bbc.comWorld | Latest News & Updates | BBC NewsSkip to contentBritish Broadcasting CorporationWatch LiveHomeNewsSportBusinessInnovationCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveNewsNewsLIVEUkraine will 'of course' take part in any peace talks, Russia saysIt comes after Zelensky said Ukraine would not accept any deal brokered between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin without Kyiv's involvement.Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin callThe US and Russia leaders spoke over the phone after Trump said Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.5 hrs agoWorld€5m worth of cocaine seized in KildareApproximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare6 hrs agoEuropeHundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centresThai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.9 hrs agoAsiaGrenade attack in French bar injures 12The motive is not clear but investigators say it "may be linked to a settling of scores".6 hrs agoEuropeUkraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin callThe US and Russia leaders spoke over the phone after Trump said Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.5 hrs agoWorldLIVESuspected car ram attacker in Munich is Afghan asylum seeker, officials sayAt least 28 people were injured, some of them seriously, when the car hit a trade union rally in the city centre.Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza dealThe statement comes as mediators Egypt and Qatar work hard to salvage the ceasefire with Israel.3 hrs agoMiddle East€5m worth of cocaine seized in KildareApproximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare6 hrs agoEuropeConfusion clouds efforts to save Gaza ceasefireEgypt and Qatar are "intensifying diplomatic efforts" as concern grows that fighting will resume.16 hrs agoWorldHegseth sets out hard line on European defence and NatoThe US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine's future defence.22 hrs agoEuropeTrade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talksThe leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.11 hrs agoWorldIsrael seeks another extension for Lebanon withdrawal, source saysIsraeli forces were due to pull out next Tuesday, but the source says they want to stay for another 10 days.20 hrs agoMiddle EastSicily's gangsters complain they can't get the staff An investigation reveals a crime group having to adapt to modernity and displaying a nostalgia for past ambitions.21 hrs agoEuropeFeatures'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AISome young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support18 hrs agoAsia'On a power trip' or 'obviously brilliant'? 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NewsNewsLIVEUkraine will 'of course' take part in any peace talks, Russia saysIt comes after Zelensky said Ukraine would not accept any deal brokered between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin without Kyiv's involvement.Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin callThe US and Russia leaders spoke over the phone after Trump said Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.5 hrs agoWorld€5m worth of cocaine seized in KildareApproximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare6 hrs agoEuropeHundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centresThai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.9 hrs agoAsiaGrenade attack in French bar injures 12The motive is not clear but investigators say it "may be linked to a settling of scores".6 hrs agoEuropeUkraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin callThe US and Russia leaders spoke over the phone after Trump said Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.5 hrs agoWorldLIVESuspected car ram attacker in Munich is Afghan asylum seeker, officials sayAt least 28 people were injured, some of them seriously, when the car hit a trade union rally in the city centre.Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza dealThe statement comes as mediators Egypt and Qatar work hard to salvage the ceasefire with Israel.3 hrs agoMiddle East€5m worth of cocaine seized in KildareApproximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare6 hrs agoEuropeConfusion clouds efforts to save Gaza ceasefireEgypt and Qatar are "intensifying diplomatic efforts" as concern grows that fighting will resume.16 hrs agoWorldHegseth sets out hard line on European defence and NatoThe US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine's future defence.22 hrs agoEuropeTrade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talksThe leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.11 hrs agoWorldIsrael seeks another extension for Lebanon withdrawal, source saysIsraeli forces were due to pull out next Tuesday, but the source says they want to stay for another 10 days.20 hrs agoMiddle EastSicily's gangsters complain they can't get the staff An investigation reveals a crime group having to adapt to modernity and displaying a nostalgia for past ambitions.21 hrs agoEuropeFeatures'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AISome young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support18 hrs agoAsia'On a power trip' or 'obviously brilliant'? 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