Hungary's Viktor Orbán has agreed not to block a major EU loan for Ukraine, securing a deal after intense talks. The move comes as Russia faces new sanctions and cyber-attack accusations. Read the latest developments.
EU leaders face a critical choice at Brussels summit: approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine secured against frozen Russian assets or risk Kyiv's financial collapse. Belgium demands guarantees.
Hayden Davies, a 30-year-old from Southampton, sentenced as a mercenary by a court in Russian-occupied Donetsk. The UK government considers him a prisoner of war.
Hayden William Davies, a former British soldier captured fighting for Ukraine, has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian penal colony. Read the full story and the UK's response.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on releasing €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort. A crucial test of European unity without US backing. Read the latest analysis.
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz details a US-led plan for peacekeepers to defend Ukraine post-ceasefire, as Zelenskyy hints at a near-finalised deal. Explore the latest from day 1,393 of the war.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
US and European leaders met in Berlin to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in a potential peace deal with Russia. While progress was made, critical issues like occupied territories remain unresolved. Read the full analysis.
PM Keir Starmer tells MPs any Russia-Ukraine agreement will fail without strong military guarantees, as Kyiv faces US pressure over a Trump-backed plan. Read the latest.
Donald Trump states Ukraine's president is hesitant to accept a US-authored peace framework as Zelenskyy meets European leaders in London. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes recent US-mediated peace talks as constructive but challenging. Read the latest on the Ukraine war and diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets UK PM Starmer and E3 allies in London. Talks focus on fragile peace negotiations and future support as Russia demands 'radical changes'. Read the latest.
Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.
A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
As the war grinds into 2025, Ukraine faces a brutal strategic dilemma. Explore the painful choices between negotiation and continued conflict, and what it means for Europe's future. Read the full analysis.
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.
Ukraine's president heads to London for key talks with European leaders following inconclusive US negotiations. Russia's massive drone strikes target energy infrastructure.
European leaders warn a second Trump presidency could halt US aid to Ukraine, emboldening Putin and forcing a radical EU defence rethink. Read the urgent analysis.
US and Ukrainian officials conclude talks in Miami, stating real progress depends on Russia's willingness to end the war. Meanwhile, drone attacks continue on both sides.
Details of Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, involving an immediate ceasefire and a referendum in occupied territories. Explore the international reaction and potential impact.
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly denies a report claiming he warned of a US 'betrayal' of Ukraine, as EU leaders scramble to secure vital funding for Kyiv. Read the latest on the diplomatic tensions.
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc
Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
Ukrainian, British, and Estonian officials condemn Russia's 'fruitless' peace talks. Latest battlefield updates, EU funding plans, and global sanctions on day 1,380 of the war.
Vladimir Putin is now the main barrier to a Ukraine peace agreement after rejecting the latest US proposal. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's uncompromising stance on territory and Kyiv's future.
US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine hit a wall as Vladimir Putin refuses compromise. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's strategy and the controversial role of Trump's envoy.
A British military instructor from Dunfermline has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia and plotting assassinations. Read the full details of the shocking case.