A deal in the desert? US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks
US negotiators are holding talks in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine on Sunday, and separately with Russia on Monday.>read more at © BBC…
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Trump looms over Canada’s election as campaign begins
The country will vote on 28 April as President Trump wages a trade war and says he wants to make Canada the 51st US state.>read more at © BBC…
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Travis Head hands Ashes rival Jofra Archer a record-breaking smashing in IPL
Big-hitting Travis Head has launched his IPL season with a 21-ball half-century, while making life a record-breaking misery for an Ashes rival. >read more at © abc news…
Read moreCivil Service told to slash running costs by 15%
The target is said to be administrative costs – but unions have challenged ministers to be upfront about what areas of work they are prepared to sacrifice as a result.>read more at © BBC…
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UK orders probe into ‘energy resilience’ after fire near Heathrow Airport
The British government has ordered an investigation into the country’s “energy resilience” after a fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day.>read more at © abc news…
Read moreTrump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a “posture”.>read more at © BBC…
Read morePope Francis to be discharged from hospital
The Pope’s doctor said his life “was in danger” during his five weeks in hospital.>read more at © BBC…
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