Russia and Ukraine to talk about peace but are still far apartNew Foto - Russia and Ukraine to talk about peace but are still far apart

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Tom Balmforth ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Russian and Ukrainian officials are due to sit down on Monday in the Turkish city of Istanbul for their second round of direct peace talks since 2022, but the two sides are still far apart on how to end the war and the fighting is stepping up. U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded Russia and Ukraine make peace, but so far they have not and the White House has repeatedly warned the United States will "walk away" from the war if the two sides are too stubborn to reach a peace deal. The first round of talks on May 16 yielded the biggest prisoner swap of the war but no sign of peace - or even a ceasefire as both sides merely set out their own opening negotiating positions. After keeping the world guessing on whether Ukraine would even turn up for the second round, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Defence Minister Rustem Umerov would meet with Russian officials in Istanbul. The Russian delegation will be headed by Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky, who after the first round invoked French general and statesman Napoleon Bonaparte to assert that war and negotiations should always be conducted at the same time. On Sunday, Ukraine launched one of its most ambitious attacks of the war, targeting Russian nuclear-capable long-range bombers in Siberia and other military bases, while the Kremlin launched 472 drones at Ukraine, Ukraine's air force said, the highest nightly total of the war. The idea of direct talks was first proposed by President Vladimir Putin after Ukraine and European powers demanded that he agree to a ceasefire which the Kremlin dismissed. Putin said Russia would draft a memorandum setting out the broad contours of a possible peace accord and only then discuss a ceasefire. Kyiv said over the weekend it was still waiting for draft memorandum from the Russian side. Medinsky, the lead Kremlin negotiator, said on Sunday that Moscow had received a Ukraine's draft memorandum and told Russia's RIA news agency the Kremlin would react to it on Monday. According to Trump envoy Keith Kellogg, the two sides will in Turkey present their respective documents outlining their ideas for peace terms, though it is clear that after three years of war Moscow and Kyiv remain far apart. Kellogg has indicated that the U.S. will be involved in the talks and that even representatives from Britain, France and Germany will be too, though it was not clear at what level the United States would be represented. Ukraine's delegation will also include its deputy foreign minister, as well as several military and intelligence officials, according to an executive order by Zelenskiy on Sunday. In June last year, Putin set out his opening terms for an immediate end to the war: Ukraine must drop its NATO ambitions and withdraw all of its troops from the entirety of the territory of four Ukrainian regions claimed and mostly controlled by Russia. Ukrainian negotiators in Istanbul will present to the Russian side a proposed roadmap for reaching a lasting peace settlement, according to a copy of the document seen by Reuters. According to the document, there will be no restrictions on Ukraine's military strength after a peace deal is struck, no international recognition of Russian sovereignty over parts of Ukraine taken by Moscow's forces, and reparations for Ukraine. The document also stated that the current location of the front line will be the starting point for negotiations about territory. Russia currently controls a little under one fifth of Ukraine, or about 113,100 square km, about the same size as the U.S. state of Ohio. Putin ordered tens of thousands of troops to invade Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of fighting in eastern Ukraine between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops. The United States says over 1.2 million people have been killed and injured in the war since 2022. Trump has called Putin "crazy" and berated Zelenskiy in public in the Oval Office, but the U.S. president has also said that he thinks peace is achievable and that if Putin delays then he could impose tough sanctions on Russia. (Writing by Guy Faulconbridge; Additional reporting by Lidia Kelly; Editing by Jane Merriman and Lincoln Feast.)

