Think Nixon-Brezhnev in Moscow in 1972 when they signed a landmark arms treaty. Think Reagan-Gorbachev in Geneva and Reykjavik and others, which ended in limiting short and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. All these summits required huge planning and detailed preparation. Follow latest updates from Ukraine war Donald Trump's summits are different, at least this one is. Hurriedly arranged and without much idea about what will emerge. The US president is on record as saying there is a 25% chance it won't be a success. The circumstances are very different. This time, it is about Vladimir Putin's invasion of a sovereign country and how to bring the fighting to an end. The fear is that Trump will once again give Putin the benefit of the doubt. I was in Helsinki in 2018 when there were sharp intakes of breath as Trump literally sided with the Russian president over his own intelligence chiefs. Not privately, but in the news conference that followed. It was all about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Read more:What could Ukraine be asked to give up?What to expect from pivotal Ukraine summit Trump said: "My people came to me and they all said they think it's Russia. I have President Putin here and he says it wasn't Russia and I have to say this, I don't see any reason why it would be." It was a pretty bad look, an American president undermining the work of the country's intelligence agencies. Former Trump foreign policy advisor Fiona Hill remembers it well. She was there and was horrified. She said afterwards that it literally crossed her mind to fake some kind of medical emergency to bring the whole thing to an end. Here in Alaska, the plan is, once again, for Trump and Putin to have talks alone, other than translators. Their negotiating teams will eventually join them but Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are desperately worried that Trump will be outmanoeuvred. The experienced, ruthless ex-KGB man is nothing if not a survivor and his aim is to buy time and continue the war. This time, Trump has European leaders in his ear like never before. Will he listen and, more importantly, will he surprise us all?

He describes the anniversary as a reminder that "war's true cost extends beyond battlefields, touching every aspect of life - a tragedy all-too vividly demonstrated by conflicts around the world today". In a powerful audio recording to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in the Far East, he warns of the importance of never forgetting the "service and sacrifice of the wartime generation and what it shows us about the ongoing need for international cooperation". King Charles says: "Those heroes of VJ Day gave us more than freedom; they left us the example of how it can and must be protected. "Countries and communities that had never before fought together learned to coordinate their efforts across vast distances, faiths and cultural divides. "Together they proved that, in times of war and in times of peace, the greatest weapons of all are not the arms you bear, but the arms you link. "That remains a vital lesson for our times". The message, which was recorded in the Morning Room at Clarence House earlier this month, echoes the address to the nation made by his grandfather, King George VI, at the end of the war in 1945. It also mirrors sentiments King Charles made in his speech to mark the anniversary of VE Day back in May and can be seen as indicative of his concerns about current world events and conflicts. He goes on to say, "We recall, too, the prisoners of war who endured years of brutal captivity: the starvation, disease and cruelty that tested the very limits of human endurance. "Innocent civilian populations of occupied territories faced grievous hardships, too. "Their experience reminds us that war's true cost extends beyond battlefields, touching every aspect of life - a tragedy all-too vividly demonstrated by conflicts around the world today." In July, King Charles welcomed President Zelenskyy to Windsor Castle for an audience, after showing support for Ukraine since the war began. In December, the King attended a reception for charity workers who have been operating in the Middle East to thank them for their efforts. Read more from Sky News:British veteran had 'front-row seat' for moment WW2 finally endedSurvivors' relatives pledge to make Nagasaki last ever atomic bomb siteThe chilling document that traces nuclear weapons back to Britain Ahead of Donald Trump's arrival for a state visit to the UK in September, the King specifically praises the USA but combined with a more personal reflection. "While that final victory in the Pacific was achieved under the strategic command of our steadfast American allies," he says, "the war in South East Asia had reached its climax under the leadership of my great uncle, Lord Mountbatten, from whom I learned so much about the particular horrors and heroism witnessed in those furthest fields of combat." He does not specifically mention Japan, which, on 15 August 1945, surrendered to Allied Forces. As King Charles acknowledges, "the forces on the ground sometimes considered themselves 'the Forgotten Army'". With Victory in Europe (VE Day) declared in May 1945, some have felt that historically, VJ Day has been overlooked, undervaluing the sacrifices of those who continued to fight on for another three months. The monarch ends his message: "Let us, above all, remember the epitaph in the Commonwealth War Graves cemetery on the battlefield of Kohima: 'When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today'." The King and Queen Camilla will also publicly mark the anniversary and meet veterans, as they did for VE Day, by attending the National Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The service, run in partnership with the Royal British Legion, will be attended by Burma Star recipients, a veteran of the British Indian Army and those involved in the Battles of Kohima and Imphal, as well as Prisoners of War. A two-minute national silence will be held at midday.

