WEST PALM BEACH, Feb 17 — US President Donald Trump said Sunday he could meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon,” expressing belief that Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine.

MUNICH, Feb 16 – European leaders are racing to secure a place at the negotiating table for Ukraine peace talks, as the United States prepares to meet Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.

BAMAKO, Feb 16 – At least 48 people were killed when an illegally operated gold mine collapsed in western Mali yesterday, authorities confirmed.

MUNICH, Feb 16 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that no decisions on ending Russia’s war should be made without Kyiv and Europe, as the United States moves to open talks with Moscow.

BANGKOK, Feb 15 — Thailand has deported 10 Chinese nationals accused of involvement in the kidnapping of actor Wang Xing, who was rescued from a cyber-fraud centre in Myanmar, Thai police confirmed on Saturday.

LONDON, Feb 15 — Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been charged with misconduct after confronting match officials during Wednesday’s fiery Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.