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- OpinionThe Independent
The minerals deal is advantageous for Ukraine – but also for the United States
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The ‘Art of the Deal’ may have been Donald Trump’s abiding contribution to literature but it is Volodymyr Zelensky, it now seems, who used his personal diplomacy with the US president during the funeral for Pope Francis to excellent effect
4-min read - NewsThe Independent
Warmest area of UK confirmed as country experiences warmest start to May on record
Firefighters have also battled wildfires across the country
5-min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Waltz may have a shiny new job – but forcing him out of Trump’s inner circle is still a win for MAGA
ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: National security adviser’s reassignment is just as much a victory for some Trump loyalists as it is an acknowledgment of his mistakes, writes John Bowden
6-min read - NewsAFP
UK records hottest ever May Day
The UK recorded its hottest ever May Day on Thursday, having just experienced its sunniest April since records began, according to the Met Office.According to early estimates from the Met Office, April was the sunniest since meteorological records began in 1910.
1-min read - NewsThe Independent
How long will UK’s spring mini heatwave last?
UK enjoys warmest start to May on record as temperatures continued to soar during mini heatwave this week
2-min read - EntertainmentThe Northern Echo
Major road in Darlington town centre to be shut this weekend for food festival
Darlington Food and Drink Festival 2025 returns to the town this weekend, from Friday, May 2 - Monday, May 5
1-min read - NewsReading Chronicle
Plan for new care site and affordable homes in Reading adjusted
A project to create a new care site and affordable homes at an estate in Reading has been successfully adjusted.
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