Month: February 2025

The US and Russia’s top diplomats meet in Saudi Arabia today to discuss improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine. It follows Monday’s hastily-arranged summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, to discuss Europe’s involvement in negotiations. Bloomberg’s Greg Sullivan reports, (Source: Bloomberg)

A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed and turned upside down on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land on Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December.

A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed and turned upside down on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land on Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December.

US-Russia talks over the war in Ukraine are due to start in Saudi Arabia this morning.

Good morning. The US and Russia begin high-level talks over Ukraine today. The UK’s National Wealth Fund chief is already heading for the door. And Kirin has made a $130 spoon. Listen to the day’s top stories.

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The two sides are meeting in Saudi Arabia for their most extensive discussions in years. In addition to Ukraine, business ties are on the table.