How Zelensky’s lack of a suit may have fuelled Oval Office spat
How Zelensky’s lack of a suit may have fuelled Oval Office spat
Watch in full: The remarkable exchange between Zelensky, Vance and Trump
It was the first thing President Donald Trump said when Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky stepped out of his car at the White House on Friday.
“You’re all dressed up today,” Trump said as he greeted him, referring to Zelensky’s military-style ****** sweatshirt, adorned with the Ukrainian trident.
Zelensky has eschewed suits, button-down shirts and ties – even during important meetings with world leaders – since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of his country began in 2022.
The former comedian has said his attire choice is an act of solidarity with soldiers.
His casual dress sense has long been an irritant for critics of US aid to Ukraine, and after years becoming a conservative talking point, the issue came to global attention in a spectacular way during the now infamous Oval Office meeting as Zelensky squared off with Trump and US Vice-President JD Vance.
A question to Zelensky from a US reporter accused him of disrespecting the occasion by not wearing a suit and this immediately changed the atmosphere in the room, according to BBC reporters present.
And a short time later, larger issues of respect and gratitude fuelled the extraordinary argument between Zelensky, Trump and Vance.
When the meeting was opened up to questions from reporters, one came from Brian Glenn, chief White House correspondent for conservative cable network Real America’s Voice.
“Why don’t you wear a suit?” Glenn asked. “You’re at the highest level in this country’s office, and you refuse to wear a suit.
“Do you own a suit?” he continued. “A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the dignity of this office.”
BBC reporters in the Oval Office at the time noted that the question was the moment where the Ukrainian president – who until then seemed to be having a diplomatic, even friendly, conversation with Trump – first appeared tired and irritated.
“I will wear costume after this war will finish,” Zelensky replied. (The word “suit” can be translated into Ukrainian as “kostyum”.)
The Ukrainian president then made a verbal jab at the reporter.
“Maybe something like yours, yes. Maybe something better, I don’t know,” he said, to laughter in the room. “Maybe something cheaper.”
Glenn’s question gave voice to a longstanding gripe in the world of Maga politics, where some argue that the Ukrainian leader does not seem to be showing enough gratitude or respect to the US.
A former local TV reporter in Dallas who became better known in conservative circles for his work at another pro-Trump channel, Right Side Broadcasting Network, Glenn is an unabashed Trump fan. Last year he told Politico that he is “100 percent behind President Trump and the America First agenda.”
He is also reportedly dating Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia congresswoman who is one of Trump’s most outspoken fans.
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Glenn and Greene pictured in Washington last year
Real America’s Voice, which was founded in 2020, is a relatively obscure right-wing cable news outlet, one of several pro-Trump channels that have cropped up in recent years. Its guests and hosts have spread conspiracy theories about a variety of subjects, including the 2020 presidential election, the 2021 Capitol riot and QAnon.
Its show line-up includes some big names from the Maga world, including Trump’s former chief advisor Steve Bannon, classic rocker turned political activist Ted Nugent and Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative Turning Point group. The BBC contacted the network for comment.
After the Oval Office spat, Glenn posted online that he had “extreme empathy for the people of Ukraine” but alleged that Zelensky’s lack of a suit demonstrated “his inner disrespect” for the US.
Zelensky’s defenders online posted pictures of Winston Churchill wearing casual clothes during World War Two.
Pictures from the ******* show the British leader wearing jumpsuit-like clothes to a meeting with then-US President Franklin Roosevelt, and he also wore military uniforms and suits during conflabs with world leaders.
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Churchill wore a one-piece suit – which he called a ‘siren suit’ after the warning horns which signalled a ******* air raid – to the White House in the midst of the Second World War
After Glenn’s question, the news conference swiftly moved on, to a query about whether the US would send more arms to Ukraine. At the end of an answer Trump referred back to the suit question.
“I do like your clothing,” he quipped, and pointing to Zelensky he said, “I think he’s dressed beautifully.”
Behind the scenes, Trump’s attitude may have been slightly different, according to reports. US news outlet Axios reported that before the meeting, White House staffers had requested that Zelensky wear a suit and were offended when he did not.
