US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’
The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.

The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.









Russian attacks on Ukraine’s electrical substations could cut power to nuclear plants, increasing risks of meltdown.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing.

The Kremlin says it’s agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and nearby towns until February 1, after a request from the US.
Final pre-Winter Olympics race cancelled after Lindsey Vonn’s crash but US star hopes to recover from injury sustained.
Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev over five hours but the latter is upset by officiating of injury.
Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children’s suffering.

Activists unveiled a giant portrait of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Barcelona on the second anniversary of her killing.
Regulator launches investigation into US gaming platform over potential risks to underage users in the EU.