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Zelensky says China trying to undermine Ukraine peace summitFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsVladimir Putin has threatened to retaliate against Western countries that are allowing Ukraine to hit Russia with their long-range missiles.Putin said Russia will provide such weapons to countries or adversaries within striking distance of Western nations.“If we see that these countries are being drawn into a war against the Russian Federation, then we reserve the right to act in the same way. In general, this is a…

Kylian Mbappe said “there were things that made him unhappy” at Paris Saint-Germain, as he discussed his move to Real Madrid.The French striker, 25, will officially join the 15-time European champions on 1 July, the day after his contract with PSG expires.Confirmation of his move makes official one of the worst-kept secrets in football, with Mbappe having been strongly linked with a switch to the Bernabeu for several months.Speaking to the media ahead of France’s friendly game against Luxembourg, the forward opened up on his PSG exit.“I was always happy at PSG, but it’s true that there were things that…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the US More than a dozen Israeli settlers — as well as two affiliated farms and four groups — have been targeted by international sanctions over accusations of attacks and harassment against Palestinians in the West Bank. The measures are meant as a deterrent. They expose people to asset freezes and travel and visa bans. But the measures have had minimal impact, instead emboldening settlers as attacks and land grabbling escalate. Communities donated money and held fundraisers,…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Manchester City are suing the Premier League in the latest bizarre twist of a bitter battle at the summit of English football.It is an extraordinary situation for the world’s most successful league, as one of its own clubs – the champions, no less – take it to court.The news was broken by The Times on Tuesday, and has been confirmed by The Independent, but neither Manchester City nor the Premier League are commenting on the case.Why are…

Zelensky says China trying to undermine Ukraine peace summitFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsRussia is ready to strike French troops if they are sent to to Ukraine to help train Kyiv’s soldiers, the Kremlin has suggested.Ukraine’s top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said French trainers would come to Ukraine “soon” last week, which was downplayed by both Paris and Kyiv.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said: “No instructor involved in training the Ukrainian military has immunity. It doesn’t matter whether they’re French or not.”In…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Antonio Conte has been appointed as Napoli’s new head coach, the club have announced.The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss has signed a three-year contract, keeping him at the Serie A club until 2027.Conte, who won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2017, told Napoli’s official website: “Napoli is a place of global importance. I’m happy and excited to sit on the Azzurri bench.“I can certainly promise one thing: I will do my best for the growth…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailA top Republican who once praised President Joe Biden’s mental acuity during high-stakes negotiations has changed his tune as the GOP hopes to revive questions over whether the 81-year-old is fit to serve another four years as America’s chief executive.Though 78-year-old convicted felon and former president Donald Trump has had his share of gaffes and exhibits evidence that he, too, is nearly a decade older than he was when he first ran for president during the 2016 election,…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Ally McCoist insisted Scotland’s injury crisis should not douse national optimism for Euro 2024 as he backed Steve Clarke’s side to overcome their pre-tournament adversity and challenge for a place in the knockout phase.Scotland were already unable to call on Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson and Lewis Ferguson when the provisional 28-man squad was named last month.Over the past week, forwards Lyndon Dykes and Ben Doak have seen their Euros dream dashed by injury, with Bristol City striker…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump has narrowed down his search for a running mate and is focused on four potential vice president candidates, all of whom are men, according to a report.Trump, who was historically convicted of 34 felony charges in New York last week, has recently received vetting material from some of the candidates, sources told NBC News.The source told the outlet that the search is concentrating on North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and US Senators Marco Rubio of Florida, Tim Scott of South Carolina, and JD…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USAn 11-year-old girl died after having an allergic reaction to a bite of pizza at her school and now her family has filed a lawsuit over her passing. Emerson Kate Cole was a student in the Amarillo Independent School District in Texas. The child had a 504 plan with the district – a guide for educators about how to respond if she had an allergic reaction. In her case, Cole was allergic to dairy products. Her…