However, the two world leaders continued taking questions, more or less cordially, for nearly another 20 minutes before the extraordinary argument broke out, after an interruption by the US vice-president, JD Vance.
Vance repeatedly brought up “respect” – referring to Zelensky as “Mr President” as the Ukrainian leader called him “JD” – and said: “I think it’s disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media right now”.
The discussion went downhill from there. A suit-less Zelensky was soon ejected from the White House, as relations between the two countries reached a new wartime low.
With reporting by Shayan Sardarizadeh, BBC Verify, and Bernd Debusmann and Myroslava Petsa at the White House
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Lithuanian ocean rower in trouble off eastern Australia
Lithuanian ocean rower in trouble off eastern Australia
A Royal *********** Navy ship is bound for the Coral Sea after a Lithuanian man rowing from San Diego to Brisbane got into trouble.
Aurimas Mockus activated his emergency beacon on Friday night about 740km east of Mackay, Queensland, and 90km west of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
He is travelling solo on the rowing boat from the Californian city to Brisbane and was battling winds of 80km/h and heavy seas when he called for help, the *********** Maritime Safety Authority said.
A Cairns-based Challenger jet didn’t spot the vessel on Saturday but managed to make contact with Mr Mockus, who said he was tired.
An aircraft was sent from Royal *********** Air Force Base Edinburgh near Adelaide and another will be dispatched on Sunday to maintain communications.
HMAS Choules, a 16,000-tonne navy landing ship, is en route from Brisbane into the Coral Sea to assist.
“Further information on the condition of the rower and his boat will be sought from him today,” an AMSA spokesperson said.
Weather conditions have eased near the Coral Sea but it’s still within the influence of the cyclone, which was about 510km east of Rockhampton on Sunday morning.
The category two cyclone is forecast to move south, roughly parallel to the coastline, on Sunday before weakening slightly and moving to the southeast on Monday.
It’s then expected to slow and turn west from Tuesday, travelling back towards the southern Queensland coast.
The Bureau of Meteorology says strong to gale-force winds may impact K’gari, also known as Fraser Island, on Sunday.
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Woman who removed U.S. flag at Hart Park rearrested
Woman who removed U.S. flag at Hart Park rearrested
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Crystal Aguilar, who missed a court hearing last week on charges she removed the U.S. flag at Hart Park and threatened park rangers, has been rearrested, according to inmate booking records.
Aguilar, 24, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on College Avenue and had a hearing scheduled Friday. Her preliminary hearing is set for March 13.
Records show her bail is set at $20,000.
Aguilar posted bail following her initial arrest earlier this month. She then failed to show at a hearing on Feb. 21, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
She’s charged with felony resisting arrest and four misdemeanors: two counts of resisting arrest, vandalism and battery on a peace officer.
Around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 6, park rangers encountered Aguilar after being sent to Hart Park over reports of someone trying to steal the U.S. flag at the entrance. Aguilar had removed the U.S. flag and raised the ******** flag in its place, according to sheriff’s officials.
The sheriff’s office released an edited video on YouTube that captured a portion of the incident and her arrest, during which she makes threats to kill rangers and their families.
In an interview with 17 News, Aguilar apologized for her behavior but said she had to take action to bring attention to the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportations.
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Brit Awards in pictures: Sabrina Carpenter and Teddy Swims lead the red carpet – BBC.com
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Coalition pledges $3bn to bolster F-35 fleet amid ‘dangerous strategice circumstances’
Coalition pledges $3bn to bolster F-35 fleet amid ‘dangerous strategice circumstances’
The Coalition has pledged $3bn toward acquiring another 28 F-35A Lightning IIs if it wins the upcoming federal election.
The vow would push Australia’s fleet of F-35s to 100 and reverse Labor’s decision not to go ahead with a fourth squadron of the joint strike fighters.
Spruiking the announcement on Sunday, opposition defence spokesman Andrew Hastie said Australia was facing “dangerous strategic circumstances”.
Camera IconThe Coalition has pledged $3bn toward acquiring another 28 F-35A Lightning IIs if it wins the upcoming federal election. Evan Morgan Credit: News Corp Australia
“Morale is at an all time low,” the veteran told Sky News.
