Ukraine, Russia position for peace talks ahead of pivotal White House visits

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to his U.S. and European partners not to “abandon” Kyiv in any revived peace talks with Russia, aimed at ending the war between the two nations now nearly 3 years old. The return of President Donald Trump to the White House has raised the prospect of renewed negotiations, […]

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Drones attack Russian military industrial hub 600 miles from Ukraine

LONDON — Russia and Ukraine exchanged large drone attacks on Sunday night into Monday, with UAVs forcing flight restrictions at three Russian airports and prompting reports of an attack on a major military aviation hub. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 30 Ukrainian drones overnight over western Russian regions — 14 over Bryansk […]

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After charm offensive, Ukraine braces for Trump’s return

LONDON — President-elect Donald Trump will return to office on Monday having promised a peace deal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, which is still raging nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin troops crossed into Ukraine expecting to be welcomed as heroes. It is hard to say how Trump will try to unpick the […]

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Israeli strikes kill 78 in Gaza since ceasefire announced, officials say

LONDON — Israeli strikes killed at least 78 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, Gaza’s Civil Defence body in the Hamas-run territory said. A total of 81 people were killed in Gaza in the previous 24 hours, a spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defence […]

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Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power

A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the city’s Department of Water and Power, alleging that the city and the agency were unprepared for the Palisades Fire. The suit was filed in the California Superior Court on Monday and seeks damages for […]

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‘Massive’ Russian air attack follows record-breaking Ukrainian drone barrage

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned allies that the defense of his nation is a litmus test for broader Western resolve, after Russia fired at least 117 missiles and drones in an overnight attack on the country’s energy infrastructure facilities. “It’s the middle of winter, and the target for the Russians remains the same: […]

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Ukraine, France discussing allied troop deployment to country, Zelenskyy says

LONDON — Talks are ongoing between Paris and Kyiv for the possible deployment of French troops inside Ukraine despite the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post to social media. Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron “had a detailed discussion about the situation on the battlefield and the progress of […]

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Los Angeles residents face cost of devastating wildfires: ‘I’m in shock’

Los Angeles residents who fled devastating wildfires are facing a huge recovery and rebuilding effort, as they gather what they can from ruins that were once their homes. As firefighters continue a massive effort to contain and subdue the historic infernos, Angelenos are grappling with unthinkable loss. Mike Geller and his 18-year-old son spoke with […]

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Ukraine claims more North Korean soldiers killed as Zelenskyy offers prisoner swap

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicted that his nation’s forces would “undoubtedly” capture more North Korean troops, after sharing purported video of two prisoners of war detained after being wounded in fighting in Russia’s western Kursk region. “It’s only a matter of time before our troops manage to capture others,” Zelenskyy said in a […]

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Baltic Sea undersea ‘sabotage’ sets stage for escalating NATO-Russia contest

LONDON — A spate of alleged sabotage operations against undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has raised the prospect of a dangerous 2025 in NATO’s northern theater, with allied leaders vowing closer surveillance of and tougher action against Russian- and Chinese-linked and other ships accused of nefarious efforts there. “NATO will enhance its military presence […]

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