South Korea begins new trial of ousted President Yoon over failed martial law
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court on Friday (26 September) at the start of a new trial on obstruction charges after weeks...
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to reach a deal on Ukraine at their Alaska summit, sparking swift reactions from Kyiv, European capitals and beyond. Leaders stressed the need for firm security guarantees for Ukraine and continued pressure on Moscow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X that he welcomed Trump’s proposal for a trilateral meeting with Russia and would travel to Washington on Monday to “discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war.” He added that Europe must remain involved to ensure “reliable security guarantees together with America.”
A joint statement by European leaders underlined that “Ukraine must have ironclad security guarantees” and insisted Russia cannot veto Kyiv’s pathway to the EU or NATO. The leaders pledged further sanctions on Moscow, warning that international borders must not be redrawn by force.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Trump’s efforts, saying his leadership “brought us closer than ever before to ending Russia’s illegal war.” French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted Russia’s track record of breaking commitments, stressing that “France continues to stand resolutely by Ukraine’s side.” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the outcome as “a glimmer of hope,” while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen both vowed “unwavering solidarity” with Ukraine.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Washington holds the leverage to compel Moscow to negotiate seriously, noting that the EU is preparing a 19th sanctions package. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said Europe must guard against Putin’s attempts to split allies, while Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala accused the Russian leader of seeking “the greatest possible territorial gains and the restoration of the Soviet empire.”
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that “the game for Ukraine’s future…has entered a decisive phase,” calling unity essential. His aide Marcin Przydacz added that talks themselves held some value but reiterated that Poland sees Russia’s defeat as the surest outcome. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson cautioned against “a bad peace on Russia’s terms,” saying Europe must keep supporting Ukraine to avoid fresh threats.
From outside Europe, India welcomed the summit as “highly commendable,” stressing diplomacy as the only path forward. Romanian Foreign Minister Toiu Oana said Black Sea stability is crucial for peace and prosperity, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared that “today the world is a safer place than it was yesterday.”
The differing tones reflect both cautious optimism and firm resolve. While Trump prepares to meet Zelenskyy in Washington, European leaders and allies signal they will keep sanctions and military support flowing until Moscow makes concessions.
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A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Video from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) showed on Friday (19 September) the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupting and spewing lava.
At least eight people have died and more than 90 others were injured following a catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a major highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court on Friday (26 September) at the start of a new trial on obstruction charges after weeks of boycotting a separate ongoing trial for masterminding insurrection by leading a failed martial law bid.
South Korea says it fired warning shots on Friday at a North Korean commercial vessel that crossed the maritime border in disputed waters off the Korean peninsula's west coast, and the vessel subsequently retreated, the South's military said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in all appropriate cases in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a fresh round of punishing tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100% duties on branded drugs and 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, set to come into force next week.
The U.S. envoy to Türkiye has confirmed that a Turkish Airlines’ Boeing aircraft deal has been finalised, marking a significant step in expanding the carrier’s fleet.
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