“We have a recruiting crisis, we have a retention crisis, we have a readiness crisis.
“And this is a signal from Peter Dutton and the coalition that we care about defence.
“We want a strong country, and given today’s dangerous strategic circumstances, we are investing in it so that we can secure the *********** people and our interests.”
Mr Hastie did not clarify whether the $3bn would cover everything but said the $3bn would “secure that fourth squadron”.
Camera IconOpposition defence spokesman Andrew Hastie says Australia is facing ‘dangerous strategic circumstances’. NewsWire / Gary Ramage Credit: News Corp Australia
He also held back revealing where the funds would come from, saying the Coalition would “make all that clear when we release our costings prior to the election”.
Earlier, Treasurer Jim Chalmers commented on the opposition’s defence pitch.
He said the F-35s were “a very important piece of kit” but called on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to reveal where the Coalition planned on pulling the cash from.
“This is the same guy who hasn’t signed up to the $50bn in extra investment that we have found in a responsible budget to invest in our capability in defence,” he told Sky News.
“So he should tell us where this $3bn is coming from.
“He hasn’t been able to do that. I don’t think he’s thought through what it means for the personnel part of the story, the broader costs of this, beyond the planes themselves.”
Camera IconTreasurer Jim Chalmers has called on the Coalition to reveal where it will pull the $3bn from to buy the F-35s NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia
He noted the Albanese government had delivered the 72 F-35s.
It did not proceed with the fourth squadron because the fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornets were going to be in service longer than planned.
Labor has boosted defence spending by about 20 per cent since the 2023 fiscal year.
It has been pumping tens of billions into broadening Australia’s strike and defence capabilities, including more investment in AUKUS.
Among the government’s defence policies is the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance, which aims to massively expand the country’s missile arsenal and build up the domestic defence manufacturing base against a backdrop of a major war forecast by 2034.
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Air Canada sues passenger who spent thousands on clothes while his luggage was missing — so who is in the right?
Air Canada sues passenger who spent thousands on clothes while his luggage was missing — so who is in the right?
These purchases aren’t flying under the radar.
When Alaa Tannous and his wife Nancy flew with Air Canada in 2022, the airline lost their checked luggage.
According to The Street, the luggage was returned to the Toronto couple less than 24 hours later, but Tannous sought compensation for purchases he made while the baggage was missing, totaling thousands of dollars.
After being ordered to pay passengers for items to replace their delayed luggage, Air Canada is appealing the decision. Chalabala – stock.adobe.com
Although Air Canada rejected Tannous’ claim, the ********* Transportation Agency ordered the airline to pay Tannous $2,079 CDN, ($1,440 USD).
However, Air Canada is now suing Tannous, taking him to Federal Court in an attempt to overturn the CTA’s decision.
“It was shocking,” Tannous told CBC, adding that he felt that his ask was “fair.”
“It’s disappointing to see the airline, after all the money I spent with them over the years [is…] appealing a $2,000 claim.”
Air Canada appealed the regulators’ decision to pay the couple for the expenses incurred as a result of delayed luggage. REUTERS
Initially, Tannous asked for $3,435 CDN (approximately $2,382 USD) from the airline, which it rejected and instead offered a meager $250 in compensation to cover necessary costs, a solution that did not satisfy Tannous.
In court documents obtained by CBC, Air Canada claimed that Tannous submitted expenses that the airline considered unreasonable for lacking luggage for less than a day.
A statement from Air Canada posted to LinkedIn claimed that Tannous’ luggage was delivered to the couple’s Vancouver hotel on May 26, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. local time — less than 24 hours after the travelers touched down in the city.
In the statement, the airline claimed that Tannous spent $570.12 CDN on toiletries, skincare and makeup; $1,121.86 CDN for two pairs of pants, three shirts and a single dress that cost $348.84 CDN; $247.52 CDN on four sets of lingerie and sleepwear; and $525.50 CDN for underwear, jeans and two tees.
