EUROPE

MAN UNITED OWNER RATCLIFFE REPORTEDLY LOSES 25% OF HIS FORTUNE

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has experienced a significant financial setback, with his net worth dropping by £6.473 billion over the past year, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. The 72-year-old billionaire's wealth has declined from £23.519 billion to £17.046 billion , a loss of more than 25%.

PUTIN IGNORES UKRAINE PEACE TALKS HE ORGANIZED, LEAVING ZELENSKY IN LIMBO

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High-stakes peace talks between Russia and Ukraine took an unexpected turn on Thursday when Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to attend a key meeting in Turkey, sparking confusion and frustration among international leaders. The summit, originally pitched as a potential breakthrough in the ongoing conflict, instead devolved into disarray, as Putin's absence raised serious questions about Russia's commitment to ending the war.

KING CHARLES AND PRINCE WILLIAM JOIN FORCES FOR A RARE ROYAL CEREMONY AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY

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King Charles and Prince William came together for an uncommon royal engagement on May 16. The 76-year-old monarch and the 42-year-old Prince of Wales attended the Service for the Order of the Bath at Westminster Abbey in London , a ceremonial event made even more significant by the fact that it marks the 300th anniversary of the Order and only takes place once every four years.

ZELENSKY TO ONLY JOIN TALKS IF PUTIN ATTENDS

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Ahead of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has set a firm condition, stating that he will only hold talks with the Russian president himself. Zelensky said he would travel to Turkey at the urging of US President Donald Trump.

ISRAEL QUALIFIES FOR EUROVISION FINAL AMID PROTESTS AND POLITICAL TENSIONS

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Israel has secured a place in the Eurovision 2025 grand final, following a performance by Yuval Raphael that unfolded under heightened scrutiny and political tension. The 24-year-old singer advanced with her song New Day Will Rise, despite protests during Thursday’s dress rehearsal in Basel, Switzerland.

ZELENSKY AGREES TO PUTIN TALKS IN TURKEY AFTER TRUMP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

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In a dramatic turn of diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet face-to-face in Istanbul this Thursday. The invitation follows an assertive call by U.S. President Donald Trump urging Ukraine to accept direct talks with Russia, warning that time for negotiations is running out.

TIKTOK ACCUSED OF VIOLATION OF DIGITAL RULES OVER ADS

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The EU has accused TikTok of violating digital rules due to a lack of transparency surrounding advertisements on the Chinese-owned social media platform. The European Commission stated that TikTok "does not provide the necessary information about the content of the advertisements, the users targeted by the ads, and who paid for the advertisements."

ISRAEL STRIKES ON GAZA KILL 13 PEOPLE, MOSTLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN

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Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 13 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials.

Two of the strikes hit tents in the southern city of Khan Younis, each killing two children and their parents, according to Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies. Another five people were killed in strikes elsewhere, according to hospitals.