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- Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fireat 1:49 am
Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was “for sure” ordered by the Russian special services.
- Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday addressat 6:37 pm
The pontiff calls for a “lasting peace” in Ukraine and says he is “deeply hurt” by events in Gaza.
- Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talksat 6:12 pm
“I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally,” the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to “have the meeting, now!”
- Swiss host city Basel promises ‘everyone is welcome’ at Eurovisionat 2:59 pm
The city at the crossroads of France, Germany and Switzerland gears up amid global tensions over diversity and inclusion.
- Steve Rosenberg: Putin’s offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and Europeat 12:29 pm
This was clearly his response to the ultimatum set by European leaders in Kyiv, the BBC’s Russia Editor writes.
