Top 10 world news: EU Summit on Ukraine underway in UK; Gaza ceasefire updates, and more

Top 10 world news: EU Summit on Ukraine underway in UK; Gaza ceasefire updates, and more

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that this is a "once-in-a-generation moment" for the security of Europe as he hosts a crucial defence summit in London on Sunday (Mar 1).

In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is "fully coordinated" with US President Donald Trump and his staff on the proposal to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that “Putin is interested in continuation and return of the war”.

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 UK PM Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Photograph: (AFP)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday (March 1) warned that this is a "once-in-a-generation moment" for the security of Europe, adding that getting a good outcome for Ukraine is vital. 

 US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  Photograph: (PTI/Wion Web Team )

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (March 1) that Israel is "fully coordinated" with US President Donald Trump and his staff on the proposal to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire for another 50 days. 

 In this handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on March 2, 2025, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) attends a meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) in London, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photograph: (AFP)

Following his meeting with the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the European leaders’ summit in London on Sunday (Mar 2), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that “Putin is interested in continuation and return of the war”.

 Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky  Photograph: (Reuters)

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to X, mocking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his spat at the White House with US President Donald Trump. 

 US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Photograph: (AFP)

Haltbakk Bunkers, one of the largest Norwegian oil and shipping companies, has announced to cut off all fuel supply for US Navy vessels in a move to express solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his fiery argument with US President Donald Trump. 

 Israel announces suspension of aid into Gaza  Photograph: (AFP)

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Sunday (Mar 2) called the warnings of famine risk in Gaza "a lie" following suspension of supply entries into Gaza by Israel. 

 US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2025.  Photograph: (AFP)

Hours before the historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Feb 28), Republican Senator Lindsey Graham had warned the Ukrainian president “not to take the bait” and encouraged him not to get into an argument.

 Rasmus Jarlov, chair of the Danish parliament Folketing’s defence committee and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Photograph: (X/Reuters)

Denmark's defence committee's chair on Sunday (March 1) said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would "run naked through New York City if that will get him security guarantees and save his country. 

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The biggest night in the world of cinema is here! The 97th Academy Awards will begin in a few hours, honoring the best of the best cinematic work released in 2024. 

 Indian players celebrate a wicket Photograph: (AFP)

The last group stage fixture of Champions Trophy 2025 is being played in Dubai on Sunday (Mar 2). Both India and New Zealand are at four points each from their two wins so far. The winner of today's match will decide who finishes on top of Group A in the semi-final match-ups as well.

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