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June 01, 2025

Russia and Ukraine to talk about peace but are still far apart

Russia and Ukraine to talk about peace but are still far apart By Vladimir Soldatkin and Tom Balmforth ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Russian and Ukrai...
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Boulder attack updates: 6 injured in 'act of terror' with 'makeshift flamethrower'New Foto - Boulder attack updates: 6 injured in 'act of terror' with 'makeshift flamethrower'

A suspect carried out an "act of terrorism" on a pedestrian mall in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon, using what police are describing as a "makeshift flamethrower" against a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators. Six people were hospitalized with burns, including one who was seriously injured. The victims' ages ranged from 67 to 88, and they were all taken to local hospitals, police said. The suspect, identified by the FBI as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, was allegedly heard yelling "Free Palestine" while using a "makeshift flamethrower" and throwing an incendiary device at the crowd, according to Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek. Soliman was taken into custody without incident and transferred to a hospital where he was examined, police said. MORE: 2 Israeli Embassy staffers killed in 'act of terror' in Washington, DC FBI Director Kash Patel said officials were investigating the incident as a "targeted terror attack." The FBI believes the attack was "ideologically motivated violence," according to "early information, the evidence and witness accounts," Deputy Director Dan Bongino added. The attack in Boulder comes at a time of heightened violence, including high-profile incidents against the Jewish community. The pro-Israel demonstration was a Run for Their Lives walk, aiming to raise awareness about the remaining hostages in Gaza. The organization hosts global run and walk events, "calling for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas," according to its website. Leo Terrell, head of the antisemitism task force at the Justice Department, said that an "incendiary device" was thrown at participants in the walk. "This was not an isolated incident," Terrell continued. "This antisemitic terrorist attack is part of a horrific and escalating wave of violence targeting Jews and their supporters simply for being Jewish or standing up for Jewish lives," he said. The attack happened on the eve of a Jewish holiday, Shavuot, "making it all the more chilling and cruel," Terrell said. A spokesperson for the organization, Miri Kornfeld, said in a statement to ABC News said a man who was leading the walk described the scene as "the floor burning beneath them." MORE: University presidents, Republican lawmakers spar over alleged antisemitism on campuses All upcoming Run for Their Lives events have been canceled until further notice, said, who was not at the walk in Boulder. President Donald Trump has been briefed on the "targeted terror attack," a senior White House official told ABC News. "Hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable. While details emerge, the state works with local and federal law enforcement to support this investigation," Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wrote on X, describing the incident as a "heinous act of terror." Boulder Police, while calling the attack a "tragedy" and "unacceptable," initially stopped short of calling the incident terrorism and did not want to speculate on the suspect's move, according to Chief Stephen Redfearn. The incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of 13th Street and Pearl Street. Police responded to reports of a man with a weapon and that people were being set on fire. When they arrived, there were multiple victims at the scene with injuries consistent with burns, police said. Police said four of the victims were taken to Boulder Community Hospital and two others were airlifted to a burn unit in Aurora. Apart from the victim with serious injuries, the others were believed to be more minor, Redfearn said. Last month, two Israeli Embassy staffers wereshot and killedin Washington, D.C. in what was labeled as an "act of terror." The shooting sparked outrage and has been condemned as an "unspeakable" act of antisemitism after officials said the suspect, who is in custody, shouted "free, free Palestine" following the shooting. MORE: Arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence was 'domestic terrorism': Fire chief In April, the residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, wastargeted by an arsonistwho allegedly made two Molotov cocktails from Heineken bottles he had at home and threw them inside the governor's mansion after breaking a window with a hammer, according to court documents. The attack happened after the governor had posted about celebrating Passover with his family. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Boulder attack updates: 6 injured in 'act of terror' with 'makeshift flamethrower'originally appeared onabcnews.go.com

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June 01, 2025

Boulder attack updates: 6 injured in 'act of terror' with 'makeshift flamethrower'

Boulder attack updates: 6 injured in 'act of terror' with 'makeshift flamethrower' A suspect carried out an "act of ter...
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Kyle Pitts landing spots: Chargers, Titans best fits if Falcons trade TENew Foto - Kyle Pitts landing spots: Chargers, Titans best fits if Falcons trade TE

