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Rubio: ‘tremendous progress’ made at Ukraine peace talks

Talks in Geneva are focusing on a 28-point draft plan and will continue on Monday

Senators ask if Trump's Ukraine peace plan really is a US plan

One Senator says the document looks Russian in nature, even the way it has been written

COP30 fails to secure fossil fuel pledges

Climate summit approves compromise deal without commitment to phase out fossil fuels.

Will Ukraine accept the American peace plan?

US and Ukrainian talks are set to take place in Switzerland

21/11/2025 21:06 GMT

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

Will Ukraine and Europe accept a US-Russian peace plan?

A widely-leaked US plan includes ceding areas of Donetsk that Ukraine still controls

President Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behaviour'

In an outburst on social media, Trump spoke of sedition being "punishable by death"

Europe warns against US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine

US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan

19/11/2025 21:06 GMT

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

Trump welcomes Saudi crown prince’s diplomatic comeback

Mohammed bin Salman promises to invest 1.3 trillion dollars in the US

Trump defends Saudi leader over Khashoggi killing

Crown Prince's first visit to US since journalist was murdered by Saudi agents.

Google boss sees 'elements of irrationality' in AI investments

Every company would be affected if the AI bubble were to burst, Google chief tells BBC

Former Bangladesh PM sentenced to death

Sheikh Hasina has been convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity

Bangladesh ex-PM convicted of crimes against humanity

Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

Britain plans stricter laws for asylum seekers

A government minister says the current system is out of control and unfair

The Gaza girl dreaming of becoming a famous violinist

Sama Nijm, 16, is using music to bring comfort to the youngest victims of the conflict.

School shooting in Austrian city of Graz

Ten people are dead and many injured after a school shooting in the southern city of Graz