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Meeting between US and Ukraine presidents descends into chaos at White House – here’s what they said, word for wordA meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy veered sharply off track in front of the television cameras as the US president berated his Ukrainian counterpart then abruptly called off a minerals deal with that he had said would be the first step towards a ceasefire with Russia.Here are the highlights, word-for-word, of the conversation between Trump, Zelenskyy and Vice-President JD Vance in the Oval Office. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/28/trump-zelenskyy-meeting-transcript Author : Guardian staff and agencies in Washington Publish

Participants commit to not buying from corporations for 24 hours to resist Trump administration and Musk’s cutsDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.On Friday, Americans across the country are participating in an economic boycott for 24 hours.Organized by the People’s Union USA, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, the boycott quickly picked up steam across social media, with thousands of users sharing posts with related hashtags. Participants are asked not to spend any money, and if they need to, it is recommended that they shop at a local, small business and pay

Exclusive: International development minister warns it will be ‘impossible’ to retain funding in Gaza, Sudan and UkraineAnneliese Dodds: soft left intellectual pushed to resignHow much does the UK spend on overseas aidAnneliese Dodds, the international development minister, has quit her post over Keir Starmer’s decision to slash the international aid budget by almost half to pay for an increase in defence spending, warning it could enable Russia and China to further their global influence.The senior Labour MP, who attended cabinet, predicted that the UK pulling back from development would bolster Moscow, which has already been aggressively increasing its presence worldwide,

Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of world’s poorest children could die if aid programme slashed, experts warnHundreds of thousands of children in the world’s poorest countries will die if the UK cuts back funding for a hugely effective vaccination programme as part of its significant reduction in overseas aid, the Guardian has been told.According to data collated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi), to which the UK has previously been one of the main contributors, even a small cut in UK funding would be expected to result in millions fewer vaccinations, leading to huge numbers of preventable deaths.

Moscow says Alexander Darchiyev will take up Washington post that has been unfilled since October last yearEurope live – latest updatesRussia has announced it will appoint a new ambassador to Washington, signalling a further diplomatic thaw in relations just a day after Russian and American officials met in Istanbul to discuss strengthening ties.Moscow said Alexander Darchiyev, a career diplomat who is currently the head of the foreign ministry’s North America department, will soon leave for the role in Washington. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/28/russia-appoint-us-ambassador-diplomatic-relations-thaw Author : Pjotr Sauer Publish date : 2025-02-28 15:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

London and Washington aim to avoid obstacles and forge a narrower agreement, likely with a focus on tech and AIUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesWhen Boris Johnson flew to meet Donald Trump for the first time at the Biarritz G7 summit in 2019, he boasted en route to reporters about the huge benefits a post-Brexit trade deal with the US would bring – citing a baffling range of great British products, from pork pies to shower trays.Despite the positive chemistry between the two blond blowhards, and the launch of formal talks the following year, no agreement

International development secretary warns that ‘it is impossible to raise substantial resources needed just through public spending cuts’Anneliese Dodds has posted the text of her resignation letter on social media.Here are some extracts from Anneliese Dodds’ resignation letter, as reported by Pippa Crerar.Undoubtedly the postwar global order has come crashing down. I believe that we must increase spending on defence as a result; and know that there are no easy paths to doing so.I stood ready to work with you to deliver that increased spending, knowing some might well have had to come from overseas development assistance . I also

Exclusive: Campaigners say cryptocurrency payments were offered to UK residents if they daubed anti-Muslim graffitiA network of Telegram channels with Russian links is encouraging UK residents to commit violent attacks on mosques and Muslims and offering cryptocurrency in return, campaigners have warned.The channels have already been linked to real world events in the form of Islamophobic graffiti sprayed on mosques and schools in east and south London earlier this month, sometimes with the names of the groups mentioned. Those incidents are under investigation by the police. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/feb/28/russia-linked-telegram-channels-offering-to-pay-for-attacks-on-mosques Author : Ben Quinn Publish date : 2025-02-28

