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Reuters Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed Ukraine will send a delegation led by the defence minister to meet Russian officials in Istanbul for peace talks, but accused Russia of not treating them seriously. Speaking to reporters in Ankara, he criticised the “low-level” Moscow delegation. Its head, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, insisted the Kremlin team had “all … Read more

EPA-EFE/Shutterstock UK entry Remember Monday perform during a Eurovision dress rehearsal The Eurovision Song Contest is back – this time in Basel, Switzerland. The UK’s entry this year is Remember Monday – a country-pop trio who will perform their song What The Hell Just Happened. What is the Eurovision Song Contest? The Eurovision Song Contest … Read more

A Texas mother has been arrested for allegedly buying ammunition and tactical gear for her son who she knew was planning “mass targeted violence” at his school, officials said. Prosecutors say Ashley Pardo, 33, was aware of her son’s obsession with violence, and “intentionally and knowingly aided” his violent goals in exchange for him babysitting … Read more

Nigeria’s national examination body has admitted to a “technical glitch” which compromised some results of this year’s university-entrance exams, after nearly 80% of students got low grades. Students have complained about not being able to log in to the computers, questions not showing up and power cuts making it impossible to take the examinations. The … Read more

Jiyar Gol BBC world affairs correspondent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps special forces (file photo) US and Israeli intelligence have accused Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards of planning attacks abroad There has been a sharp rise in plots by the Iranian regime to kidnap or assassinate dissidents, journalists and political foes living abroad, according to reports by … Read more

Jessica Parker and Kristina Völk BBC News Reporting fromLehrte, Lower Saxony Watch: Christian Brückner was asked about the McCann case as he left court in Germany The chief suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance, who is currently serving a sentence for a rape conviction, will be released from prison in Germany later than originally scheduled, his … Read more

Ireland’s goods exports to the United States increased by almost 400% in March as manufacturers raced to get products into the country ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Sales to the US were worth just over €25bn, compared to €5bn during March 2024. It made March a record month for overall goods exports from Ireland … Read more

Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, was arrested during a protest in the US Senate over military aid to Israel and humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr was testifying in the US Senate at the time of the protest. More on this story.

The Gambian government has announced an investigation into the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following widespread public concern. Some of the assets, including livestock and luxury vehicles, were sold off while a panel was still investigating the wealth Jammeh amassed during his 22-year rule. A newspaper investigation exposed alleged irregularities and … Read more

Getty Images Daniel O’Donnell says he is pausing his shows, with only a few scheduled for 2026 Daniel O’Donnell has announced he is taking “an extended break from touring” due to health issues. The 63-year-old singer from County Donegal cited allergies and recurrent chest infections. In a statement posted on Facebook on Thursday, a spokesperson … Read more