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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday, exchanging a handshake and a warm embrace before heading inside for talks.This high profile meeting comes just a day before a key US-Russia summit in Alaska that could affect the Kyiv-Moscow conflict, as a show of strong support as Ukraine and its European allies are being left out of the upcoming US-Russia summit.Zelenskyy’s visit to the British capital follows his participation in virtual talks from Berlin on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump and several European leaders.The leaders said that Trump had assured them that he would prioritise efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage on Friday.Both Zelenskyy and European leaders have voiced concerns that the bilateral US-Russia summit could sideline their interests, potentially producing outcomes favourable to Moscow. With Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine now in its fourth year, they fear any agreement could undermine Europe’s security.Earlier on Wednesday, Starmer had described the Alaska summit as “hugely important” and potentially a “viable” route to a ceasefire. I am grateful for the support. We share the same view on the need for a truly lasting peace for Ukraine and on the danger of Russia's plan to reduce everything to discussing the impossible. "He had also highlighted that any decisions made without Ukraine's involvement would be “decisions against peace.”

The US Vice President is holidaying in Dean Manor in the Cotswolds, about a mile away from Diddly Squat Farm. Mr Clarkson, meanwhile, bought Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington, just outside of Chipping Norton. On the 1,000 acre farm he runs his farm shop, which has proved hugely popular with viewers of hit Amazon Prime show Clarkson's Farm. However, Mr Vance chose a different farm shop in the area to visit which was Daylesford Organic farm shop, near Kingham. Anti-Vance van drives through Charlbury during US VP's visitMr Vance was spotted at the farm shop on Monday, August 11.

Clinics are able to set their own prices for the jab, although the cost for patients is likely to increase in line with the higher list price. It comes just days after the US president demanded that drugmakers lower prices for American patients. In the letter, he said “increased revenues abroad must be repatriated to lower drug prices for American patients and taxpayers”. The UK has been seen as a potential target for these increases, given the NHS has a reputation for being among the toughest negotiators on drug prices. The requirements are lower for private patients, with people eligible if they have a BMI of 30 or above.

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeThe UK has reportedly scaled back its plans to put troops in Ukraine, now offering a smaller “reassurance force” to support peace efforts in the region. Speaking after Wednesday’s meeting, Sir Keir said: “We’re ready to support this, including from the plans we’ve already drawn up to deploy a reassurance force once hostilities have ceased. Mr Trump has threatened Russia with "severe consequences" if a ceasefire is rejected by its leader. On Saturday, Mr Zelensky rejected any proposal that would compromise Ukraine's territorial integrity, something that is forbidden by the country's constitution.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A look back at all of Harvey Elliott's goals for Liverpool in the Premier League. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Soccer Special debate which Premier League club could benefit most from PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma following a number of exit rumours. THE GUARDIANDominic Calvert-Lewin is undergoing a medical at Leeds ahead of completing a free transfer to the promoted Premier League club. From this season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live. And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games this season will be on Sky Sports.

The former Editor of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland has joined Edinburgh-based communications and culture agency To Be Continued… as a consultant. With a journalism career spanning more than 30 years, , Magnus Llewellin becomes part of To Be Continued…’s network of external consultants. He will work with agency founders Debbie and Jim Byers, their account team, and other consultants including author and journalist Elle Tucker, and former Financial Times editor John Hatfield. “I’ve worked with Magnus for over two decades and have always admired his editorial integrity and journalistic instincts,” said Debbie Byers, co-founder of To Be Continued…. The agency works with purpose-led businesses and organisations, with clients including Dentons, Artisanal Spirits Company and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

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The most unusual baby names of 2024Unusual baby boy namesUnusual baby girl namesWhy parents are going unusualSelecting a name for a baby is often an intricate combination of cultural heritage, contemporary trends, and individual significance. Naming a baby is basically a mix of fun, stress, and a little bit of panic. Some go for timeless names like Olivia or Muhammad, others want something totally unique like Everest or Poem. While names like Olivia and Muhammad are topping charts, some parents are clearly in the mood to stand out. Definitely for parents who want a name that packs some serious energy.These quirky names aren’t just random, they’re part of a trend.

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Los Angeles, Aug 14 (IANS) Hollywood star Jason Momoa revealed that he almost drowned while out surfing in Hawaii back in 2007. "The star said he was trained pretty well and so he was fine. There's all this water that pulls out of a channel there, (and) you just get hit with these waves. I had my paddle and I was waving it and they couldn't see me, and the waves were so big. I couldn't stop for my kids, I couldn't stop for my ex, I couldn't stop smoking.

Instead, a more “realistic mission” has been proposed, which includes guarding the airspace over western regions of Ukraine, training Ukrainian military personnel, and demining the Black Sea. Sources note that some European countries considered the deployment of a large contingent too risky and were unwilling to send a sufficient number of troops. Additionally, coalition countries plan to demine the Black Sea and ensure the safe passage of ships to and from Ukrainian ports. Recall that the “Coalition of the Determined” was announced by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in March of this year. In April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that French and British troops would be the first to arrive in Ukraine.

The White House denies discussing a model for Ukraine that mirrors the West BankRussia and the United States have discussed a model for ending the war in Ukraine that mirrors Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, The Times has reported. President Zelensky has refused to countenance handing over land but the occupation model may be a mechanism to allow for a truce after three and a half years of war. West Bank style occupation Under the model, Ukraine’s borders would not change, just as the borders of the West Bank have gone unchanged for 58 years, only under Israeli control. "It’ll just be like Israel occupies the West Bank," the source said before Trump’s summit with President Putin in Alaska on Friday. But it’ll still be Ukraine, because … Ukraine will never give up its sovereignty.

The British military has altered the format and objectives of the peacekeeping mission that will commence in Ukraine after the active phase of the war with Russia concludes, according to The Times. The British Army command has abandoned the idea of creating a 30,000-strong contingent to protect Ukraine's ports and cities. Instead, the military is proposing a more realistic mission that includes securing the airspace over western Ukraine, supporting the training of Ukrainian military personnel, and demining the Black Sea. There are also plans to carry out air patrol missions using Typhoon or F-35 aircraft to protect Ukraine's airspace and deter Russian attacks. Following a meeting of Coalition representatives in April, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that French and British troops would be the first to arrive in Ukraine.

The AA said it received 50,091 UK call-outs in July caused by poor road surfaces. This is up 2.1% compared with the same month last year, and reverses a trend of declining pothole-related breakdowns earlier in 2025. (PA Graphics)High temperatures this summer are partly to blame for the increase, according to the AA. Local roads maintenance funding for England provided by the Government for this financial year is nearly £1.6 billion, a rise of £500 million compared with the previous 12 months. “As changing weather patterns impact roads, local government seeks to innovate and find new ways to respond to the issue.