Alessandro Croce, 30, from Teramo in central Italy, died after collapsing at his hotel on 9 August. He was reportedly getting ready to attend the event at Murrayfield Stadium when he suddenly took ill. His friends tried to resuscitate him as they waited for the emergency services to arrive. Paramedics also tried to save him, but all efforts were unsuccessful. Initial reports indicated Mr Croce suffered a cardiac arrest, Sky News Italia said. Tributes poured in for the dentist and amateur basketball player. Mayor of Teramo Gianguido D'Alberto said in a statement on social media that "our city is profoundly shaken by the passing of Alessandro Croce". He sent his condolences to the 30-year-old's family, including his parents and his sister, Giulia. Basketball Teramo said they were "literally devastated" and their community felt "deep pain" at the "sudden and premature" passing of their player. "Alessandro was not only a pillar of our team, but an integral part of our history and of the heart of our association," a statement on social media reads. "His memory and smile will remain forever alive in every match."

A new campaign will explain how hair transplants and dental treatments can go wrong overseas, so Britons can make "more informed choices before they go under the knife". Videos featuring well-known medical influencers such as Midwife Marley and Doc Tally are planned, with clips urging patients to speak to British doctors first. Other top tips include avoiding package holidays that include procedures, checking a surgeon's credentials and how their clinic is regulated, and understanding aftercare. These influencers have tens of thousands of followers, and may manage to reach those who are less likely to see government warnings in newspapers and on TV. It forms part of wider efforts to crack down on "cowboy" cosmetic procedures, amid warnings that medical complications can be life-changing or even fatal. Last month, Sky's Katie Barnfield spoke to one woman who was left unable to swallow after developing botulism that was linked to an unlicenced anti-wrinkle injection. The disease is so rare that many doctors have never seen it in their entire careers - with slurred speech and breathing problems among the common symptoms. Meanwhile, one woman nearly died after contracting sepsis from a liquid Brazilian butt lift procedure carried out by a non-medical practitioner here in the UK. At one point, Louise Taylor was told that her leg may need to be amputated to save her life. Read more UK news:Cost of weight loss drug could surge by 170%Oasis fan dies in hotel room - hours before gig The government hopes teaming up with TikTok stars - and campaigns like it - will tackle medical tourism and ensure the NHS isn't footing the bill when things go wrong. Health minister Karin Smyth said: "Too many people are being left with life-altering injuries after going abroad for medical procedures, without access to proper advice or safeguards. "Often drawn in by deals too good to be true and promoted by influencers - some of whom have never been to the practice in question." Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said travelling overseas for treatment must not be done lightly, adding: "Informed choices today can help avoid serious complications tomorrow."