Lawyers for the unions hail ruling as ‘important initial victory’China’s foreign ministry has hit out at comments made by secretary of state Marco Rubio. Reuters reports that the ministry said Rubio’s comments that China may be flooding the US with fentanyl demonstrated a “cold war mentality.”At a regular press conference, ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to Rubio’s comments, adding: “The US keeps coercing and threatening China, which will only backfire on itself.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/feb/28/donald-trump-doge-labor-unions-volodymyr-zelenskyy-us-politics-live-news Author : Jane Clinton Publish date : 2025-02-28 10:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Key details of agreement yet to be made public but US president has resisted agreeing to provide security guaranteesTrump says Putin would keep his word on a Ukraine peace dealLooking at European papers today, there is a somewhat mixed sentiment about the deal that is expected to be signed later today.Discussing Starmer’s visit to the White House, German magazine Der Spiegel joked that any meeting with Trump has “nail-biting potential,” as observers “never know how it will end.” “Will he want to annex, integrate, buy something? Or just rename?,” it said.Donald Trump insisted that Vladimir Putin would “keep his word”

In closing submissions, broadcaster proposes ‘modest’ payout to journalist if it loses high-stakes battle• Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereAntoinette Lattouf says her protracted legal fight with the national broadcaster has revealed “the systemic racism and rot at the heart of the ABC”.In an emotional press conference outside Sydney’s federal court at the conclusion of the case, Lattouf said of her dismissal from the ABC and the fallout: “This saga has undoubtedly been the most difficult of my entire life.”Sign up to get Guardian Australia’s weekly media diary as a free newsletter Continue reading... Source link

Sheriffs search home in New Mexico after bodies discovered but say no sign of struggle, foul play or evidence of gas leakInvestigators in Santa Fe, New Mexico, are continuing to search for answers after Gene Hackman, an Oscar winner who graced the silver screen for more than 60 years, and his wife, the classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead at their home under suspicious circumstances.A maintenance worker found the couple’s bodies at their home on Wednesday, along with one of their three dogs, who was also found dead. The front door was open, although the Santa Fe county sheriff’s

For decades, the Swiss city has been transforming its skyline, and now boasts some of the greenest rooftops in EuropeSusanne Hablützel breaks up her work day by staring out the window at a rooftop garden. The view is not spectacular: a pile of dead wood sits atop an untidy plot that houses chicory, toadflax, thistle and moss.But Hablützel, a biologist in charge of nature projects in Basel, is enthralled by the plants and creatures the roof has brought in. “Tree fungi have settled in the trunks, and they are great to see – I love mushrooms. You can also see

Fallout from collision that left 57 dead in 2023 has put pressure on prime minister amid a growing belief of a cover-up by the authoritiesTens of thousands of people are expected to join protests and strikes as Greece marks the second anniversary of a fatal train crash, the fallout of which has put the prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in the line of fire.As experts attributed the disaster to oversights and major systemic failures, organisers vowed that Friday’s demonstrations, which coincide with nationwide industrial action, would be on a scale not seen in years. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/28/rage-in-greece-as-second-anniversary-of-train-disaster-prompts-mass-protests Author

Adrian Collette sends all-staff email denying that he and the chair of Creative Australia’s board had quit amid calls for resignationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe beleaguered CEO of Creative Australia, Adrian Collette, has quashed rumours that emerged overnight that he and the chair of the body’s board, Robert Morgan, had resigned.“There is a rumour circulating on social media that Robert Morgan and I have resigned,” his email to all staff of the government arts funding organisation, sent just after 8.30am on Friday, said.Sign up for Guardian

Unlawful termination hearing is examining how and why ABC removed journalist from the Radio Sydney Mornings show in December 2023We’re backJustice Darryl Rangiah let’s everyone know he can’t sit beyond 4.15pm today, but makes clear he’s not inviting the parties to take up all of that time. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/live/2025/feb/28/antoinette-lattouf-vs-abc-unlawful-terminantion-hearing-live-updates-buttrose-anderson-ntwnfb Author : Nino Bucci Courts and justice reporter Publish date : 2025-02-28 00:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Xiao Qian signals Beijing will regularly send more warships to region. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSafety net for laid off fashion group workersWorkers out of a job after the collapse of fashion retailer Mosiac Group will be guaranteed their entitlements after the federal government fast-tracked access to its worker safety net scheme.Staff are largely women, many balancing part-time employment with care responsibilities, and highly reliant on their pay, so we want to ensure they have as much certainty as possible around their finances going forward. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/feb/28/australia-news-live-creative-australia-adrian-collette-greens-election-cost-of-living-anthony-albanese-peter-dutton-ntwnfb

