The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5


- Zelenskyy ‘could end war if he wants to’, says Trump – ahead of crucial White House meetingon August 18, 2025 at 12:34 am
Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to”, Donald Trump has said – ahead of crucial White House talks on the future of Ukraine.
- The stakes are high – and the unity of the alliance against Putin has never been so threatenedon August 17, 2025 at 11:01 pm
When Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his European allies meet Donald Trump in Washington, a huge amount is at stake.
- Spain deploys extra 500 soldiers to tackle major wildfires – with weather ‘not on our side’on August 17, 2025 at 8:53 pm
Spain has deployed a further 500 soldiers to battle wildfires that have spread across parts of the country in scorching conditions – taking the total number of troops to 1,900.
- ‘Not in our name’: Israelis protest against Gaza war – but Netanyahu seems unmovedon August 17, 2025 at 5:45 pm
The coordinates came through last minute. The instruction was to get there fast.
- Putin has agreed Ukraine can have ‘NATO-style’ security guarantee, US envoy sayson August 17, 2025 at 11:36 am
Vladimir Putin has agreed to allow Ukraine’s allies to offer it a NATO-like security guarantee as part of an eventual deal to end the war, according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
- Tear gas deployed as protesters clash with Serbian police in latest violent demonstrationon August 17, 2025 at 10:27 am
Tear gas was deployed in the latest violent clash between protesters and police in Serbia.
- Protesters go on strike in Israel demanding ceasefire and release of Gaza hostageson August 17, 2025 at 9:15 am
More than 30 people have been arrested in Israel for “disruption of order” as families of hostages held in Gaza step up their campaign with a nationwide strike.
- Why is Zelenskyy bringing a posse of European leaders to the US for peace talks?on August 17, 2025 at 7:59 am
A posse of European leaders will join the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington.

- Trump says Zelenskyy can end Russia war ‘almost immediately’ before hosting seven European leaderson August 18, 2025 at 2:28 am
European leaders including Macron, Starmer and von der Leyen will meet with Trump and Zelenskyy in Washington following Trump’s summit with Putin.
- Former FBI Director James Comey confesses he’s a ‘Swiftie’ in new anti-Trump video messageon August 17, 2025 at 11:15 pm
James Comey revealed his family’s Taylor Swift obsession and participation in “Swiftie” group chat while taking political swipes at Donald Trump in strange video.
- Fatal Brooklyn lounge shooting reignites NYC mayoral candidate clash over gun violence responseon August 17, 2025 at 8:53 pm
A fatal Crown Heights shooting prompted New York City mayoral candidates to clash over crime policies as city grapples with recent surge in gun violence incidents.
- ‘Huge confidence in him’: DEA administrator to play key role overseeing DC policeon August 17, 2025 at 7:07 pm
The federal government takes control of Washington DC police operations as DEA Administrator Terry Cole seeks to enforce immigration compliance and reduce crime.
- Mamdani appeals to non-Democrats with general election push, vows government can meet voters’ ‘material needs’on August 17, 2025 at 6:28 pm
Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani kicks off New York City mayoral general election campaign in Brooklyn with appeal to non-Democrats.
- ‘Our position is clear:’ Zelenskyy and EU dismiss ceding Ukrainian land to Russiaon August 17, 2025 at 5:49 pm
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says constitution prevents territorial surrender to Russia as international leaders discuss potential peace negotiations with Moscow.
- European leaders will join Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, signaling solidarity with Ukraineon August 17, 2025 at 4:34 pm
European leaders including France’s Macron, UK’s Starmer and EU’s von der Leyen join Zelenskyy for crucial Washington meeting with Trump amid Russia’s ongoing war.
- Pence says Trump needs to bring the ‘hammer’ down on Putin with immediate new sanctionson August 17, 2025 at 4:33 pm
Mike Pence calls for Donald Trump to demand secondary sanctions on Russia after Alaska summit shifts focus from Ukraine ceasefire to broader peace deal.