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Trump Plans to Meet With Putin to Talk About a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
A day ahead of his meeting with Ukraine’s leader at the White House to discuss an arms package, President Trump suggested that Russia might be open to a diplomatic solution to the war it started.
Published: October 16, 2025, 11:21 pm
Russia Is Arming Drones With North Korean Cluster Weapons, Report Says
Though Pyongyang has largely pulled its soldiers off the front lines in Ukraine, it is expanding the types of ammunition it supplies to Russia.
Published: October 16, 2025, 4:44 pm
Johnson & Johnson Sued in U.K. Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims
More than 3,000 people in Britain have joined a lawsuit accusing the company of knowing that its baby powder contained carcinogenic fibers, including asbestos.
Published: October 16, 2025, 1:52 pm
London’s Art Scene Is a Mess of Contradictions. That’s the Appeal.
Britain’s economy has slowed recently, and sales at blue-chip galleries are down. But among young artists and emerging dealers, the mood is upbeat.
Published: October 16, 2025, 1:25 pm
Vatican Panel Says Church Is Still Too Slow in Addressing Sexual Abuse
The commission’s report highlights the difficulties Pope Leo faces in trying to end clerical abuses and ensure abusers are held to account.
Published: October 16, 2025, 6:05 pm
Nestlé to Slash 16,000 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Push
The company’s new chief executive, Philipp Navratil, announced the reductions as part of a plan to turn around the world’s largest food company.
Published: October 16, 2025, 6:02 pm
France’s Government Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Vote
The result gives Sébastien Lecornu, France’s prime minister, a reprieve after weeks of political turmoil. But he still has to get a budget passed by the end of the year.
Published: October 16, 2025, 2:27 pm
Denmark’s Renewable Energy Prospects Dim Under the Trump Administration
Orsted, a Danish wind farm developer, has been hammered by high costs and President Trump’s efforts to stymie renewable energy. Its struggles are rippling across Denmark.
Published: October 16, 2025, 10:29 am
Hegseth Warns U.S. Will Impose ‘Costs’ on Russia if Peace Efforts Falter
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered unusually strong criticism of Russia, just as Ukraine seeks American Tomahawk missiles.
Published: October 15, 2025, 8:04 pm
Derek Rose, Impeccable Purveyor of Luxury Pajamas, Dies at 93
His colorful men’s nightwear was like something made on Savile Row in London — perfect, pricey — except that it was rarely seen outside the bedroom.
Published: October 15, 2025, 6:55 pm
Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People
The proposals would transform a program aimed at helping the most vulnerable people in the world into one that gives preference to mostly white people who say they are being persecuted.
Published: October 16, 2025, 4:08 pm
Trump Allies Push to Bolster Putin-Backed Balkans Leader
An influence campaign has relied on allies of the president, including Rudolph W. Giuliani, to cast a Serbian politician as a victim of political persecution.
Published: October 15, 2025, 5:53 pm
Iran Sentences 2 French Citizens to Prison on Spying Charges
The Fars news agency, which is affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, identified them as Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris. France has called the accusations against them baseless.
Published: October 15, 2025, 4:12 pm
Putin Welcomes Syria’s New President in Moscow, While Still Harboring al-Assad
The meeting in Moscow between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria showcased the adaptability of two leaders once at odds.
Published: October 15, 2025, 5:27 pm
Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to Russia, a Former Enemy
President Ahmed al-Shara is making his first trip to Moscow, which backed the regime his rebels overthrew. Both sides have reasons to put the past aside.
Published: October 15, 2025, 11:18 am
A Photographer Captures Jewish Life Before and After the Holocaust
Edward Serotta created an archive of 1,230 in-depth interviews with Holocaust survivors about how they lived, both before and after. “Every one of them comes with a story,” he said.
Published: October 16, 2025, 1:51 am
A Repressive Russian Ally Feels a Mysterious Thaw From the U.S.
Analysts say they are unsure what the Trump administration hopes to get out of its gifts and concessions to Belarus’s autocratic leader.
Published: October 15, 2025, 10:50 pm
How the UK’s Hurricane-Strength Storm of 1987 Became a Famous Weather Forecasting Failure
The Great Storm of 1987 was a forecasting blunder that left at least 18 people dead, felled 15 million trees and caused a billion pounds’ worth of damage.
