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Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian officials during Russian-Ukrainian talks at a presidential office at the Dolmabahce Palace.

‘Wage war forever’: Grim threat in Ukraine-Russia talks

The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early weeks of the war lasted just two hours, with shocking comments made about people at the table losing ‘even more of their loved ones’.

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President Donald Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks are stalled until he meets with Putin.

‘Nothing’s going to happen’: Trump’s Russia-Ukraine update

US President Donald Trump says peace between Ukraine and Russia is not going to happen until ‘Putin and I get together’, as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky slams Russia’s second-rate delegation.

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Donald Trump says "everybody is to blame" for the Ukraine war. (AP PHOTO)

Putin set to skip Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s name is not on the Kremlin’s list of officials joining Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, throwing doubt on the latest move to secure peace in the troubled region.

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Volodymyr Zelensky has threatened to pull out of peace talks with Vladimir Putin.

‘Scared’: Zelensky issues Putin peace talk ultimatum

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian President Vladimir Putin is ‘scared’ to meet face-to-face, issuing a concerning ultimatum in hopes of the leader fronting up.

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Kim Kardashian says she feared being raped and killed during a Paris jewelry heist. (AP PHOTO)

‘Going to die’: Kardashian details horrific Paris robbery

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has told a Paris court she feared she would be raped and killed and wouldn't make it back to her children when she was held at gunpoint.

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Albania's folksy Shkodra Elektronike is among those thought likely to make a strong showing.

Eurovision: Controversy, tight security and an Aussie internet sensation

Artists, performers and adoring fans have gathered for two semifinals to decide which nations will compete with the 'Big Five' for the Eurovision crown.

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Leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Germany took a train trip to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

France, UK reject rumours of drug pouch in Macron video

French officials have dismissed online speculation about an alleged bag of cocaine appearing next to the president as fake news, saying it is just a tissue.

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Vladimir Putin's talks proposal is "a positive sign" but wants a ceasefire.

Zelensky tells Putin he will be waiting for him in Turkey

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has thrown down a challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin, confirming he will be ready to meet him face-to-face in Turkey this week.

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Prince Edward will stand in for his brother King Charles at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration.

King Charles opts out of Pope's inauguration

King Charles has announced he will not be attending the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 18, sending Prince Edward in his stead.

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A toxic cloud caused by a fire at a chemical factory sparked orders for people to stay indoors.

Lockdown for 200k residents under toxic chemical cloud

One of Spain’s most famous cities, Barcelona, is under government alert as a massive toxic chemical cloud spreads across a region affecting at least 200,000 residents.

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Pope Leo XIV has prayed at the tomb of late Pope Francis in St Mary Major Basilica in Rome.

Pope Leo leaves Vatican to visit Francis’s tomb

Pope Leo XIV has visited a shrine to the Virgin Mary run by the Augustinian religious order in the Italian town of Genazzano and paid his respects to former Pope Francis.

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Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky says an unconditional ceasefire must start on Monday.

European leaders say Trump will back Russian sanctions

The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland say after their meeting in Kyiv, Russia faces sanctions backed by the US if it does not agree to a new truce in Ukraine.

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Cardinal Vincent Nichols said being in the conclave was like being at a spiritual retreat.

Pope Leo conclave Cardinal gives shock movie comparison

As the Catholic church and faithful celebrate Pope Leo’s election, one cardinal who was in the conclave during the vote has given a candid insight, comparing it to the Academy award-winning movie. 

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The newly elected Pope celebrated mass with the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel. (AP PHOTO)

‘Dark nights’: Pope Leo XIV’s vow during first mass

Pope Leo XIV has pledged to help the Catholic Church be an ‘ark of salvation’ as he celebrated his first mass as pontiff and as history's first US pope.

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Ukraine will host a meeting of leaders of the so-called "coalition of the willing" this weekend.

Zelensky tells Trump ‘real progress’ made toward ending war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will host leaders from countries in the so-called ‘coalition of the willing’ to discuss the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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