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Cliff Notes – Ukraine war latest: The Kursk region remains a focal point in the Ukraine conflict, with Russian claims of encircled Ukrainian troops disputed by Ukraine, which asserts its forces have retreated to stronger positions. Donald Trump has narrowed the focus of his envoy to Ukraine, excluding retired General Keith Kellogg from high-level peace talks at the Kremlin’s request. Next week, military leaders from various nations will convene to discuss strategies for protecting Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping initiative. Russia ‘preparing more actions’ on border, military chief warn Good morning and welcome back to our live coverage…

A fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, resulted in at least 51 fatalities, with the blaze reportedly ignited by fireworks during a performance.

A double stabbing in Coventry resulted in one man dead and another, both in their 50s, suffering serious injuries, including potentially life-changing facial damage.

Cliff Notes – Tens of thousands rally against Serbian government Tens of thousands participated in a significant anti-government rally in Belgrade, led primarily by students, marking a major challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic’s decade-long rule amid ongoing anti-corruption protests. Sporadic violence occurred during the rally, including car attacks that injured protesters and clashes resulting in several arrests, but the overall atmosphere among demonstrators remained jubilant. The protests were spurred by a recent tragedy linked to corruption—a roof collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad that killed 15 people—prompting calls for accountability and an anti-corruption campaign from the government. Tens…

Cliff Notes Military chiefs from 26 nations will convene to plan the “operational phase” for securing Ukraine following a proposed 30-day ceasefire, amid ongoing discussions for a peace deal with Russia. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasised the importance of a US backstop for any agreement, indicating daily communications with Washington while reinforcing collective military support from allied nations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged for strong pressure on Russia to accept an unconditional peace initiative, asserting that European nations need to enhance their defensive capabilities. Western military chiefs set to meet to discuss ‘operational phase’ of Ukraine peace deal Military…

Cliff Notes – Why did Trump launch strikes against Yemen President Donald Trump has authorised US strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, citing their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, resulting in civilian casualties in Sanaa. Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding an end to its support for the Houthis and asserting that further assaults would invoke overwhelming retaliation from the US. The operation marks the first strike against the Houthis during Trump’s second administration and is framed as a response to the group’s increased aggression towards American and Israeli vessels in the region. Why did…

Cliff Notes Donald Trump has restricted retired general Keith Kellogg’s role to only engaging with Ukraine, following Kremlin objections to his participation in peace talks. The Kremlin viewed Kellogg as “too pro-Ukraine,” which led to his exclusion from recent high-level discussions aimed at ending the conflict. Other officials, including secretary of state Marco Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz, are now spearheading the talks instead of Kellogg. Trump limits remit of envoy after Kremlin request to remove him from peace talks Donald Trump has appeared to limit the remit of the envoy who was supposed to spearhead his campaign…

Cliff Notes France triumphed at the Six Nations, defeating Scotland 35-16 in Paris, securing their first title since 2022. England’s record 68-14 victory over Wales kept their title hopes alive until the final game, despite ultimately finishing third. Scotland, despite a disallowed try, struggled against France’s forward replacements, while Wales faced a record 17th consecutive defeat, sealing the wooden spoon. France win Six Nations with victory over Scotland in Paris | UK News France have won the Six Nations after beating Scotland 35-16 in Paris. England pushed the championship battle to the final game after earlier destroying Wales with a…

Cliff Notes – 26 killed as tornadoes rip through parts of US Over 26 fatalities have been reported across the US due to severe weather, with significant casualties resulting from highway accidents and tornadoes in states like Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas. A massive storm system has prompted widespread alerts, impacting around 108 million residents, with tornado warnings in several states and ongoing concerns of flash flooding and wildfire risks. Recovery efforts are anticipated to take months, especially in Arkansas, where severe tornado damage has affected numerous homes, and power outages have left hundreds of thousands without electricity. At least…

Cliff Notes – Trump stalled by judge after using 1798 deportation law A US federal judge paused deportations of Venezuelans following President Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, stating that the ACLU presented reasonable success arguments. Trump’s deportation order allowed for expedited removal of Venezuelans linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, bypassing conventional immigration processes. Critics deemed Trump’s use of the 18th-century law an unprecedented abuse of power, leading to legal challenges against his actions. Trump stalled by judge after using 1798 deportation law A US federal judge intervened on Saturday to halt deportations after President Donald Trump…