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What are Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine?

    As Zelenskyy accused Putin of preparing to reject the ceasefire, Trump deemed Putin's words 'promising but incomplete'.

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    Kremlin says Putin ‘cautiously optimistic’ on deal, needs to talk to Trump

      Vladimir Putin told a news conference that he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire, but he immediately spelled out tough conditions that appeared to rule out agreement.

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      Kremlin Says Putin Met With Trump’s Envoy, Steve Witkoff

        The diplomatic effort signaled that Russia was keen to keep negotiating with the United States about a cease-fire in Ukraine.

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        Zelenskyy warns Putin will manipulate Ukraine ceasefire plan to make ‘reasonable solutions impossible’ – Europe live

        Ukraine president accuses Russian president of pretending to accept proposal before rejecting it later The Kremlin said there were “reasons to be cautiously optimistic” in discussion on ceasefire, but “there is still much to be done," in further discussions between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump...

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        If peace comes, Putin could face the ire of his most hard-line backers

          Vladimir Putin convinced many in Russia that there was an existential battle against the U.S. Now they have to deal with a thaw in U.S.-Russian relations.

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          Bringing Astronauts Home

            We explain why two astronauts were stuck in orbit for so long.

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            Two Astronauts on an 8-Day Mission That Turned Into a 9-Month Odyssey

              An exclusive interview with Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose planned short mission to space turned into an adventure lasting much, much longer.

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              Putin’s Cease-Fire Demands, and a Democratic Flip on the Shutdown

                Plus, two astronauts’ long wait for a ride home.

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                SpaceX Tries Again to Launch NASA’s Crew-10 Mission to the I.S.S.: How to Watch

                  The flight was scrubbed on Wednesday night, and the astronauts will return to the launchpad for their trip to the International Space Station.

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                  “Secret” talks to displace Palestinians justifies “shame list

                    The forced displacement of Palestinians is a “red line that should not be crossed,” says professor Tamer Qarmout.

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                    MSF warns of ‘rapidly spreading’ outbreak as cholera kills 31 in Ethiopia

                      The charity says the situation has worsened with the arrival of refugees from South Sudan, where thousands are infected.

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                      US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report

                        Officials from US and Israel say governments of Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland have been asked to take in people of Gaza.

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                        Henderson 'embodies everything' Tuchel wants to build

                          Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson "embodies everything" new England manager Thomas Tuchel aims to achieve after being recalled to the national side.

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                          Rashford named in Tuchel’s first England squad

                            England manager Thomas Tuchel recalls forward Marcus Rashford to international fold - a year after his last appearance.

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                            Rashford returns as Tuchel names first England squad

                              Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford named in Thomas Tuchel's first squad as England manager.

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                              Rashford returns as Tuchel names first England squad

                                Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford named in Thomas Tuchel's first squad as England manager.

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                                Rashford returns as Tuchel names first England squad

                                  Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford named in Thomas Tuchel's first squad as England manager.

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                                  Injured Alexander-Arnold out of League Cup final

                                    Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley with an ankle injury.

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                                    Injured Alexander-Arnold out of League Cup final

                                      Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley with an ankle injury.

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                                      Chelsea to sign Sporting winger Quenda for ÂŁ40m

                                        Seventeen-year-old Geovany Quenda is set to move to Stamford Bridge following his 18th birthday in 2026.

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                                        'I turned down offer to leave Man Utd in summer'

                                          Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes says he could have left the club last summer.

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                                          American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver after emergency landing

                                          Twelve people taken to hospital with minor injuries after flight forced to divert about 30 minutes after takeoff An American Airlines flight heading from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth was forced to divert about 30 minutes after takeoff to make an emergency landing at Denver on Thursday ev...

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                                          Hamas says it will free Israeli-US hostage in potential breakthrough in ceasefire talks

                                          Soldier Edan Alexander could be released along with remains of four other Israeli-US nationals, but unclear what Hamas will ask for in return Hamas has said it is ready to free an Israeli-US soldier held hostage in Gaza and hand over the remains of four other Israeli-US nationals in what may be a...

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                                          Hamas ‘ready’ to hand over Israeli captive and four bodies held in Gaza

                                            The Palestinian group agrees to resume talks, promising to free Edan Alexander and hand over four captives' bodies.

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                                            Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures

                                            Fearing release of distressing material, lawyers have petitioned a Santa Fe court to seal records to protect the family’s right to privacy A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports, especially photographs and ...

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                                            ‘I’ve had murderers try to find me. I’ve had armed people say they’ll shoot’ – Dan Reed on the fallout from his Michael Jackson films

                                            The documentary maker has received constant death threats from Jackson fans ever since his devastating Leaving Neverland aired. He reveals why he had to make a follow-up ‘I’ve kept company with very violent people for a very long time,” says documentary-maker Dan Reed , in his office whose locati...

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                                            Deporting speakers over supposed ‘propaganda’ is a stock authoritarian move | Sarah McLaughlin

                                            You don’t need to hold sympathy for Mahmoud Khalil’s views to see why his targeting is an immense threat to free expression The dust is starting to settle on the conflicting reports emerging after immigration officers’ arrest of Mahmoud Khalil , a Columbia University protest leader and green card...

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                                            Why was Mahmoud Khalil arrested and why is it such a big deal?

                                              The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil has sent shockwaves through US civil society because of its apparent ramifications for immigration and free speech. Here’s what you need to know Continue reading...

