Newspaper research

11/02

Mail online-https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14383795/Hamas-Donald-Trump-hostages.html

It reports that the United States has initiated direct negotiations with Hamas to secure the release of American hostages held in Gaza. President Trump's plans for the hostages are taking place in Qatar and focus on the release. They want an agreement for all remaining hostages in exchange for a long-term truce, though nothing has been finalized yet. 

Guardians-https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/10/trump-gaza-ceasefire-hamas-hostages

The articles writes of demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza. Trump's threats towards Israel to consider withdrawing from Gaza without establishing a ceasefire. Hamas has responded by rejecting the offer, stating that hostages will only be freed as part of a prisoner exchange. 


24/02

Mail online-https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14433347/NATO-scrambles-warplanes-Poland-Putin-uses-nuke-capable-strategic-bombers-pound-neighbouring-Ukraine.html

NATO scrambled warplanes in Poland after Russia deployed nuclear-capable strategic bombers to strike neighbouring Ukraine. This escalation follows the U.S. sending a B-52 bomber close to the Russian border, heightening tensions in the region. In response to Russia's actions, NATO forces in Poland were placed on high alert, and defensive measures were activated. 

Guardian-https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/25/macron-meeting-with-trump-prompts-cautious-optimism-about-ukraine-peace-talks

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House had differing views on the Ukraine conflict. While Macron emphasized the importance of Ukrainian sovereignty in any peace agreement, Trump suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin might accept European peacekeepers as part of a potential deal. 


3/3

Mail online-https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14465429/pete-hegseth-prepared-china-war-tariffs.html

In response to President Trump's recent imposition of a 20% tariff on Chinese imports, China has declared it is ready to engage in any form of conflict, including a trade war, to defend its interests. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed that the United States is prepared for potential conflicts with China, emphasizing the importance of military readiness.

Guardian-https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/05/us-stops-sharing-intelligence-on-russia-with-ukraine

On March 5, 2025, the United States ceased sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine following President Trump's suspension of military aid, marking a significant setback for Kyiv. This suspension pressured Ukraine into engaging in peace negotiations with Russia. 


11/3

Mail online-https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14491849/mother-two-faked-cancer-wealthy-partner-jail.html

Laura McPherson, a 35-year-old mother from Derby, England, deceived her partner, Jon Leonard, by lying about having terminal cancer for nearly five years, gaining approximately £25,000 to fund her private treatments. Instead of medical care, she used the money toward breast surgery and trips. 

Guardian-https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/mar/12/ukraine-war-live-updates-russia-ceasefire-putin-trump-zelenskyy-update

On March 12, 2025, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal following discussions with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia, aiming to de-escalate the ongoing conflict with Russia. In response, President Trump announced the resumption of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of Russia's cooperation for the ceasefire's success. President Vladimir Putin expressed his thoughts about the proposal, stopping Western military aid to Ukraine and ensuring Ukraine's non-alignment with NATO.


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