The couple was reunited with their luggage less than 24 hours after landing in Vancouver, Air Canada claimed. Thomas Heitz – stock.adobe.com
After the bags were delivered, Air Canada claimed Tannous spent and attempted to expense $433.61 on women’s sneakers and $1,310.40 for a custom monogrammed Tumi suitcase.
According to CBC, Tannous claimed that he and his wife left the hotel in the morning before the baggage arrived without notice. He also said that the suitcase was meant to bring the replacement purchases back home, but that the amount CTA ordered Air Canada to pay was not enough to cover the new luggage.
While the awarded amount was enough to cover just the necessities, Tannous also claimed that, at the time, an Air Canada employee informed them they could expense “a reasonable amount” to replace the missing items.
“They couldn’t even track the luggage, if it’s in Toronto or, like, on the way,” Tannous said. “I was under the impression, luggage is gone.”
Tannous said he was “under the impression” that his luggage was gone for good. asiandelight – stock.adobe.com
According to Air Canada guidelines, the airline vows it will reimburse travelers “for reasonable expenses” for “rentals or essential items,” such as clothing, toiletries or sports equipment rentals, so long as they are verified with receipts.
CBC reported that the maximum the airline could shell out for lost or delayed baggage is an estimated $2,400. Air Canada, however, is now claiming that Tannous did not adequately justify the purchases.
“I believed in the system, which is my mistake,” he said, calling the situation “unacceptable.” “It has to be changed.”
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Soul singer ****** Stone dies in a car ****** at 63 – The Guardian
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WA election 2025: WA Labor’s candidate for Roe Brad Willis on cost of living, investment and community
WA election 2025: WA Labor’s candidate for Roe Brad Willis on cost of living, investment and community
WA Labor’s candidate for Roe answers our questions in his own words — find out what matters most to the people vying for Roe’s seat in the lower house with this six-part series.
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NJ Transit service suspended in and out of Penn Station in NYC
NJ Transit service suspended in and out of Penn Station in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — NJ Transit service was suspended in and out of Penn Station in New York on Saturday, the transit agency announced.
The suspension was due to Amtrack overhead wire issues near Newark’s Penn Station, according to a social media post by NJ Transit.
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Service continued to operate from Trenton to Newark while Amtrack personnel worked to restore service to New York.
NJ Transit rail tickets and passes were cross-honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station and 33rd Street-New York. Riders were also advised to check online for alternate service options in and out of New York.
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For commuters who may consider taking the PATH Train, the weekend service is as follows:
NWK-WTC every 20 min and may operate at slower speeds
JSQ-33 (via HOB) every 20 mins
Additional HOB-33 every 10 min between HOB & 33
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PM said mulling brief resumption of war to pressure ****** on Gaza ceasefire terms – The Times of Israel
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Mardi Gras parade takes over St. Louis
Mardi Gras parade takes over St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The month of March starts with a Mardi-Party for St. Louis! Thousands gathered Saturday to celebrate the return of the city’s annual Mardi Gras parade.
Branded as the Bud Light Grand Parade, the event is a dazzling show that makes way from Downtown St. Louis to the Soulard neighborhood along Broadway.
Stretching several miles, the parade featured dozens of group entries. Visitors had the chance to see spirited floats, marching bands and performers. Participants threw out plenty of beads, candy, and other goodies for families to enjoy.
This year’s Mardi Gras parade marked the 45th in St. Louis history. It’s the headliner of a five-week-long celebration in Soulard leading up to “**** Tuesday,” the Mardi Gras observance that is recognized on March 4 this year.
Soulard’s Mardi Gras festivities generate around $20 million each year for the local economy. Nearly one-quarter of parade visitors come from out of town, helping with the annual contribution.
While the origins of Mardi Gras stem from New Orleans, St. Louis also has some deep-rooted connections. Back in the 1790s, one southern area of St. Louis City was run by an upper Louisiana surveyor named Antoine Soulard. The neighborhood later embraced his namesake and began hosting Mardi Gras celebrations more than 200 years later.
Check out dozens of photos from Saturday’s parade above in the photo slideshow.
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TV viewers irate after ABC's Kentucky-Auburn broadcast goes out for more than 30 minutes – Yahoo Sports
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Palm Springs sees partial road closures Saturday due to low visibility
Palm Springs sees partial road closures Saturday due to low visibility
(This story was updated to add new information.)
