In today’s episode, we cover the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Trump’s claims to be nearing a nuclear deal with Iran, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, and the UK’s unexpected economic rebound.

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Sources:

✍️ Putin Snubs Ukraine Peace Talks

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c74nxrr7mwkt
• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-proposes-direct-talks-with-ukraine-may-15-2025-05-10/
• https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/putin-zelensky-meeting-trump-turkey-russia-ukraine-war-b2751333.html
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c74nxrr7mwkt

✍️ Trump Claims US Getting Close to Nuclear Deal with Iran

• https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-us-is-getting-very-close-nuclear-deal-with-iran-2025-05-15/ 

✍️ Israeli Airstrikes Kill 103 People in Gaza

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gewwg1wlvo 

✍️ UK Economy Grows by More than Expected

• https://www.ft.com/content/7ad382d3-8333-4e35-8a83-fedc45bfeda6
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yxwre7d9ko 

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