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Deadly Russian attack on civilian bus 'a cynical war crime', says Ukraine

A Russian attack on a civilian bus in Ukraine's northeast Sumy region has killed nine people and injured seven others, Ukrainian officials have said.

The chilling moment in Russia-Ukraine peace talks - as Putin makes mockery of Trump's efforts to end war

Vladimir Putin made a mockery this week of Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Israel and Hamas resume ceasefire talks after 'extensive strikes' on Gaza

Israel and Hamas said ceasefire talks have resumed in Qatar - even as Israeli forces ramped up a bombing campaign and mobilised for a massive new ground assault.

How Israel has escalated Gaza bombing campaign - as nurse killed with his wife and five children

A wave of deadly strikes in northern Gaza has marked a significant escalation in Israel's offensive.

Pope's inauguration to draw huge crowds - and reveal clues about the papacy to come

Around quarter of a million people are expected to pack into St Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday to watch the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.

Chess grandmaster playing match against 140,000 people reveals expected result

A chess grandmaster who is playing a single game against 140,000 people thinks the match is heading for a draw.

First Russia-Ukraine talks for years agree POW swap - but last less than two hours

Russia and Ukraine failed to agree to a ceasefire in their first direct talks since 2022 - as European leaders called Moscow's approach "unacceptable" after the discussions lasted less than two hours and Vladimir Putin stayed away.

The Ukraine-Russia talks were symbolically important - but revealed a stark reality

It was the first face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian and Russian government officials since 2022 - and it lasted barely two hours.

'At least 93 killed' in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Friday

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least 93 people and injured hundreds on Friday, according to local medics.

Trump says he has call with Putin planned - as Ukraine condemn Russia over bus attack

Donald Trump has said he will speak to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately on Monday in a bid to secure a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine.