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OPINION - Donald Trump's Ukraine plan is part of the new brutal global scramble for rare earth elements

This week Donald Trump made what looked like a typically left field offer to pave the way to a peace settlement in Ukraine. He offered to buy the strategic minerals that Ukraine has in abundance, in return for continuing US aid funding.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer takes first steps in UK-EU ‘reset’ – can he get the deal he wants?

It is not unusual for international leaders to be invited to meet with EU heads of state or government at the fringes of the European Council meetings. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has regularly been invited to address the EU leaders. And while Donald Trump was never invited during his first…

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Russia Captures Toretsk In Eastern Ukraine's Donetsk Region

Russia's Defense Ministry claims control of Toretsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region, part of broader offensive. International community watches as conflict esc...

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Russia Says Captured Key Mining Town Of Toretsk In East Ukraine

Russia said Friday its forces had seized the mining town of Toretsk in east Ukraine after months of heavy fighting, the biggest town Moscow claims to have taken in recent months.

International Business Times

Rebuilding shattered Gaza may require a new Marshall plan

Palestinians face a mammoth task to rebuild homes and infrastructure – and Trump is unlikely to help

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,079

Here are the key developments on the 1,079th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia claims it's taken another eastern Ukraine town. Kyiv officials make no comment

Russia’s Defense Ministry is claiming that its forces have captured the mining town of Toretsk, their latest breakthrough in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where Ukrainian defenses are creaking

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Trump Condemned For ICC Sanctions Over Israel, US Probes

The International Criminal Court slammed sanctions Friday slapped by US President Donald Trump over its probes targeting America and Israel and pledged to press on with its aim to fight for "justice and hope" around the world.

International Business Times

Putin Hails Russia's Strong 2024 Economic Growth

Russia reported strong economic growth for 2024 on Friday as record spending on the military offensive against Ukraine outweighed the impact of Western sanctions.

International Business Times

North Korean troops 'withdraw from frontline' in Putin's Ukraine war after 'heavy losses'

Around 4000 North Korean soldiers are believed to have been killed or wounded in Russia

Evening Standard

Hostage Families Urge Israel To Complete Gaza Truce Deal Ahead Of Swap

An Israeli campaign group urged the government on Friday to stick with the Gaza truce ahead of a fifth hostage-prisoner swap, after explosive comments by US President Donald Trump raised questions over the future of the deal.

International Business Times

Turkey ends Afghan diplomats' mission, paving way for Taliban to appoint their own team

Turkey has terminated the mission of Afghan diplomats who were appointed by Afghanistan's former pro-Western government

The Independent UK

'Irresponsible' Or 'Antiwar': US Fighters In Ukraine Grapple With Trump

Tracey, an American fighting in Ukraine, got angry at social media posts from his friends back home calling for Washington to cut its support to Kyiv.

International Business Times

AP PHOTOS: A tour through northeastern Syria in a moment of uncertainty

The sudden collapse of the Syrian government and President Bashar Assad’s flight to Russia in December marked a dramatic turning point for the country.

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The Guardian - UK

Azerbaijan escalates rare standoff with Russia over downing of passenger plane

Baku reportedly preparing to appeal to ‘an international court’ unless Moscow takes responsibility for crash

Al Jazeera

What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?

The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine’s riches in exchange for wartime aid.

Radio France Internationale

France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine amid uncertainty over US support

France has officially delivered its first batch of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, marking a significant boost to Kyiv’s air defense capabilities amid its ongoing war with Russia. The delivery comes at a critical time, as concerns grow over wavering Western support and as Ukraine faces increasing challenges on…

The Guardian - AU

Hamas names three Israeli hostages to be released after alleging ceasefire breach – as it happened

Hamas accuses Israel of delaying humanitarian aid trucks before next round of hostage and prisoner releases due on Saturday

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The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: Trump imposes sanctions on ICC; ‘pressure from above’ over Lattouf; and the roles actors regret

US president has accused the body of ‘illegitimate and baseless actions’ targeting the US and Israel

The Independent UK

US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups and independent media from Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad

Evening Standard

Starmer and Dutch PM agree ‘further co-operation’ on illegal migration

Sir Keir Starmer met Dick Schoof in Downing Street on Thursday evening.

The Guardian - UK

‘Worst nightmare’: Egypt and Jordan put in impossible bind by Trump Gaza plan

Though heavily dependent on US aid, Amman and Cairo face political calamity at home should they comply

The Independent UK

Voices: When Gaza is stripped, will the world just stand by?

YOUR VIEW: Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

The National (Scotland)

Israel prepares to act as Donald Trump doubles down on ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza

DONALD Trump has doubled-down on his calls for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza – as Israel begins making preparations for it to happen ...

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'Not for sale': Aussies rally against Trump's Gaza plan

The prime minister has come under fire from Australian protesters for not denouncing a plan by US President Donald Trump for America to take over Gaza.

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