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Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain
Both the US president and Zelensky describe talks in Florida as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".
Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.
John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance
James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.
Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.
Man shot dead by police after two-car crash
Officers say the suspect is reported to have left the scene holding a handgun.
British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.
Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea
Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.
Melbourne Ashes pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
The pitch from the two-day Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne is rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council.
China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.
Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal.
Son completes dad's epic 1984 cycling journey
Jamie Hargreaves, 23, cycled 25,000km across the world, following his dad's journey 40 years ago.
Jobs can be saved in Sydney Ashes Test - McGrath
There are no dead rubbers in the Ashes and the difference between 4-1 or 3-2 could be significant for both England and Australia, writes Glenn McGrath.
Atkinson becomes third England bowler out of Ashes
Gus Atkinson becomes the third England pace bowler ruled out of the Ashes series after confirmation he will miss the final Test against Australia in Sydney.
The Papers: 'Push to strip Egyptian's UK citizenship' and 'God created Bardot'
Pressure mounts for Egyptian dissident to be deported from the UK, and French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.
'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland.
'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland.
Bondi hero says he wanted to stop gunman killing innocent people
Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives.
'Drop your gun': Bondi hero recounts the moment he tackled gunman
Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives.