Ukraine fears Alaska peace talks

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Even as his family sobbed into the dirt of his brother’s grave, Ukrainian soldier Artem Reshetilov warned President Donald Trump that he should not compromise with Russia during Friday’s peace talks in Alaska. His brother, Andrei, 38, was killed by a Russian artillery strike while fighting to defend Ukraine’s frontlines. At the…

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Jimmy Lai trial enters final stretch, Trump says he hopes to ‘save’ Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon

HONG KONG — The marathon national security trial of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai is nearing conclusion in Hong Kong as President Donald Trump vowed to “do everything I can to save” the media tycoon from what critics say is political persecution by Chinese authorities. Closing arguments in the landmark trial, which began in December 2023,…

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New book intensifies focus on Epstein ties

LONDON — A new book touting explosive revelations about the life of Britain’s Prince Andrew has left the embattled duke facing a renewed wave of damaging headlines. The unauthorized biography, “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York” by Andrew Lownie, was published Thursday. It centers on Andrew’s relationship with his ex-wife, Sarah…

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Trump told Zelenskyy and allies he won’t discuss territory divisions with Putin this week, sources say

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told European leaders during a call on Wednesday that he does not intend to discuss any possible divisions of territory when he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this week, according to two European officials and three other people briefed on the call. Trump said on the call, which…

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Why Arab rulers aren’t more vocal about Gaza as global outcry grows

Arab governments that for decades have been fierce advocates for the Palestinian cause are now facing criticism for their timid response to the extreme suffering in Gaza caused by Israel’s war, risking a dangerous rift with their increasingly restive citizens. As deaths from starvation and Israeli bombardment have mounted, Palestinians, their supporters and some analysts…

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