Published: October 15, 2025, 4:07 pm
London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why.
About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year. The police are finally discovering where many of them went.
Published: October 15, 2025, 1:29 pm
Trump Says He May Give Tomahawks to Ukraine. Is He Bluffing?
President Trump’s threats to provide the missiles to Ukraine, whether he follows through on them or not, are a sign of his growing frustration with Moscow.
Published: October 15, 2025, 2:21 pm
Blackcurrant supplement, backed by science, can boost performance by more than a third (and it costs just £24)
A study has revealed a blackcurrant extract that costs just £24 can boost running performance.
Published: October 16, 2025, 3:50 pm
Revealed: 10 Wales stars sign up to R360 breakaway league, why Steve Tandy's side are resigned to losing their best talents and the new twist in battle to avoid cutting two Welsh club sides - Rugby Confidential
With ongoing uncertainty about how the country's national game will look in the future, Rugby Confidential understands leading Welsh players are keen to look elsewhere as a result.
Published: October 15, 2025, 3:59 pm
Manchester City star is TORN INTO by his national team manager, who says he's 'lacking everything' after 'very poor' display in public dismantling
Norway boss Stale Solbakken has launched a stinging attack on one of his own players, claiming he is 'lacking everything'.
Published: October 15, 2025, 3:30 pm
Boutique hotel agrees to refund customers after 'disgusted' guests found a 'closed' notice on the doors
The hotel, in the pretty coastal town of Portstewart in Northern Ireland, left guests frantically trying to find alternative places to stay when it shut up shop without warning.
Published: October 16, 2025, 4:03 pm
Sir Humphrey Atkins' furious family speak out over his 'affair' with Margaret Thatcher
Allegations about Humphrey Atkins's infidelity with Lady Thatcher are made in a new biography - but they have now been dismissed by his children as a cynical publicity stunt.
Published: October 15, 2025, 9:52 pm
How Kate became the Queen of 'literal dressing'
The Princess of Wales never fails to strike the right chord with her stylish looks - but beyond being effortlessly fashionable, her ensembles also frequently pay homage to her surroundings.
Published: October 15, 2025, 5:46 pm
Kate, the Queen of 'literal dressing'! As Princess of Wales dons deep greens and shamrock earrings in Northern Ireland, how on-the-nose looks became her style staple
The Princess of Wales never fails to strike the right chord with her stylish looks - but beyond being effortlessly fashionable, her ensembles also frequently pay homage to her surroundings.
Published: October 15, 2025, 5:43 pm
From university sweethearts to loved-up Royals: Prince William and Kate Middleton's most romantic moments revealed
Following the heartbreaking announcement of Kate's cancer diagnosis last year, the world began to witness an entirely different side to the beloved Royal couple.
Published: October 15, 2025, 1:47 pm
Kate Middleton champions country chic in waxed barn jacket and suede boots - we've tracked down her exact outfit plus high street alternatives
The Princess of Wales gave a masterclass in country chic during her day-long visit to Northern Ireland with Prince William.
Published: October 15, 2025, 1:25 pm
Kate Middleton looks stylishly cosy in recycled Alexander McQueen coat - and we've found high street wool coats that look just as chic
During her visit to Northern Ireland, the Princess of Wales recycled a green coat, marking the fifth time she has worn the design since debuting it in 2020.
Published: October 15, 2025, 1:24 pm
Prince William makes VERY cheeky remark as he and Kate Middleton bake potato apple bread during Northern Ireland visit (and her attempt is flawless first time!)
The royal couple engaged in three outings during their day-long trip , including Long Meadow Cider, an award-winning family-run farm in the heart of County Armagh in Northern Ireland.
Published: October 15, 2025, 11:39 am
Prince William makes cheeky remark as he and Kate make bread
The royal couple engaged in three outings during their day-long trip , including Long Meadow Cider, an award-winning family-run farm in the heart of County Armagh in Northern Ireland.
Published: October 15, 2025, 11:28 am
A royal cheers! Kate and William beam as they trial booze on surprise visit to Northern Ireland - after sharing sweet loved-up moment
Kate and Will observed the apple cider vinegar production process, before watching how the apples are pressed and bottled on site into their award-winning cider.
Published: October 15, 2025, 1:05 am