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Kyiv 'won't accept deal' if excluded from talks

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated that Kyiv will not recognise any peace agreements made without its participation, as top Russian and US officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia for high-stakes talks on the war in Ukraine.

Meta Planning World's Longest Subsea Cable

Meta has announced plans to build the world's longest underwater cable project, which aims to connect the US, India, South Africa, Brazil and other regions.

Spud they like: over 65,000 sign petition to save TikTok star's pitch

More than 65,000 people have signed a petition urging a council to reinstate the pitch of a wildly popular jacket potato seller.

United malaise comes from the top and Amorim faces a battle to fix it

A year on from Ratcliffe's arrival at Old Trafford there are very few signs the club is moving in the right direction

Analysis: Europe Faces Fight to Shore Up Frail Unity

They came smiling, but the task was immense.

England watch video nasties for Calcutta Cup inspiration

England players have been shown Calcutta Cup video nasties for extra motivation as they bid to end a miserable run against Scotland on Saturday.

More than 900 Labour figures decry party's stance on asylum

A group of more than 900 Labour members and trade unionists, including MPs and peers, have accused the government of copying the \"performative cruelty\" of the Conservatives in its migration and asylum policy.

Live and let spy Challenger for brand's rights says he is fighting to save Bond

James Bond will not die on our watch,\" the businessman challenging the ownership of the rights to 007's name has said, claiming he is motivated by concerns over the future of the multibillion-pound global spy franchise.

Israel says it will 'finish job' on Iran with US help amid reports it will hit nuclear sites in months

Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that, with Donald Trump's support, his government will \"finish the job\" of neutralizing the threat from Iran, amid US reports that Israel is considering airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites in the coming months.

Xi says tech bosses must 'show their talent' in push to halt economic slump

China's president, Xi Jinping, has told businesses to \"show their talent\" at a meeting of Chinese industry leaders including the Alibaba founder, Jack Ma, as he attempts to halt an economic slump in the world's second-largest economy.

Badenoch warns 'western civilisation will be lost' at gathering of global right

Kemi Badenoch has said \"our country and all of western civilisation will be lost\" if efforts to renew the Conservative party and drive forward rightwing ideas globally fail.

Stage review One-man show reveals the limits of biography

How do you capture a whole life in an evening? It's a question for all biographical dramas, but especially so for Imitating the Dog's new one-man show, whose protagonist led an incident-packed life.

Gas shipments to the UK fall 47% as demand hits record low

European imports of seaborne gas fell by a fifth last year and by nearly half in the UK - even as governments spend billions on new terminals.

'It's not been a bad run': Thomas to retire after Tour of Britain

The double Olympic champion and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will retire from cycling this year.

Trump's world

European leaders met in Paris to prepare an answer to their apparent exclusion from the talks about Ukraine's future, the existential and all-encompassing question of how to influence an unchained US president occupied them all.

Starmer: US 'backstop' vital to deter future Russian attacks on Ukraine

Trump urged to offer 'security guarantee' for peacekeeping force

British troops PM does not rule out vote on peacekeeping role

Keir Starmer has not ruled out holding a parliamentary vote on committing UK troops to a peacekeeping role in Ukraine after a ceasefire, after calls from some within Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

Concern at surge in children diagnosed with constipation

More than 44,000 children were admitted to hospital with constipation last year, according to NHS figures that highlight the potentially serious health consequences of the condition.

Rebel group brushes aside DRC forces to seize control of key city

Rebels backed by Rwanda have captured Bukavu, the second-largest city in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Student on trial for rape 'likes pornography of women asleep'

An engineering student accused of drugging and raping women has said he took drugs and viewed pornography, with his favourite scenes involving sleeping women.

Judges reject chancellor's attempt to intervene in car loans case

Rachel Reeves has been dealt a fresh blow after her move to intervene in a high-profile supreme court case and curb a potential £44bn bill for lenders caught up in the car loan commissions scandal was rejected.

Woman still in remission 18 years after pioneering cancer therapy

A woman treated with a pioneering type of immunotherapy for a solid cancerous tumour has been in remission for more than 18 years with no further treatments, experts have revealed.

Support shrinks for shareholder proposals to save environment

Support for shareholder proposals aimed at tackling environmental and social risks hit a record low last year, figures show, amid a \"worrying retreat\" by investors, particularly in the US.

Vatican says pope tests show 'complex clinical picture'

Pope Francis will remain in hospital for as long as required after tests undertaken in recent days showed a \"complex clinical picture\", the Vatican has said.

'Six out of 10': Iceland boss is unimpressed by Labour's start

The chair of the food retailer Iceland, Richard Walker, has given the Labour government only \"six out of 10\" for its record so far after switching support to the party a year ago.

New faces and lots of spin: Champions Trophy team guide

Our rundown of the sides chasing limited-overs glory, with the tournament starting in Pakistan tomorrow

After four years and £800m, first glimpse of new era for Everton

Stadium in Bramley-Moore dock looks impressive as 10,000 fans flock to see test event - even if Everton lose

Police name Valentine's attack victim at Kent pub

A woman shot dead at a Kent pub on Valentine's Day has been named as Lisa Smith.

It's Constant Fear' Immigrant Workers Left in Limbo by Trump's Crackdown

Donald Trump has increased anti-immigration fervor into his second presidency, promising mass deportations, pushing to increase arrests and bolstering efforts to publicize arrests. The moves have sent a wave of fear through the undocumented worker community that underpins large parts of the US economy.

Energy Miliband urges Ofgem to act as bills poised to soar

Ed Miliband has urged the energy watchdog to take swift action as it emerged that the typical energy bill could soar by more than £100 a year amid a rise in global gas prices.