Kyle Pittsis entering the final year of his rookie contract with theAtlanta Falcons. Will the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft remain in Atlanta for the entirety of the 2025 NFL season? Multiple teamshave reached out to theFalconsabout the possibility of trading for Pitts, perFox Sports' Jordan Schultz. Atlanta would prefer to keep Pitts but would consider moving the 24-year-old for a Day 2 pick. Pitts' production hasn't quite lived up to his top-five status. He recorded a 1,000-yard season as a rookie but hasn't eclipsed 667 yards in three seasons since. He has just 10 career receiving touchdowns, though he logged a career-high four in 2024, a season during which he logged 47 catches for 602 yards and graded asPro Football Focus' 44th tight end among 74 qualifiers. Given Pitts' youth – he won't turn 25 until October – and with his hyper-athletic 6-6 frame, several teams around the NFL could consider bringing the Florida product into the fold in hopes of tapping into his potential. Here's a look at the top landing spots if Atlanta decides to move Pitts. Justin Herbertloves throwing to his tight ends, as 23% of theChargers' 491 total targets last season went to players at the position. The Chargers have a couple of solid, veteran tight ends on the roster inWill DisslyandTyler Conklin, but they could use a higher-ceiling player like Pitts to add upside to the room. Cam Wardthrived throwing toElijah Arroyo– a 6-5, mismatch weapon – during his lone season at Miami. TheTitanshave similarly sized threats inJosh Whyle(6-6) and rookieGunnar Helm(6-5) on the roster, but Pitts is more athletic than the duo of recent mid-round picks. It's also worth noting new general manager Mike Borgonzi was not a part of the front office that selected Whyle or current starterChig Okonkwo(6-3, 238 pounds). That could lead Tennessee to search for a veteran upgrade as it looks to support Ward during his rookie season. ThePatriotsare building aroundDrake Mayebut don't have many proven weapons at the position. One way to mitigate those issues would be to run a lot of two-tight-end sets, something new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has done successfully throughout his career. Pairing Pitts withHunter Henrywould give New England a dynamic tight end duo. The Patriots still have a league-high $67.3 million in cap space, perOverTheCap.com, so they could afford to absorb Pitts' deal and sign him to an extension. STEFON DIGGS:Mike Vrabel says Patriots 'aware of' boat video Here's another AFC East option for Pitts. ThePittsburgh Steelersreportedlyhad trade discussionswith the Dolphins surrounding veteran tight endJonnu Smith. If Miami moves Smith, that would leavePharaoh BrownandJulian Hillas the team's top options at the position. Pitts would provide a suitable replacement for Smith and would add much-needed size to a receiving corps that features the smaller-stature duo ofTyreek HillandJaylen Waddle. Sean Payton is always looking for players to operate in the "Joker" position on his offense. The role is designated for hybrid players who can create mismatches across the defense by lining up in various formations. TheBroncosalready acquired one "Joker" in the offseason by signing tight endEvan Engram. Why not make it two by adding Pitts? It's easy to imagine him unlocking his full potential given how Payton was able to develop Jimmy Graham – perhaps Payton's most notable "Joker" – into an All-Pro talent. The Eagles were able to keepDallas Goedertfor the 2025 NFL season despite rumors he could be traded. That said, he is set to turn 31 in January and will be a free agent following the season. Pitts' contract will expire after the season as well, but Howie Roseman could still target younger tight end as a potential successor for Goedert. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Kyle Pitts best fits: Chargers, Titans top landing spots

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June 01, 2025

Kyle Pitts landing spots: Chargers, Titans best fits if Falcons trade TE

Kyle Pitts landing spots: Chargers, Titans best fits if Falcons trade TE Kyle Pittsis entering the final year of his rookie contract with th...
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Story knocks in 3 runs and Crochet strikes out 12 in 7 innings to lead Red Sox past Braves 3-1New Foto - Story knocks in 3 runs and Crochet strikes out 12 in 7 innings to lead Red Sox past Braves 3-1

