
The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.
Statements from both world leaders reveal two very different realities about ending the war in Ukraine.
The deal covers defence, trade, fishing, and a possible youth scheme, in the first big reset since Brexit.
The deal paves the way for more common ground with the EU, but only dismantles a fraction of the trade barriers erected post-Brexit.
Hundreds of sub-postmasters had their names and addresses accidentally published online last year.
With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?
The Match of the Day host will leave the corporation after presenting his final episode on Sunday.
The UN's humanitarian chief welcomes the move but says it is only "a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed".
Detailed weather forecasts and better predictions about the rain will soon be enjoyed in the UK.
MPs have already overturned calls for more copyright protection for artists against AI once before.
The High Street chain is trialling moving its self-serve goods to crack down on shoplifting.
Wayne Brown was being investigated over claims he had lied on his CV when he died last year, aged 54.
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.
The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.
A new agreement setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence has been reached.
A youth visa scheme and how much the UK will contribute financially are among issues still being negotiated
The EU-UK trade deal has been praised as a "leap foward" and "genuine progress" by some of the UK's major business groups.
Researchers in the US and Japan are competing to explain the existence of the planets, stars and galaxies.
The horticultural event welcomes royals, celebrities and dogs, showing rewilding and pet-friendly designs.
His years as a BBC host end in circumstances nobody would have wanted, but some might have predicted.
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.
Gold medallist Ruta Meilutytė describes toxic training environment under esteemed trainer Jon Rudd at top swim club.
An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
A woman dons a bread mask and launches social media campaign to win a battle over a parking ticket.
Donald Burgess, who had one leg and was in poor health, was also pepper sprayed in his care home.
Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.
A 34-year-old man is arrested over alleged arson attacks on properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says there's been a rise in Iran-linked operations on UK soil.
Three men will have their prison terms extended if they do not pay the money, a judge rules.
David Ejimofor, 15, told friends he couldn't swim before entering the water, an inquest hears.
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Keir Starmer says it is time to move on from “political fights” about Brexit.
New claims of who was involved at the White House, and when it started
Mohamed Salah's wait goes on in his bid to beat the Premier League's goal involvement and assist records - but he has one more chance this season.
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish may have to leave the club this summer with "the writing on the wall" for him, says their former goalkeeper Shay Given.
England's men's Test side are ranked second in the world but want to reach the next level, says head coach Brendon McCullum.
Emma Raducanu produces an encouraging display to reach the second round in Strasbourg as she continues to build momentum before the French Open.
BBC Sport golf correspondent Iain Carter analyses the controversy of Rory McIlroy's "non-conforming" driver at the 107th US PGA.
Arthur Ashe Stadium - the US Open's showcase court - is set to be expanded as part of an $800m renovation project at Flushing Meadows, the United States Tennis Association has announced.
The family of student Aalia Mahomed who died in a crash on The Strand say the silence from the Met has felt "like a lifetime".
A 34-year-old man is arrested over alleged arson attacks on properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer.
Despite a legal challenge, the six scheduled festivals at Brockwell Park will go ahead.
The horticultural event welcomes royals, celebrities and dogs, showing rewilding and pet-friendly designs.
Built on London's biggest post-war bombsite, the Barbican Centre has "deteriorated significantly".
Lovina Shenoy says she felt adrift as an immigrant in London so took matters into her own hands.
The High Street chain is trialling moving its self-serve goods to crack down on shoplifting.
Three men will have their prison terms extended if they do not pay the money, a judge rules.
Expectation, emotion, ecstasy...and Eberechi Eze. The FA Cup win has united Londoners.
Cooking emissions are the third-largest single source of PM2.5 emissions, Westminster Council says.
The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were "set to be on the road" by 2026.
King Charles's property company will have a 50% stake in overseeing the £1.8bn development scheme.
Huge celebrations erupted at Croydon's Boxpark after the fulltime whistle was blown at Wembley.
Jack Nolan's illustration spans from Oval to Fitzrovia and features many of the capital's landmarks.
Cher Maximen was stabbed with a zombie knife when a fight broke out next to her.
Artists from around the world gathered at a pub in Clerkenwell to celebrate the history of tattooing.
Victory over Man City marks the Eagles first ever major trophy in their 120-year professional history.
The Eagles are hoping to win their their first major trophy when they play Manchester City at 16:30 BST.
The family of Cher Maximen, who was murdered at Notting Hill Carnival, talk about the impact her death has had.
Brendan and Marion Chesterton's daughter Emily died after a misdiagnosis by a physician associate.
How Arthur Elvin went from working in a tobacco kiosk to saving Wembley Stadium from demolition and running the stadium for 30 years.
The special edition map shows London's grassroots music venues as part of a capital-wide campaign.
One shopkeeper locks his doors to stop shoplifters coming in but they still try to break in.
Millwall defender Shaun Hutchinson will leave the club this summer when his contract expires.
Surrey claim the last four Yorkshire wickets they need on day four to win by an innings and 28 runs.
Samoa prop Tietie Tuimauga will join Saracens for their 2025-26 Premiership campaign.
Hampshire and Lancashire remain at the top of the One-Day Cup table after wins over Warwickshire and Durham, while Essex are beaten by Surrey.
All three EFL play-off finals will kick off one minute later than scheduled to raise awareness of the Every Minute Matters CPR campaign.
Harlequins sign Saracens' Scotland lock Fi McIntosh for the 2025-26 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Bromley announce promotion winners Louis Dennis and Olufela Olomola are among seven players to be released by the League Two club.
When those who know Tottenham Hotspur full-back Djed Spence talk about his career, one word comes up more than any other - "relaxed".
Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown explains how Mikel Arteta's side can emulate his Arsenal team and take the next step to winning trophies.
After wrapping up a domestic treble with their Women's FA Cup win over Manchester United, can anyone stop Chelsea?
Five teams into three places don't go - so who will qualify for the Champions League as the Premier League's race for Europe enters its final week?
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We have yet to hear of the ‘Silver Curtain’ two stage armistice solution to the Ukrainian conflict. It is very simple and non-violent and can be applied at any stage of any war.
Stage one:. When a violent incursion occurs a silver curtain of total predetermined economic, sporting and political sanctions drops down between the aggressor nation and the rest of the law abiding world.
Stage two: When the aggressor retreats to the previously defined border the curtain is raised. The lifting of the Silver curtain could also be subject to the full payment of reparations and any outstand war crime cases being heard in The Hague
Crucially the sanctions are applied unilaterally by the free world and would not be linked to any peace negotiations which may or may not be equitably to either party.
What is different from the present sanctions? Putin does not know that the Silver Curtain sanctions would continue into the peace and last until he retreats. Potentially this could go on decades or until the Russian people weary of him or them.
Surely war must never be allowed to pay. Aggressive expansionist nations such a Russia and China have to know that they cannot win a war in the long term.
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