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Trump and Putin phone call on Ukraine

We have the latest on the phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

Presidents Trump and Putin have been speaking directly on the phone, with US efforts to get Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine expected to dominate the conversation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will take control of the entire Gaza Strip to prevent Hamas from looting aid. His comment came after Israel said it would allow a limited amount of food into Gaza. We speak to aid workers.

The UK and the European Union have announced a series of deals to improve post-Brexit relations. We find out what's been agreed.

will build a new high-security prison in its overseas territory of French Guiana to house drug traffickers and radical Islamists, the country's justice minister announced during a visit to the territory. Our newsroom reporter explains.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with senior officials to discuss the peace talks with Ukraine in Moscow, Russia May 14, 2025. Credit: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS)

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