Ukrainian residents have voiced scepticism at Vladimir Putin’s proposed direct peace talks with Kyiv.

The Russian leader proposed holding direct talks with Ukrainian president Volodymy Zelensky in Turkey this Thursday (15 May).

“Why has he proposed it now? Maybe to win some time, maybe he is not so confident,” one woman said.

Another added, “Putin is trying to win time, it is just empty talk of no consequence.”

Mr Zelensky has responded to his Russian counterpart, stating Ukraine is ready to meet for ceasefire talks, adding Russia’s consideration of ending the war is a “sign”.

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This is the terrifying moment a father watched as a car on a fairground waltzer ride broke off the track and crashed with his children inside.

Kevin McNulty’s children – aged 13, 12 and seven – were in a car on the ride at the Galactic Carnival fairground in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, when the incident took place on Saturday evening.

He said the ride was going “full pelt” when their car separated from the carousel and crashed into one he was riding in, before sliding into a speaker.

One of his children was filming at the time. The three children were not seriously hurt in the malfunction.

Edinburgh City Council and the fairground’s organisers have been approached for comment.

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Pope Leo is holding his first press conference with international media after his first Sunday address at the Vatican.

During that address, the new pope called for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza, along with the release of all Israeli hostages.

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Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will be waiting for Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, after Donald Trump insisted Ukraine agreed to talks with Russia.

The U.S. President demanded that Ukrainian officials “immediately” agree to meet with their Russian counterparts to negotiate a possible end to the “bloodbath” war waged on the country by Putin.

Trump was responding to the Russian leader’s proposal on Sunday for a meeting this coming week in Istanbul.

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The winners of the 2025 Bafta TV Awards have been announced in a star-studded ceremony in London.

Ahead of the prizes being dished out, Stars of the small screen walked the red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall, London.

Among the most nominated shows of the night was Baby Reindeer, created by and starring Richard Gadd, which dominated the list with eight nominations. It was closely followed by Rivals (starring David Tennant and adapted from a Jilly Cooper novel by the same name), Apple TV’s Slow Horses (starring Gary Oldman) and Mr Bates vs the Post Office

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Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to “take back control of our borders”, as he unveiled new measures designed to slash net migration.

The prime minister gave a speech in Downing Street on Monday morning to announce that every area of the UK’s “broken” immigration system will be tightened.

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Sir Keir Starmer has said those coming to the UK will have to “earn the right” to stay as Labour unveils sweeping reforms designed to slash net migration and tackle the threat posed by Nigel Farage and Reform.

The prime minister said migrants must commit to integration and learning English, as part of a crackdown ministers say will boost economic growth.

In what the Labour leader claimed would be a “clean break” from the past, the changes include a wait of 10 years, not five, to apply for permanent residency – unless they can prove a significant contribution – a ban on recruiting care workers from overseas and, for the first time, adult dependents will have to prove they understand basic English.

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Sir Keir Starmer has said those coming to the UK will have to “earn the right” to stay as Labour unveils sweeping reforms designed to slash net migration and tackle the threat posed by Nigel Farage and Reform.

The prime minister said migrants must commit to integration and learning English, as part of a crackdown ministers say will boost economic growth.

In what the Labour leader claimed would be a “clean break” from the past, the changes include a wait of 10 years, not five, to apply for permanent residency – unless they can prove a significant contribution – a ban on recruiting care workers from overseas and, for the first time, adult dependents will have to prove they understand basic English.

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Stars took to the Bafta TV awards red carpet under scorching London skies to celebrate the best in

The prestigious awards began with celebrities gathering in the sunshine at London's Royal Festival Hall.

Stars such as Mr Bigstuff's Ryan Sampson, One Day's Amber Grappy and Jonny Weldon, and Lioness Alessia Russo ahead of the ceremony.

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