A portion of North Gene Autry Trail, North Indian Canyon Drive and East Vista Chino in Palm Springs were closed on Saturday due to low visibility.
The Palm Springs Police Department issued a road closure alert at 1:53 p.m. for East Vista Chino at the wash between Clubhouse View Drive and city limits due to low visibility.
The Palm Springs Police Department issued an alert at 8:49 a.m. Saturday advising that North Gene Autry Trail at the wash between Salvia Road and East Via Escuela is closed due to low visibility.
Nearly an hour later, the Palm Springs Police Department issued an alert that North Indian Canyon Road at the wash is closed between Sunrise Parkway and Palm Springs Station Road due to low visibility.
There was no information as to when the roads are expected to reopen.
The closure comes as the Coachella Valley is under an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from wind-blown dust through Sunday morning, the National Weather Service San Diego said. Meanwhile, Riverside County mountains and the San Gorgonio Pass, including Banning and Desert Hot Springs, are under a wind advisory Saturday that continues through the weekend.
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The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border – The Associated Press
The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border – The Associated Press
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Samsung’s midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons
Samsung’s midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons
While I naively hoped to see the Galaxy S25 Edge ahead of MWC, that wasn’t what I saw last week at Samsung’s pre-show briefing. However, what I did see might intrigue many of you: a cheaper slice of Galaxy hardware in the form of the Galaxy A56. It will be available later this year, starting at $499 (or £499 in the ***), which is slightly cheaper than the Pixel 8a when it first appeared. Samsung also announced the Galaxy A36 and A26 today, and they’ll start at $399 and $299 respectively.
Many of the A series upgrades this year match what we saw from the S25. The A56 is thinner than its predecessor, down to 7.4mm from 8.2mm, while packing a marginally ******* 6.7-inch screen. The bezels, which were usually one of the most prominent visual tells of an A series, have been shaved the device’s bezels down further on the A56, too.
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The hardware has been tweaked, with a brushed metal frame and a minor design twist: a new slightly protruding bump on the side where the volume and power buttons sit. When I got to handle the A56 briefly, I liked this. Asymmetry aside, it was easier to handle, which was surprising since this was a 6.7-inch device, and I’m more used to 6.3-inch phones. The A56 felt less unwieldy. (Did Samsung’s designers read my unhinged editorial on the sides of phones and decide to muddy the waters further? Perhaps.)
It’s a mixed bag on camera specs this year. The front of the A56 now has a lower-res 12-megapixel selfie camera, while on the back sits an upgraded 12MP ultrawide, 50MP main sensor with an f/1.8 lens and optical image stabilization. There’s still a 5MP macro lens for someone out there.
Those new cameras feature many of the latest upgrades on the S25 family, including improved image signal processing for better low-light performance, as well as a raft of AI features, including enhanced subject detection in portrait mode. Samsung says the A56 will better recognize sky, skin, faces, hair and grass for improved bokeh effects.
Regarding AI-powered image editing, there’s also Object Eraser, auto trim for videos and Create Filter, where you can choose an existing image and apply its color and tone to a different photo. You’ll also get Best Face, which lets you pick from multiple captures for everyone’s best expression, as long as you have motion photos enabled. These aren’t new features on smartphones, but their addition brings the midrange A56 closer to the Galaxy S25.
Through One UI 7, the A56 gets style flourishes and home screen improvements like the Now bar, notification panel changes and scalable widgets in different shapes and sizes. Samsung also promises six generations of OS updates (up from four on last year’s A55) and six years of security updates.
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As you can tell by now, there aren’t any surprises here. The 5,000mAh battery is the same size as the A55’s, although the charging speed is now 45W. The company says you can charge the device fully in just over an hour. Samsung has swapped to its own 4nm Exynos 1580 chip, too, with CPU boosts of around 18 percent. The hardware, once again, inches closer to the quality and premium feel of what we typically see on Galaxy S devices.
It’s peak midrange phone season. The Galaxy A56 goes up against the recently launched iPhone 16e, while rumors suggest Google’s Pixel 9a could break cover very soon.
The Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26
Samsung also announced the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G today, which both have 6.7-inch screens that get as bright as 1,200 nits and refresh at up to 120Hz. They come with One UI 7 as well, including features like Circle To Search that previously launched on pricier phones. Plus, they also feature triple camera systems on the rear with a 50MP main sensor, though their ultrawide setup camera is not as sharp as the A56 at 8MP. Some of the software features, like Best Face, are also reserved for the A56, though you’ll still find the updated Object Eraser and Filters on the pair of cheaper handsets.
Finally, though the A36 and A26 have the same IP67 rating and 5,000mAh battery as the A56, they’ll only pack 6GB of RAM and the A36 uses the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor instead of the Exynos 1580 in the A56.
Galaxy A56 price and availability
In the ***, the Galaxy A56 will go on preorder on March 2nd and launch on March 19th. It’ll come in four “awesome” (Samsung’s wording) colors, Graphite, Olive, Pink and Light Grey. Because nothing screams awesome like a lighter shade of grey. While we do have US pricing, Samsung hasn’t shared more precise timing for availability than “later this year.”
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‘Grateful’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praises *** PM Keir Starmer following ugly White House spat
‘Grateful’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praises *** PM Keir Starmer following ugly White House spat
Britain has greeted Ukraine with open arms following an ugly confrontation with the US, offering a $3.7b defence loan after the two leaders were photographed embracing.
*** Prime Minister Keir Starmer greeted Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street after the war-torn country’s leader jetted to the *** following a sensational bust-up at the White House.
US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance used that original meeting to take Mr Zelensky to task, accusing him of being ungrateful for America’s support and uninterested in cutting a deal that would end the war.
Mr Zelensky left the White House early, cancelling a planned minerals deal that was expected to be signed between the two countries.
He flew straight to Britain, where the reception from the *** Prime Minister was considerably more warm.
Sir Keir welcomed Mr Zelensky with a hug in front of cameras outside No. 10 before the two countries agreed to the $3.7b (€2.26) loan deal.
The money will be used for weapons production in Ukraine, according to a statement Mr Zelensky made on X.
“This loan will enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities and will be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets,” he said.
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“The funds will be directed toward weapons production in Ukraine. This is true justice — the one who started the war must be the one to pay.
“I thank the people and government of the United Kingdom for their tremendous support from the very beginning of this war. We are happy to have such strategic partners and to share the same vision of what a secure future should look like for all.”
A Downing Street spokesperson told the BBC that Sir Keir had reiterated his support for Ukraine and that “the *** wioll always stand with them, for as long as it takes”.
“The Prime Minister restated his determination to finding a path that ends Russia’s ******** war and ensures a just and lasting peace that secures Ukraine’s future sovereignty and security,” the spokesperson said.
“The leaders looked forward to continuing these discussions at tomorrow’s leaders’ summit in London.”
The meeting follows global outrage over what some analysts are calling an ambush in front of the world’s media at the White House on Friday (local time).
Mr Zelensky arrived in London to shouts of support from people who had gathered outside of 10 Downing Street, where Sir Keir gave him a hug and ushered him inside.
“And as you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom,” Sir Keir told the leader of the war-torn country.
“We stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may take.”
Mr Zelensky thanked him and the people of the *** for their support and friendship.
The Ukrainian President had been scheduled to meet with the *** Prime Minisyter on Sunday before a summit with other European leaders to discuss Ukraine and shoring up defences across the continent.
But the timetable for their bilateral meeting was apparently sped up in the aftermath of the US visit.
Despite the US talks ending in acrimony, Mr Zelensky struck a conciliatory tone in a series of posts on X after arriving in the ***.
Ukraine was “very grateful to the United States for all the support,” he said.
“I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people.
“It’s crucial for us to have President Trump’s support. He wants to end the war, but no one wants peace more than we do.
“We are the ones living this war in Ukraine.
“It’s a fight for our freedom, for our very survival.”
The summit on Sunday in London will include leaders from France, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Romania, as well as the NATO secretary-general and the presidents of the European Commission and European Council.
