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Donald Trump has said there are "many points" he and Vladimir Putin agreed on after holding critical talks on the war in Ukraine - but no deal has been reached yet.

A warm handshake, big smiles, and a red carpet - this was the welcome for Vladimir Putin as he touched down on US soil for critical negotiations on the war in Ukraine.

Donald Trump landed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with the aspiration of departing a few hours later hailed as a peacemaker and a deal broker. Instead, he returns to Washington having let an international pariah back in from the cold and seemingly received precious little in return.

All eyes were on Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as they met for the first time in more than six years, the Russian president visiting the US for high-stakes talks anticipated beforehand to potentially shape the war in Ukraine.

The presidents of the United States and Russia wrapped up critical talks in Alaska without reaching a deal on ending the war in Ukraine. 

Any agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin following their historic summit could leave Ukraine in an impossible position after three years of brutal, grinding war for survival.

Thousands more Afghan nationals may have been affected by another data breach, the government has said.

The spectacle of Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir humiliating perhaps the most popular of all Palestinians in his prison cell was as unedifying as the national security minister's extremist politics.

A man was ejected from Anfield after reports of racial abuse directed at Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo during the season's opening Premier League game against Liverpool.

Thousands more Afghan nationals may have been affected by another data breach, the government has said.

The mother of a man shot dead by attackers on electric bikes three years ago has appealed for help finding his killers.

A further 60 people will be prosecuted for "showing support for the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action", the Metropolitan Police has said.

A driver who knocked down a pregnant student, killing her baby boy, has been jailed for 13 years.

A High Court judge is to decide if a hotel has breached planning rules by becoming a site for migrant accommodation.

The Queen appeared emotional as a war veteran paid tribute to the "brave king" at a VJ Day memorial event following his cancer diagnosis.

A sonic boom has been reported across parts of east and southeast England after the RAF deployed aircraft to intercept a passenger plane.

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Are Liverpool destined to retain the title? Could Manchester United really finish in the bottom half of the table again?

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre continued his superb start to the BMW Championship to move five shots clear of Scottie Scheffler at the halfway point of the FedExCup Playoffs event.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says his "unbalanced" side have a "major problem" as the Premier League returns, warning they are "very, very far" from where they should be.

Comedian Milton Jones has revealed he is cancer free after being treated for prostate cancer.

Taylor Swift has revealed the release date for her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

An Italian fan of Oasis died in his hotel room just hours before he was due to see the band in Edinburgh last week.

Police have concluded their investigation into the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey.

Donald Trump has said there are "many points" he and Vladimir Putin agreed on after holding critical talks on the war in Ukraine - but no deal has been reached yet.

A warm handshake, big smiles, and a red carpet - this was the welcome for Vladimir Putin as he touched down on US soil for critical negotiations on the war in Ukraine.

Donald Trump landed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with the aspiration of departing a few hours later hailed as a peacemaker and a deal broker. Instead, he returns to Washington having let an international pariah back in from the cold and seemingly received precious little in return.

The presidents of the United States and Russia wrapped up critical talks in Alaska without reaching a deal on ending the war in Ukraine. 

More details from the trial of an Australian woman convicted of murdering her parents-in-law and an aunt after serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch have been revealed - including why her husband rejected an invitation.

Donald Trump has said there are "many points" he and Vladimir Putin agreed on after holding critical talks on the war in Ukraine - but no deal has been reached yet.

For around 700,000 teenagers on the treadmill that is the English education system, the A and T-level results that drop this week may be the most important step of all.

The chances of surviving cancer for 10 years after diagnosis has increased by more than 24% in England and Wales over nearly five decades, but researchers say progress has slowed partly because of longer waiting times.

Photos of rabbits in Colorado with black, horn-like growths around their faces have gone viral, with some describing the animals as "Frankenstein-", "zombie-" and "demon-rabbits".

Flash flooding has killed more than 280 people in India and Pakistan over the last 24 hours, according to local officials.

Travellers are being warned about mosquito bites on holiday after a rise in chikungunya infections in people returning to the UK.

Health authorities have warned of a "worrying increase" in cases of a mosquito-borne infection in people returning to the UK from abroad.

Thousands more Afghan nationals may have been affected by another data breach, the government has said.

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The UK's largest bioethanol plant is set for closure with the loss of 160 jobs after the government confirmed it would not offer a bailout deal to the facility in Lincolnshire. 

Influential TikTok stars are to help the government highlight the risks of travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures.

A truckload of hot dogs has spilled across a busy road in Pennsylvania.

A bishop who interrupted a church concert in his dressing gown - and told singers to "leave his house" - has formally apologised to the choir.

A disgruntled bishop in a dressing gown has interrupted a church concert in London - telling singers to stop their "terrible racket" and "leave his house".

The company at the centre of a viral video at a Coldplay concert has released a tongue-in-cheek clip on social media - featuring Gwyneth Paltrow as a "temporary spokesperson".

More details from the trial of an Australian woman convicted of murdering her parents-in-law and an aunt after serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch have been revealed - including why her husband rejected an invitation.

The UK's largest bioethanol plant is set for closure with the loss of 160 jobs after the government confirmed it would not offer a bailout deal to the facility in Lincolnshire. 

The private equity firm set up by Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, is to take a stake in OakNorth, the British-based lender which has set its sights on a rapid expansion in the US.

Lola's Cupcakes, the bakery chain which has become a familiar presence at commuter rail stations and in major shopping centres, is in advanced talks about a sale valuing it at more than £25m.

UK economic growth slowed as US President Donald Trump's tariffs hit and businesses grappled with higher costs, official figures show.