Donald Trump again raised Kyiv ceding territory to Russia in a White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, then closed by saying the sides should try to end things on the current line, according to people familiar. Zelenskyy, who sought Tomahawk missiles, left dissatisfied. After a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin,...
Portland’s waterfront swelled with crowds several times June’s turnout, as protesters adopted inflatable frogs—sparked by a viral clip—as their new symbol. The demonstrations followed President Donald Trump’s moves to target “antifa” and send the National Guard to “protect” ICE, prompting a lawsuit by Oregon and the city. Speakers vowed to...
On Day 19 of the government shutdown, Sen. Mark Kelly said the impasse could end this week if Republicans negotiate on extending health insurance tax credits, warning premiums could jump Nov. 1 without action. Republican Sen. Katie Britt urged Democrats to reopen the government first, saying talks can follow. Senate...
EU diplomats are weighing new powers to board vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet, according to an EEAS document for foreign ministers. The plan would use a draft declaration reinforcing the law of the sea and enable preauthorized inspections via bilateral deals with flag states. The move follows rising safety, environmental...
A Washington Post report says Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a secret deal with El Salvador’s president to swap legally protected U.S. informants for access to the CECOT megaprison, enabling the Trump administration to deport hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants there. Sources say Rubio agreed to return nine MS-13 leaders,...
From Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Colombia, calling President Gustavo Petro an illegal drug dealer and declaring U.S. payments would stop as of today while warning he would close up drug operations. Petro, in a flurry of posts, accused the U.S. of assassination after a sixth American strike...
In a volatile White House meeting Friday, Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept Russia’s terms, warning that Vladimir Putin would “destroy” Ukraine if it refused, according to people briefed. The session veered into shouting as Trump tossed aside battlefield maps, pressed for surrender of the entire Donbas, and echoed...
Returning from Washington without the Tomahawk missiles he sought, Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies not to appease Russia and pressed for decisive steps from Europe and the U.S. Donald Trump, buoyed by a call with Vladimir Putin and the Gaza peace deal, touted a push to “make a DEAL.” Meanwhile, Moscow...
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the government is examining a cut to the 5% VAT on household energy bills, while refusing to pre-empt November’s Budget. Citing a cost-of-living crisis, he argued lower bills depend on shifting to home-grown clean power. The Treasury declined to comment. Scrapping VAT would save an...
The United States will slash funding to Colombia, President Donald Trump said, accusing President Gustavo Petro of failing to curb drug production and warning Washington could 'close up' operations itself. Tensions deepened as Petro accused the US of violating Colombian sovereignty and killing fisherman Alejandro Carranza in a September strike...