Mr Zelensky will also meet with King Charles on Sunday before the summit that is being held at Lancaster House, a 200-year-old mansion near Buckingham Palace.
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SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada review – First Drift | TechStomper
SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada review – First Drift | TechStomper
NoobFeed editor Joy writes – SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada suffers from significant flaws. Depth in its combat mechanics is lacking, and too much of it is reduced to simple strategies. Its variety in both weapons and powers feels uncreative. The overall experience is a mixed one, one that will, perhaps, reward its fan base but will not work in creating a standout title in its field.
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Air taxi developers await FAA certification
Air taxi developers await FAA certification
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The first passenger-carrying flights for two U.S.-based air taxi developers, Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, are likely to be in the Middle East later this year, the companies said on earnings calls this week. Joby plans to launch in Dubai while Archer signed Abu Dhabi Aviation as its first launch partner.
Neither aircraft manufacturer has completed the final phase of the Federal Aviation Administration’s type certification process, which is the approval of the aircraft’s design and components. According to Archer Aviation Founder and CEO Adam Goldstein, the FAA’s concerns center around how the industry deals with emergency landing for these kinds of aircraft.
However, Goldstein sees promise in the Trump administration’s support for air taxi development. “I’m confident that the new administration is going to help us speed up things to ensure that we drive results,” he said on the company’s Feb. 27 investor call. He added that “the Secretary of Transportation has been very supportive and is working with us closely to try to figure out how to continue to advance the certification process.”
Goldstein said that Archer continues to work with its U.S. partners, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, to plan initial operations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and New York City. Those efforts include route planning, recruiting and training pilots, and integrating Archer’s aerial ride-sharing software into the airlines’ reservation software, he said.
Joby is also making progress to bring its commercial air taxi service to U.S. cities. “Over the last quarter, we’ve worked closely with Delta [Air Lines] and Uber to showcase our product, and we continue to make important inroads across key U.S. markets such as New York and L.A.,” Joby Aviation Founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt said on the company’s Feb. 26 earnings call.
While the first air taxis these two companies are developing are battery-electric powered, both Archer and Joby also are developing other power propulsion technologies. Bevirt said on the call that they flew a hydrogen-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for 561 miles in July. Battery-powered air taxis are limited to a much shorter range, typically about 100 miles.
Archer’s Goldstein said the company is also developing a hybrid propulsion aircraft in a partnership with Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, for military defense use. But these longer-range VTOL aircraft may also have civilian uses, he said.
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Starmer embraces Zelensky after Trump spat: ‘We stand with you’ – The Hill
Starmer embraces Zelensky after Trump spat: ‘We stand with you’ – The Hill
Starmer embraces Zelensky after Trump spat: ‘We stand with you’ The HillThe Latest: Most European leaders back Zelenskyy as he joins crisis talks in London The Associated PressUK’s Starmer tries to revive hope for Ukraine peace at summit YahooUkraine’s Zelenskiy gets warm welcome in *** after Trump clash Reuters
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Sydney streets trashed after 47th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Sydney streets trashed after 47th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Busy Sydney streets have been trashed, and four men arrested, in the aftermath of a chaotic Mardi Gras parade.
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Victims of deadly trench collapse in Catonsville identified
Victims of deadly trench collapse in Catonsville identified
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The two construction workers who were killed following a trench collapse in Catonsville have been identified by Baltimore County Police.
Police said the victims were Emerson Amestica, 24, and Wilmer Barzallo, 32. No other information has been released about the two men. Calls to a construction company on the scene at the time of the incident were not returned Saturday.
Just after 11:30 a.m. Friday, county police officers from Wilkens Precinct responded to the 500 block of Academy Road for a call titled “Rescue.”
Upon arrival, officers, along with the Baltimore County Fire Department, were informed that two subjects were trapped underneath a concrete wall that had collapsed. Both men were rescued by fire personnel and pronounced deceased on the scene.
At one point in the afternoon, the roughly two dozen firefighters on the scene stopped working and placed a tarp over the hole. Police officials spoke with workers on the scene.
One worker yelled, “No!” and kicked and punched his work truck during the attempted rescue mission. Two workers embraced and cried at the scene.
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