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Podcast
Day 97: Trump vs the judiciary?

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine are ‘very close to a deal’ – and says ‘two sides should now meet’

Shortly after arriving in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral, the US president said high-level officials from Russia and Ukraine should meet to “finish [the deal] off”.

Apple and Meta fined millions by EU over competition law

Apple is fined for stopping app makers from pointing to cheaper options outside the App Store, and Meta for forcing Instagram and Facebook users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.

Thousands evacuated as wildfire sweeps through New Jersey

Officials said no injuries had been reported while confirming the cause of the blaze is still being investigated.
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Only a small part of the wildfire has been contained. Pic: AP

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Firefighters prepare to tackle the blaze. Pic: AP

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Shelters have been set up to help residents and their pets. Pic: AP

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Harvey Weinstein retrial: ‘He had all the power,’ prosecutor tells court as opening statements begin

Former Hollywood studio boss and producer Harvey Weinstein, who is now 73, is charged with raping one woman and forcing oral sex on two others. He has strenuously denied the allegations.
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Weinstein's attorney Arthur Aidala pictured outside court. Pic: AP /Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Trump accuses Zelenskyy of harming peace talks

Reports said Donald Trump is proposing the US would formally recognise Russia's occupation of Crimea – a red line for Ukraine and previously rejected by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelenskyy must 'get it done' and agree a peace deal. Pics: AP

Analysis
Analysis
Depth of Trump’s frustration revealed in comments on Zelenskyy – and there was one notable absence in his Truth Social post

Donald Trump vowed to end Russia's war on Ukraine within 24 hours of returning to the White House. It's now day 94 of his presidency, and his officials say the US is ready to “move on”.

Trump wants to emulate Putin and govern US in ‘a similar fashion’, his former national security adviser says

Fiona Hill told The World With Yalda Hakim that the US and Russian presidents both share the same view of the world as being “divided up among three major powers; Russia, the US and China, with very clear spheres of influence”.
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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Pic: Reuters

Podcast
Podcast
Day 96: ‘Vladimir STOP!’ Will Trump’s plea to Putin make a difference?

Explainer
Explainer
Kim Kardashian’s Paris robbery trial: Everything you need to know

“Grandpa robbers”, jewellery worth millions of pounds and one of the most famous women in the world, Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery was headline news almost a decade ago, and now it's finally coming to trial.
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Kardashian at the Siran Presentation on the day of the robbery. Pic: Matteo Prandoni/BFA/Shutterstock

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Kardashian was staying at the Hotel de Pourtales

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Police guard the entrance to the Hotel de Pourtalès the day after the robbery

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Kardashian shows off her $4m ring on Instagram

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Kardashian at the Siran Presentation on the day of the robbery. Matteo Prandoni/BFA/Shutterstock

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Kardashian at the Balenciaga show on the day of the robbery. Pic: Pixelformula/Sipa/Shutterstock

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Kardashian at the Off-White show three days before the robbery. Pic: Photo Image Press/Shutterstock

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