US president was questioned about defence deal during meeting with UK prime minister Keir StarmerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian politicians have played down a slip from Donald Trump, who initially failed to understand a question about Aukus posed by a British reporter.The US president was questioned about the Australia-UK-US defence deal during a meeting with the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, in the Oval Office.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/28/donald-trump-aukus-what-does-that-mean-uk-australia-defence-deal Author : Emily Wind Publish date : 2025-02-27

Website arrives before government’s two-week ultimatum to schools and universities to dismantle programDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.The Trump administration has launched a controversial online portal allowing citizens to report diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in public schools, escalating an aggressive campaign to purge those initiatives from American education.Unveiled on Thursday, the Department of Education’s “End DEI” portal arrived just before the expiration of the administration’s contentious two-week ultimatum for schools and universities to dismantle DEI programs or face funding cuts. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/27/trump-administration-dei-reporting-website Author

Rhianan Rudd, 16, was referred to Prevent by her mother after becoming ‘fixated on Hitler’, inquest toldA teenager who killed herself after becoming the youngest person in the UK to be charged with terror offences had been groomed online by an American “neo-Nazi”, an inquest has been told.Sixteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, who was autistic, had been referred to the government’s Prevent counter-radicalisation programme by her mother, Emily Carter, the counsel to the inquest Edward Pleeth told the hearing. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/27/uk-teenager-killed-herself-terror-charges-groomed-neo-nazi-inquest Author : Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent Publish date : 2025-02-27 19:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content

Agency had accused banking giant of cheating consumers out of more than $2bn in interest payments on savings accountsThe US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday dropped a legal action against Capital One, which the agency had accused last month of cheating consumers out of more than $2bn in interest payments on savings accounts.The dismissal continues Donald Trump’s rapid moves to dismantle the agency, which he has said should be eliminated, but comes the same day as his nominee to head the CFPB, Jonathan McKernan, testified before the Senate in a confirmation hearing. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/27/us-consumer-watchdog-drops-case-capital-one Author

Estimated 987,000 people aged 16 to 24 were not in education, employment or training in October to DecemberExperts say the UK faces a youth jobs crisis after a rise in the number of young people not in education, employment or training (neets) to almost a million, the highest level in more than a decade.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show there were about 987,000 young people aged 16 to 24 who were neets in October to December last year, up from 877,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the highest level since 2013. Continue reading... Source link :

First such request in 29 years blames economic hardship and climate crisis for high livestock prices and shortagesKing Mohammed VI has urged his fellow Moroccans not to slaughter sheep for upcoming Eid al-Adha festivities as the country grapples with dwindling herds due to a six-year drought.The request was delivered on Wednesday by the minister of Islamic affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, who read a letter on the monarch’s behalf on the state-run Al Aoula TV channel. He cited economic hardship and the climate crisis as reasons for the rising prices of livestock and sheep shortage in the north African state. Continue reading...

Stay of lower court ruling comes as Trump administration said it is eliminating $60bn worth of US assistance around the worldTrump administration briefing: president praises Doge’s efforts and threatens US mediaAs Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk work zealously to slash tens of billions in federal spending by axing thousands of jobs and gutting some government agencies, Musk faces mounting claims he has conflicts of interest and no oversight, legal and ethics experts say.Trump’s largest campaign donor and the world’s wealthiest man, Musk was tapped by the president to lead the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) in a

Rights experts say group who have been detained for more than 10 years face high risk of torture and imprisonmentDozens of Uyghurs have been deported from Thailand to China in the face of warnings from human rights experts that they will face a high risk of torture, enforced disappearance and imprisonment.Local media reported that several trucks with their windows covered were seen in the early hours of Thursday leaving the Bangkok immigration centre where 48 Uyghurs had been held during their more than 10 years in Thai detention. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/27/thailand-deports-dozens-of-uyghurs-to-china-despite-torture-fears Author : Helen Davidson and Rebecca