ATLANTA (AP) — Trevor Story had a three-run double in the first inning and Garrett Crochet struck out 12 in seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Story went 2 for 3 and just missed a grand slam in the first when he hit a 1-0 pitch from Bryce Elder 413 feet off the top of the wall in center, driving in Boston's only runs. Story had a big series in Atlanta, hitting a go-ahead two-run homerin a 5-1 Red Sox winFriday. Crochet (5-4) has pitched at least five innings in all 13 of his starts this season with eight quality outings. The 25-year-old left-hander has a streak of 13 outings with at least five innings pitched. That surpasses his career-best run of 12 straight from April 29, 2024 to June 30, 2024. Crochet is tied with Washington's MacKenzie Gore for the major league lead with 101 strikeouts this season. Aroldis Chapman earned his ninth save for the Red Sox. Marcell Ozuna accounted for Atlanta's only run with a solo homer, his 10th of the season, in the bottom of the first. Elder (2-3) allowed six hits and three earned runs, with four strikeouts and three walks in 5 1/3 innings. Key moment The Braves threatened in the bottom of the fourth when Matt Olson hit a leadoff double and moved to third on Ozzie Albies' single with no outs. Crochet then retired the next three batters in order, shutting down the threat. Key stat Crochet became the first pitcher to have 12 or more strikeouts in a game against Atlanta since Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler struck out 12 on May 7, 2023. Up next The Braves are off on Monday and are scheduled to throw RHP Spencer Strider (0-3, 4.50 ERA) against Arizona RHP Zac Gallen (3-7, 5.54) in their series opener on Tuesday. The Red Sox plan to throw RHP Brayan Bello (2-1, 3.83 ERA) against LHP Yusei Kikuchi (1-5, 3.06) and the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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June 01, 2025

Story knocks in 3 runs and Crochet strikes out 12 in 7 innings to lead Red Sox past Braves 3-1

Story knocks in 3 runs and Crochet strikes out 12 in 7 innings to lead Red Sox past Braves 3-1 ATLANTA (AP) — Trevor Story had a three-run d...
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'It's completely unsustainable': Republican lawmaker doubles down, knocks Trump tax billNew Foto - 'It's completely unsustainable': Republican lawmaker doubles down, knocks Trump tax bill

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, is doubling downon his concernsabout a bill that would make sweeping changes to taxes,Medicaid,food stampsand more after it was passed last month in the Republican-led House at the urging of PresidentDonald Trump. The more-than-1,000-page bill narrowly cleared the lower chamber on May 22. Now, it faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where some conservatives have raised concerns about the legislation's cost. "It's completely unsustainable," Johnson said in an interview on Fox's "Sunday Morning Futures." The bill is expected to add somewherearound $3 trillionto the deficit over the next 10 years and swell the federal government's debt. Still, the legislation would enact Trump'smajor campaign promiseslike eliminating taxes on workers' tips and overtime. It's likely to be one of the most significant pieces of legislation that will be passed during his second term in the Oval Office. Bartiromo on June 1 pressed Johnson on whether he was prepared to "blow up President Trump's agenda." "I want to see him succeed," Johnson said in response. "But again, my loyalty is to the American people, to my kids and grandkids. We cannot continue to mortgage their future." Johnson has repeatedly called for the federal government to return to pre-pandemic levels of spending and said he was disappointed the House bill didn't go further in reducing the government's debt. Asked what the solution is, Johnson told Fox, "DOGE showed us how to do it. Contract by contract, line by line." Trump's billionaire former adviserElon Muskrecentlyended his tenureleading the Department of Government Efficiency. While the department has played a major role cutting into the federal bureaucracy, a longtime priority for the president, it hasn't come up with the bulk of the $2 trillion savings Musk hadpromised to deliverwhile on the campaign trail. Musk saidin a May 27 interview with CBS he was "disappointed" by the Trump-led tax bill. "I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don't know if it can be both. My personal opinion," Musk said. Johnson's comments to Fox echo what he said a week earlier in an interview with CNN. The Wisconsin senator told anchor Jake Tapper he believed there were enough Senate Republicans who opposed the bill to hold up any potential vote. "I think we have enough to stop the process until the president gets serious about the spending reduction and reducing the deficit," Johnson said May 25. Contributing: Riley Beggin This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:GOP senator bashes Trump tax bill: 'Completely unsustainable'

