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French President Emmanuel Macron said he is ready to start discussions on a nuclear deterrence for Europe, in an interview published Saturday. It came as more than a dozen European leaders are set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Sunday following Zelensky’s extraordinary clash with US President Donald Trump in the White House.  Macron reopens debate on European nuclear umbrella after Trump-Zelensky showdown

A selection of images chosen by the WTX News picture desk for a special feature – The world in pictures. Each image vividly captures the story, and in this case a picture paints a thousands words. The World in Pictures As Ukrainians protest again the war in their country the President is on the verge of a major diplomatic catastrophe, although he may not want to, but he needs to make good with US or they will find another way of recouping $500bn from Ukraine. For instance, agreeing to get it from the Russians in exchange for Ukrainian territory. Pictures…

The Deputy Secretary of Economy of the PP, Juan Bravo, has admitted this Saturday that Spanish communities governed by his party are “autonomous” and decide whether or not to remove the debt proposal raised by the Government, but has insisted that “the condom is not the solution” because, in reality, “nothing is forgiven” and the debt must be paid the same. In an interview with the ‘Parliament’ program of RNE, Bravo explained that none of his directors has spoken in deprived of the possibility of accepting that remove. Asked if they would understand that any of their territories were accepted…

The future of United States support for Ukraine stands in doubt after a high-profile meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump devolved into a shouting match. The two leaders – along with US Vice President JD Vance – clashed on Friday in front of reporters at the Oval Office over the future of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There were indications the meeting would be prickly from the moment Zelenskyy arrived at the White House after Trump greeted the Ukrainian leader with a quip about his outfit. Tensions soon ramped up as it became clear the leaders…

The cause of death of Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, remained unknown on Friday, according to the sheriff leading the investigation Hackmanand Arakawa were found dead with one of their dogs on their property by contractors on Wednesday. Hackman may have died nine days before body discovered At a news conference, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the medical examiner’s initial examination showed no sign of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas produced from kitchen appliances and other fuel-burning items; it can be fatal in poorly ventilated areas. Mendoza also said an…

Texas lawmaker proposes bill to ban gender transition treatment for everyone, including adults. The state lawmaker introduced legislation that would amend the state’s ban on gender transition procedures or treatment for minors to also apply to adults in the Lone Star State. Texas lawmaker proposes bill to ban gender transition treatment H.B. 3399 filed by Rep. Brent Money, a Republican, would change the language in the current law banning gender-transitioning procedures or treatment for children by replacing the word “child” with “person.” Money’s proposal would prohibit medical procedures “for the purpose of transitioning a person’s biological sex” or “affirming the…

A Father who reversed over his son with a telehandler has been sentenced to 12 months in jail. The tragic incident occurred when the father was operating the heavy machinery on their farm and did not see his son playing behind him. Albie Speakman suffered catastrophic injuries when he was struck by a telehandler driven by Neil Speakman on their family farm in Bury, Greater Manchester, on 16 July 2022. Albie had been left by his dad playing in an unsecured garden at the front of the farmhouse on Bentley Hall Road in Walshaw, before entering the yard. The court…

French former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec on Friday admitted to sexually abusing the 12-year-old daughter of his eldest son in the latest shocking revelation to emerge from France’s biggest child abuse trial, which is currently under way in the western city of Vannes. Le Scouarnec is facing charges of allegedly raping or sexually abusing 299 children. Former surgeon admits to victimising granddaughter during France's biggest child abuse trial

An initially cordial meeting between US President Donald Trump, that started so well, compliments and pleasantries exchanged until Vice President JD Vance erupted towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office. Pent up and angry the VP could not hold back his antipathy for Zelensky and suddenly the meeting descended into a shouting match as Trump and Vance accused Zelensky of being “disrespectful” and ungrateful for US aid. World leaders react to Trump-Zelensky clash It was unprecedented to say the least. The genial tone devolved into acrimony and chaos. Voices were raised, eyes rolled, aspersions were cast – and…

In tonight’s edition, South Sudan’s leaders are fueling violence and instability in the young nation, a United Nations report said. Also, After recent promises of job opportunities in Spain, thousands of Gambians rushed to apply for a job in the European country. And King Mohammed VI urges Moroccans not to perform the Muslim rite of slaughtering sheep during Eid al-Adha this year. UN says South Sudan leaders fuelling violence and instability