaza have “got a shot” at succeeding. A US official said on Friday that negotiators are working out logistics for the potential release of hostages and distribution of aid as part of any agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war. The official, who spoke to reporters on condition of […]

August 17, 2024 2

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Matthew Perry’s assistant pleads guilty to charges connected to his death

Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine connected to the death of the US actor. Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, of Toluca Lake, admitted to “repeatedly injecting Perry with ketamine without medical training”, including performing multiple injections on October 28 2023 – the day he died, the Department of Justice said. He previously pleaded guilty on August 7 “to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing […]

August 16, 2024 3

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Israeli strikes killed at least 16 people in Gaza overnight including baby twins

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 16 Palestinians, including four women and seven children, and orphaned another four children, Palestinian medical officials said on Tuesday. Ten people were killed in a strike late on Monday on a house near the southern city of Khan Younis, where Israel ordered mass evacuations in recent days, saying it must act against Palestinian militants. Nasser Hospital, where the bodies were brought, said another […]

August 14, 2024 3

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US approves 20 billion dollars in weapons sales to Israel

The US has approved 20 billion dollars in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department has announced. Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles or AMRAAMs, 120mm tank ammunition and high explosive mortars and tactical vehicles. It comes at a time of intense concern that Israel may become […]

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