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US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down
Top Washington officials suggested Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky might have to step down if a peace deal is to be reached, underscoring President Donald Trump's stunning shift in approach to the war with Russia.
Europeans rally around Ukraine after Trump row
European leaders closed ranks Sunday in support of Kyiv at a London summit, where they pledged to spend more on security and assemble a coalition to defend any truce in Ukraine.
UN urges Israel to restore Gaza aid as Hamas sees 'coup' against truce
The United Nations on Sunday called on Israel to immediately allow aid into Gaza, hours after it suspended humanitarian deliveries into the war-battered territory as talks on a truce extension appeared to hit an impasse.
Israel suspends aid, strikes Gaza as Hamas sees 'coup' against truce
Israel said Sunday it was suspending the entry of aid into Gaza, where both Israel and Palestinian sources reported Israeli military strikes as Hamas alleged a "coup" against a six-week old truce.
Kyiv's allies embrace Zelensky at crisis talks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday warned that European security faces a once-in-a-generation moment at the start of Ukraine crisis talks in London, just days after a Kyiv-Washington clash.
Israel suspends aid to Gaza as first phase of truce ends
Israel said Sunday that it was suspending the entry of supplies into Gaza, with artillery fire and an air strike reported in the territory after it and Hamas hit an impasse over how to proceed with their fragile ceasefire.
Iran lawmakers sack minister over economic woes
Iran's parliament sacked the country's finance minister on Sunday after impeaching him over soaring inflation and a plunging currency, state television reported.
UK, France working with Ukraine on plan to end fighting: Starmer
Britain and France are working with Ukraine on plans to end the fighting with Russia, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday, as European leaders gathered for crisis talks after a blowout between Kyiv and Washington.
'Under my wing': mums and daughters serving together in Ukraine
As snow falls in a park in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, Natalia fixes Veronika's military hood. They are both Ukrainian soldiers, but a mother is always a mother.
European leaders look to boost support for Ukraine at London summit
More than a dozen European leaders gather in London Sunday for crisis talks, looking to boost security cooperation and support for Ukraine after an astonishing blowout between Kyiv and Washington.
UK pie 'n' mash fans seek protected status for Cockney classic
"One and one please love," a regular said, leaning on the counter at a pie and mash shop in London's East End.
Israel endorses plan to extend Gaza truce as first phase draws to close
Israel said Sunday it endorsed a proposal to temporarily extend the truce in Gaza as a bridging measure after the first phase of its ceasefire with Hamas drew to a close.
'Steadfast' Gazans begin second Ramadan amongst rubble
A red-covered table stretching several hundred metres carved a path through mounds of rubble in southern Gaza on Saturday, as families gathered to break their fast during the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky faces backlash in Canada over Trump support
Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is facing backlash at home over his support for US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to use economic force to make Canada the 51st state.
Ukraine's Zelensky gets warm welcome from UK's Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday gave Volodymyr Zelensky a warm welcome in London, a day after the Ukrainian leader's clash with US President Donald Trump.
UN chief warns against return to war as Gaza truce first stage due to end
The head of the United Nations made a fresh appeal for the Gaza ceasefire to be extended, warning against a "catastrophic" return to war as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce was to expire on Saturday.
US, Guyana denounce Venezuelan naval incursion
The United States on Saturday denounced what it said were Venezuelan naval vessels "threatening" an ExxonMobil unit in maritime territory claimed by Guyana.
Ukrainian soldiers put hopes in Europe after Trump clash
A few kilometres from the front line in eastern Ukraine, Nadija, an army lieutenant, told AFP she felt "empty" after watching the clash between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.
Ukraine's Zelensky says Trump backing still 'crucial' after row
Volodymyr Zelensky insisted on Saturday that Donald Trump's support was still "crucial" for Ukraine despite an undiplomatic row with the US president that left Kyiv's European allies scrambling for new responses to Russia's invasion.
Trump-Zelensky shouting match stuns world leaders as Europe backs Ukraine
European leaders backed Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky after a White House showdown with US President Donald Trump that has cast doubts on efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Delhi bans old cars from refuelling to help tackle city's pollution
Cars more than 15 years old will soon be barred from refuelling in New Delhi, the city's government said Saturday, as part of measures to reduce the Indian capital's hazardous pollution levels.
Uncertainty looms as first phase of Gaza truce due to expire
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is drawing to a close on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive.
PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of armed struggle
Outlawed Kurdish militants on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a landmark call by jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan asking the group to disband.
European allies rally behind Ukraine after White House row
Ukraine's European allies, set to gather in London on Sunday, rallied behind President Volodymyr Zelensky after Donald Trump threw him out of the White House and accused him of not being "ready" for peace with Russia.
Phase one of Israel-Hamas truce due to expire
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is due to expire on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive.
After fiery Trump-Zelensky spat, what next for Ukraine?
The fiery altercation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday was shocking but not entirely unexpected, analysts say, with the way forward for Kyiv looking increasingly uncertain.
In Zelensky duel, Vance throws fuel to advance 'America First'
In lighting the match that set off an extraordinary public clash with Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky, US Vice President JD Vance has again shown his steely determination in pushing his "America First" worldview.
Zelensky says Trump relationship can be repaired after White House row
Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that his relations with the United States can still be repaired after President Donald Trump shouted at him in an angry White House meltdown accusing the Ukrainian leader of refusing to make peace with Russia.
Outraged by Trump, Ukrainians praise Zelensky
Ordinary Ukrainians were dumbfounded by Friday's raised-voice confrontation between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House.
Trump kicks Zelensky out of White House after shouting match
US President Donald Trump erupted at Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, angrily sending the Ukrainian leader out of the White House after an extraordinary Oval Office meltdown because he was "not ready" for peace with Russia.
From handshake to meltdown as Trump and Zelensky clash
It all seemed to be going so well. Then things between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky went jaw-droppingly wrong, jaw-droppingly fast.
Trump-Zelensky shouting match takes world leaders aback as Europe backs Ukraine
European leaders threw their support behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a raised-voice spat on Friday with Donald Trump sent shockwaves across the world, casting doubts over efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.