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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrive for a picture with European leaders, including Finnish President Alexander Stubb (C), following a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on Au

US would help with Ukraine's security, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said that the US would help Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine • 18 Aug

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talk to media prior a virtual meeting with EU leaders in the EU Commission headquarters

No sign of Russia agreeing to three-way summit - Zelensky

There is "no sign" Russia is agreeing to a three-way summit with Ukraine and the United States floated by president Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

Ukraine • 17 Aug

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - AUGUST 17: Relatives of the Palestinians who died as a result of the Israeli attacks on different parts of the Khan Yunis mourn as the dead bodies were taken from the Nasser Hospital for burial in Khan Yunis, Gaza on August 17, 2025. (P

Israel attacks Gaza hospital, advances displacement plans

At least seven people were killed in an Israeli drone attack that hit a hospital courtyard in Gaza city, the territory's civil defence agency has said, as Palestinians in Gaza City prepared for Israeli plans to relocate residents to areas of southern Gaza.

Middle East • 17 Aug

Smoke rises after Israeli airstrikes hit residential areas in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza.

Netanyahu says military will relocate Gaza City residents

Gaza residents will be provided with tents and other shelter equipment starting from tomorrow ahead of relocating them from combat zones to the south of the enclave "to ensure their safety," the Israeli military has said.

Middle East • 16 Aug

CERES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: California Governor Gavin Newsom (R) speaks as California Attorney general Rob Bonta looks on during a news conference at Gemperle Orchard on April 16, 2025 in Ceres, California. Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney

California to change election maps to counter Texas move

California unveiled plans to redraw its electoral districts, as Democrats push back on what they say is Donald Trump's effort to rig next year's Congressional elections to safeguard his slim Republican majority.

US • 15 Aug

A firefighter tries to extinguish a blaze at the central market in Sumy, Ukraine, caused by the explosion of a Russian drone

Ukraine retakes six villages captured by Russia

Ukraine has retaken six villages that Russia captured in a recent push, the Ukrainian General Staff said, after Moscow made a swift advance in the east of the country.

Ukraine • 15 Aug

People run by a burnt area during a wildfire near the village of Larouco, in the province of Ourense, in northwestern Spain

EU working 'non-stop' to help countries hit by wildfires

The EU said today that it is working "non-stop" to support countries as they continue to battle wildfires that have ravaged the continent for ten days.

Climate Change • 14 Aug

Two people carry items across debris and rubble in Gaza

17 killed as Israeli forces step up Gaza city bombardment

Israeli forces demolished houses in eastern areas of Gaza city overnight, killing at least 11 people in aerial and tank fire, local health authorities said.

Middle East • 14 Aug

A Ukrainian serviceman released from Russian captivity with bandaged hands greets people during POW exchange

Russia, Ukraine exchange 84 prisoners each

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 84 prisoners, both sides said, the latest in a series of swaps that has seen hundreds of POWs released so far this year.

Ukraine • 14 Aug

A man in a suit and red tie speaks with the american flag behind him

Trump eyes meeting with Putin, Zelensky if talks positive

US President Donald Trump has said that if his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin goes well, he would like to have a quick second meeting with Mr Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and himself.

Ukraine • 13 Aug

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