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June 01, 2025

'It's completely unsustainable': Republican lawmaker doubles down, knocks Trump tax bill

'It's completely unsustainable': Republican lawmaker doubles down, knocks Trump tax bill Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, is doubl...
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Donald Trump shares false social media post saying Joe Biden was 'executed in 2020'New Foto - Donald Trump shares false social media post saying Joe Biden was 'executed in 2020'

PresidentDonald Trumpreshared a post falsely saying former PresidentJoe Bidenwas "executed in 2020," among other incorrect allegations. The false claims, made by another user on Truth Social and reposted by Trump on May 31, also included that "clones doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities" have since substituted for the ex-commander-in-chief. Biden was not executed, and he is still alive today. He served four years in the White House from 2021 to 2025. He sought a second term as president beforeending his campaign last summerfollowing a bombshell debate against Trump. In May, Biden shared he wasdiagnosedwith prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. The former president has said he's "optimistic" about a treatment plan for the disease. "The expectation is we're going to be able to beat this," Biden told reporters at anevent in his home state of Delaware. Biden has also not been cloned, as the original Truth Social post suggested. USA TODAY has reached out to the White House for more information about Trump's repost. The president's comments come after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called for formerfirst lady Jill Bidento speak up about her husband's alleged mental decline, saying she conspired to keep her husband's health from the American people. Trump has also previously targeted prior presidents with false theories. For years leading up to his first White House term, Trump promoted baseless claims thatformer President Barack Obamawas born outside the United States. The 45th and now 47th presidentpublicly admittedfor the first time that Obama was born in America two months before the 2016 election, in which he defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Contributing: Sarah D. Wire This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Donald Trump boosts false claim that Joe Biden was 'executed in 2020'

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June 01, 2025

Donald Trump shares false social media post saying Joe Biden was 'executed in 2020'

Donald Trump shares false social media post saying Joe Biden was 'executed in 2020' PresidentDonald Trumpreshared a post falsely say...
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Man United agrees deal to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from WolvesNew Foto - Man United agrees deal to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — ⁠Manchester United agreed a deal to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton on Sunday as coach Ruben Amorim quickly began a summer rebuild following the club'sworst ever Premier League season. United will pay a reported 62.5 million pounds ($84 million), with Cunha agreeing a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. The deal will be officially completed when he returns from international duty with Brazil. Wolves confirmed it received a club record fee for Cunha, who scored 33 goals in 92 appearances over 2 1/2 years. United could do with some of that firepower after a season of struggle in attack, with strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee scoring just 18 goals between them in all competitions. Cunha managed 17 alone for Wolves last term to help it avoid relegation and secure an eighth straight season in the top flight. United finished just one place above Wolves in the standings in 15th - its worst position since the Premier League began in 1992. United also had its most losses in a Premier League season and recorded its lowest points total. Comings and goings Cunha is the first signing in what is likely to be a summer of comings and goings at Old Trafford as Amorim attempts to turn the club's fortunes around. The joint record 20-time English champion has gone 12 years without the title since last winning it in former manager Alex Ferguson's final season in 2013. It will be without European soccer next season after finishing in the bottom half of the table without winning a trophy. Defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League finallast month ended United's last chance of securing a place in the Champions League. United lost 1-0 despite dominating long periods of the final in a game that underlined its problems in front of goal. Only relegated trio Southampton, Ipswich and Leicester - as well as Everton - scored fewer than United's 44 goals in the league last season. Amorim, who has described his United team as possiblythe worst team in the club's history, is expected to bring in number of players in the offseason, but his funds will be limited by the failure to secure Champions League qualification. ___ AP soccer:https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

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June 01, 2025

Man United agrees deal to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves

Man United agrees deal to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves MANCHESTER, England (AP) — ⁠Manchester United agreed a deal to sign ...
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