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- Ukrainian president names elite unit after controversial historical army
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- Americans with Ebola to be treated in Europe rather than the US, official says
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Daily Express - Negotiate? No, we’ll fight Putin to last man
Summary of the front page
The Daily Express turns its attention to the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko, insists his countrymen would fight to the last man before they entered into any negotiation from a position of weakness, the paper reports.
The paper also reports on travel delays disrupting Easter weekend and ponders if Prince Harry will return to the UK for the King’s coronation.
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U.S. general meets with Cuban military leaders near Guantanamo Bay amidst rising tensions
May 29, 2026
11:00 pm
The commander of U.S. Southern Command, General Francis Donovan, met with Cuban General Roberto Legrá Sotolongo at Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security. This rare high-level engagement follows increased pressure from the Trump administration on Cuba amid ongoing tensions and recent visits by U.S. officials to the island.
Experts warn Timmy the whale’s carcass may explode after failed rescue efforts
May 29, 2026
10:00 pm
Experts warn that the bloated carcass of Timmy, a young humpback whale found near Anholt, may explode, prompting authorities to advise the public to keep their distance.
Ukrainian president names elite unit after controversial historical army
May 29, 2026
9:00 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to name a Special Operations Forces unit, Heroes of the UPA, has prompted significant backlash from Polish officials. President Karol Nawrocki expressed profound disappointment, labelling the move as detrimental to Polish-Ukrainian relations, and suggested revocation of Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle.
No tax charges filed in Southern Poverty Law Center investigation after IRS review concludes informant programme is legally structured
May 29, 2026
7:00 pm
Federal agents previously investigated the Southern Poverty Law Center’s informant programme for potential tax violations but did not bring charges after IRS lawyers found it legally compliant. The inquiry, initiated during President Trump’s term, expanded from an initial FBI probe regarding possible embezzlement by a former chief financial officer.
Americans with Ebola to be treated in Europe rather than the US, official says
May 29, 2026
6:00 pm
Health emergency declared over Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda as US now plans to transport infected Americans to Europe for treatment.
France launches inquiry into treatment of nationals on Gaza flotilla
May 29, 2026
5:00 pm
France is launching an inquiry into the treatment of its nationals aboard the Gaza flotilla, as announced by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Reports allege violations including humiliation and sexual violence during their detention, prompting Barrot to refer the case to the Public Prosecutor for further investigation.
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