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                                              China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports

                                              Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors Business live – latest updates China has criticised the sale of the business that controls ports in Panama to US investors, saying the Hong Kong-based parent company should “think twi...

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                                              China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal

                                                The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.

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                                                Musk's carmarker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs

                                                  The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

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                                                  Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies

                                                  Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s trade war could expose the electric carmaker to retaliatory tariffs that would also impact other automotive ...

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                                                  Life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says

                                                  It’s imperative we expand our understanding of space and the possibility of life elsewhere, argues Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock Life must exist beyond Earth, a leading space scientist has said, adding it is yet another example of our own pride to suppose otherwise. The British space scientist Dame M...

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                                                  Tough love and team bonding: Bompastor’s seamless Chelsea transition

                                                  League Cup final against Manchester City is a chance to continue their dominance despite change of manager What happens when a leader departs a sporting dynasty? How can the transfer of power cause as little disruption to the team as possible? History has all too often illustrated that it is a fa...

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                                                  The People Whose Children Were Killed in Duterte’s Drug War

                                                    For many Filipinos, Rodrigo Duterte’s transfer to the International Criminal Court was a milestone in their quest for justice. But some were conflicted.

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                                                    Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte to appear in Hague accused of crimes against humanity over war on drugs – live

                                                    Duterte faces charges over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed tens of thousands Speaking earlier this week , Karim Khan KC , who has served as prosecutor of the international criminal court since 2021, said that the appearance of Rodrigo Duterte i...

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                                                    Reality TV star Jessie Holmes wins longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

                                                    Course was run over 1,129 miles of Alaska wilderness Holmes has appeared on Life Below Zero Jessie Holmes, a former reality television star, won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Friday negotiating the longest-ever course in the event’s history. Holmes was first to the finish line in Nome on th...

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                                                    Weather tracker: Cyclone Jude causes chaos in Mozambique

                                                    More than 200mm of rain fell in 24 hours, destroying 900 homes and leaving 40,000 people without power Cyclone Jude was the third cyclone to hit Mozambique this season. First spotted as a depression last Friday to the south-west of the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, it intensified ov...

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                                                    Jess Kidd: ‘My older sister taught me to read with Mills & Boon’

                                                    The author on growing up with tales of swooning heroines, the thrill of Dylan Thomas and the genius of George Saunders My earliest reading memory One of my older sisters taught me to read using Mills & Boon romance novels. I grew up autistic and queer and feel a nostalgic bewilderment about this ...

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                                                    The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup

                                                    The Bureau by Eoin McNamee; The Mouthless Dead by Anthony Quinn; Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch; The Grapevine by Kate Kemp; Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall The Bureau by Eoin McNamee (Riverrun, ÂŁ18.99) Known for his psychologically acute literary reimaginings of real crimes, Irish w...

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                                                    China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West

                                                      Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump called for talks with Tehran.

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                                                      Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks

                                                        Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending 'unlawful' US sanctions.

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                                                        Premier League almost certain to have five teams in 2025-26 Champions League

                                                        Italy are closest rivals for a fifth slot England could even have a record seven clubs The Premier League is almost certain to have a fifth team in the Champions League next season, with the distinct possibility of a sixth too, after the completion of last-16 ties in European competition. Progres...

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                                                        Lady Gaga: Mayhem review – a wholesale rewind to core career values

                                                        (Interscope) It’s back to the dancefloor as the US superstar doubles down on what she does best – albeit with one eye on Madonna, Charli xcx, Taylor Swift and more
 Pop stars spend their careers impaled on the horns of a perennial dilemma: whether to reinvent themselves and show range, or stick t...

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                                                        Cheltenham festival 2025: Gold Cup countdown and more – live

                                                        Rolling updates from Gold Cup day at Cheltenham Get in touch! Email John with your thoughts Official going news from the Jockey Club. Friday 14th March And unlike Mullins’s Al Boum Photo , who came up short as a 9-4 shot when attempting a third straight win in 2021, it is very hard to see Galopin...

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                                                        Tuchel to name first England squad, Premier League and cup finals news: football – live

                                                        Europa League reaction, England squad news and more Get in touch: you can mail Dom with your thoughts Hello and happy Friday all! We’re approaching another big weekend in the domestic football calendar – the final one before the March international break and one that includes two cup finals, with...

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                                                        Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law

                                                        Experts say legislation will prevent vulnerable people from accessing justice in latest government-backed crackdown Human rights groups in Peru have voiced alarm over a controversial anti-NGO law that prevents civil society organisations from taking legal action against the state for human rights...

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                                                        There’s nothing like digging up the year’s first crop of spuds

                                                        While potatoes are cheap to buy, growing unusual varieties is a joy – and delicious too As a rule, I discourage small-space gardeners from growing potatoes as they need a fair amount of room and are cheap to buy. Nonetheless, they’re a classic grow-your-own crop: satisfying to cultivate, a pleasu...

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                                                        Fatberg weighing 30,000kg is pulled from a sewer in Western Australia

                                                        The blockage – thought to be the state’s biggest ever – was discovered at a wastewater facility during routine maintenance Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The biggest ever fatberg found in Western Australia has been pulled from a sewer, weighing in at 30,000kg. Fatber...

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                                                        Democrats Have a Man Problem

                                                        The quest to win back the men lost to MAGA opens a rift over class and gender that party leaders are struggling to close.

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                                                        Why I’m Feeling the A.G.I.

                                                          Three arguments for taking progress toward artificial general intelligence, or A.G.I., more seriously — whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist.