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Trump blames Putin for Ukraine war continuing and wants to meet him 'soon'

Trump blames Putin for Ukraine war continuing and wants to meet him 'soon'

Trump seeks quick Putin talks for Ukraine ceasefire, blaming Russia for war. He urged China's help & threatened sanctions, met with backlash in Russia.

Trump orders release of JFK assassination documents

Trump orders release of JFK assassination documents

Trump ordered declassifying JFK, RFK & MLK assassination docs. Officials have 15 days to plan release. Many files remain secret, fueling conspiracy theories.

Record numbers of businesses in financial distress

Record numbers of businesses in financial distress

UK firms face record financial distress, up 50% in late 2024. Consumer confidence also drops. Businesses struggle with rising costs, weak demand.

'Evil' Southport killer jailed for a minimum of 52 years

'Evil' Southport killer jailed for a minimum of 52 years

Axel Rudakubana, 18, jailed for 52+ years for murdering 3 girls & attacking others at a dance class. He showed no remorse; judge called his acts evil.

Could calling attacks like Southport 'terrorism' help to prevent them?

Could calling attacks like Southport 'terrorism' help to prevent them?

Teenager Axel Rudakubana, who killed 3 in a knife attack, gets 52+ yrs. UK faces "new threats" from lone actors, not traditional terrorism. Definition is debated.

Stay at home warnings as risk-to-life storm to batter UK

Stay at home warnings as risk-to-life storm to batter UK

Storm Eunice brings life-threatening winds to UK & Ireland. Red warnings issued for N. Ireland & Scotland; travel/schools disrupted. 11 warnings total.