Vladimir Putin used his annual TV event to blame Kyiv for stalled peace talks and gloat over EU moves, while Russians voiced economic worries. Analysis suggests no change in Russia's war course.
EU leaders agree a €90bn loan to support Ukraine's budget, but fail to use frozen Russian assets. Zelenskyy hails 'significant support' as Trump urges swift peace talks. Read the latest.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán has agreed not to block a major EU loan for Ukraine, securing a deal after intense talks. The move comes as Russia faces new sanctions and cyber-attack accusations. Read the latest developments.
EU leaders have agreed a €90bn interest-free loan for Ukraine, secured against EU borrowing. The deal avoids using frozen Russian central bank assets for now. Read the full details.
Russia's foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin reveals a 'lengthy' call with MI6's new head, as EU leaders meet to discuss using €190bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Analysis suggests Moscow is signalling its own agenda.
As the EU debates using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, we examine the high-stakes legal, political, and economic risks of this unprecedented move. A pivotal moment for European solidarity.
EU leaders face a critical choice at Brussels summit: approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine secured against frozen Russian assets or risk Kyiv's financial collapse. Belgium demands guarantees.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence, with Poland's Tusk warning of dire consequences for Europe. Follow live updates.
Skip the crowds on the Thames. Discover seven fantastic alternative New Year's Eve events in London, from supper clubs to silent discos, for a memorable 2026.
EU leaders face pressure to approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine's defence, funded by frozen Russian assets, at a critical Brussels summit. The move aims to counter Russian advances.
A drone strike hits a tanker in Rostov-on-Don, causing casualties, as Russian bombs wound 32 in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy pushes EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on releasing €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort. A crucial test of European unity without US backing. Read the latest analysis.
New research shows a sharp rise in nicotine pouch use among young Britons. Experts warn of potential risks and call for urgent regulation as products remain unregulated. Read the full analysis.
European intelligence agencies reveal a Russian GRU campaign intimidating Belgian politicians and finance bosses to block the use of €185bn in frozen assets for Ukraine. Exclusive details.
Sir Keir Starmer gives Roman Abramovich 90 days to transfer frozen Chelsea sale funds for Ukrainian aid. Failure will result in legal action. Follow the latest developments.
EU leaders decide on a complex €90bn loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. Kyiv would only repay if Russia pays war reparations. The high-stakes vote could define Europe's credibility.
Trevanna and Deslie Ahoy navigated parental loss, housing insecurity and pregnancy while completing their HSC with support from a unique vocational college programme in New South Wales.
Southgate Tube station on the Piccadilly line will be exit-only from January 5 to mid-March 2026 for urgent escalator repairs. Plan your journey with alternative stations and bus routes.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a critical reparations loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets. Belgium and Italy voice opposition, risking a messy political showdown.
US and Ukrainian officials conclude talks in Miami, stating real progress depends on Russia's willingness to end the war. Meanwhile, drone attacks continue on both sides.
Ursula von der Leyen and Friedrich Merz lead urgent EU talks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort, with a crucial summit looming. Will Belgium agree?
Lord Evans of Watford, suspended from the Lords for lobbying breaches, now faces US legal action over a $1m payment from a Kazakh asset sale. He denies all claims.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is FDA-approved for only 13 conditions, yet some clinics market it for over 100. Experts warn of deadly risks and call for urgent regulation.
Vladimir Putin describes Ukraine peace talks as 'difficult', while Donald Trump suggests a deal is possible. EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets as the path forward remains unclear.
Ukrainian, British, and Estonian officials condemn Russia's 'fruitless' peace talks. Latest battlefield updates, EU funding plans, and global sanctions on day 1,380 of the war.
A new report reveals how traditional trading firms are leveraging their expertise to bridge the cryptocurrency talent gap. Discover the key skills in demand and the strategies for success.
Five months after its launch, Your Party holds its first conference. We report on the internal feuds, boycotts, and the quest to become a credible left-wing alternative to Labour.
Shoppers are switching from Cadbury and Nestlé to M&S's 'Big Mix' chocolate tin for Christmas, praising its traditional wrappers and value. Discover why it's flying off the shelves.
A blockbuster plan to create the UK's largest infrastructure investment firm has been scrapped after a shareholder revolt over the deal terms. Read the full story.
Structural repairs force Blackwall Tunnel southbound closure until Monday, December 1, causing severe delays across Limehouse, Poplar and Royal Docks. Plan your journey now.