Palestinians and rights groups said the settlement would effectively cut the West Bank into two separate parts and rob them of any chance to build a Palestinian state. This comes as several countries, including the UK, said they would recognise a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel meets several conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. "This reality finally buries the idea of a Palestinian state, because there is nothing to recognise and no one to recognise," finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said as he announced the construction plans. "Anyone in the world who tries today to recognise a Palestinian state will receive an answer from us on the ground." The settlement is planned to be built in E1, an open tract of land east of Jerusalem, and includes around 3,500 apartments to expand the existing settlement of Maale Adumim, Mr Smotrich said. E1 has been eyed for Israeli development for more than two decades, but plans were halted due to pressure from the US during previous administrations. Read more:Inside the conflict forcing Palestinians from their homesThe city where what was law now has no place in reality Now-US President Donald Trump and the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, were praised on Thursday by Mr Smotrich as "true friends of Israel as we have never had before". Mr Smotrich, himself a Jewish settler, told Sky News' international correspondent Diana Magnay that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Trump had agreed to the revival of the E1 scheme. There was no confirmation of this claim from either leader. The E1 plan has not yet received its final approval, which is expected next week. Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the UK strongly opposes the plan, calling it a "flagrant breach of international law and must be stopped now". Construction of homes 'within a year' Peace Now, which tracks settlement activity in the West Bank, said some bureaucratic steps remain before construction could begin, including the approval of Israel's high planning council. But if the process moves quickly, infrastructure work could start in the next few months, with the construction of homes to follow in about a year. "The E1 plan is deadly for the future of Israel and for any chance of achieving a peaceful two-state solution. We are standing at the edge of an abyss, and the government is driving us forward at full speed," Peace Now said in a statement. It added that the plan was "guaranteeing many more years of bloodshed". Mr Smotrich was also criticised by an Israeli rights group established by former Israel Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers, who accused the far-right politician of encouraging West Bank settlement activity while the world's attention was on the Gaza war. As well as official, government-approved settlements, there are also Israeli outposts, which are established without government approval and are considered illegal by Israeli authorities. But reports suggest the government often turns a blind eye to their creation. In May, Mr Netanyahu's government approved 22 new settlements, including the legalisation of outposts that had previously been built without authorisation. Since the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023 and Israel's subsequent military bombardment of Gaza, more than 100 Israeli outposts have been established, according to Peace Now. Settler violence against Palestinians has also increased, according to the UN, with an average of 118 incidents each month - up from 108 in 2023, which was already a record year. Plans criticised as 'extension of genocide' The Palestinian foreign ministry called the settlement plan an extension of the crimes of genocide, displacement and annexation. Israel has long disputed accusations of genocide and rights abuses, saying it is acting in self-defence. Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the Palestinian president's spokesperson, called on the US to pressure Israel to stop the building of settlements. Hamas said the plan was part of Israel's "colonial, extremist" policies and called on Palestinians to confront it. Qatar, which has been acting as a mediator between Hamas and Israel in a bid to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, said the move was a flagrant violation of international law. "The EU rejects any territorial change that is not part of a political agreement between involved parties. So annexation of territory is illegal under international law," European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said. Today, an estimated 700,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. There is also a growing movement of Israelis wanting to build settlements in Gaza. Settlers make up around 5% of Israel's population and 15% of the West Bank's population, according to data from Peace Now. Settlements are illegal under international law and have been condemned by the UN. They are, however, authorised by the Israeli government. According to the Israel Policy Forum, the settlement programme is intended to protect Israel's security, with settlers acting as the first line of defence "against an invasion". Mr Smotrich's settlement announcement comes after the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Mr Smotrich and his fellow far-right cabinet member, Itamar Ben-Gvir, for "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian civilians" in the West Bank. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said in June that the ministers had been "encouraging egregious abuses of human rights" for "months". Last year, Mr Smotrich, whose National Religious Party largely draws its support from settlers, ordered preparations for the annexation of the West Bank. His popularity has fallen in recent months, with polls showing that his party would not win a single seat in parliament in elections were held today.

Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSEA) is a form of child abuse, described by police as a "critical threat" to women and girls. It includes crimes such as grooming, and can involve both physical contact, such as rape, or non-physical - like forcing children to look at sexual images. Sky News has been shown an internal Home Office document presented to various stakeholders in the sector. It's titled "Scope of the Strategy... Our draft definition of VAWG", and says that while it recognises "links" between VAWG and child sexual exploitation, it is not "explicitly within the scope of the strategy". "VAWG is Violence Against Women and Girls. If you take child sexual abuse out of it, where are the girls?" Poppy Eyre told Sky News. Poppy was sexually abused and raped by her grandfather when she was four. It wasn't until she was 11, after a PHSE lesson on abuse at school, that she understood the enormity of what had happened. "I remember very vividly when the police came round and told me… this is what we're charging him with," said Poppy. "We're charging him with sexual abuse and rape. And I remember being like, I had no idea that's what it was, but I know that's really bad." Poppy's grandfather was convicted and died in prison. She questions how authorities would police crime if child sexual abuse is excluded from an umbrella strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. "Are they holding child sexual abuse at the same level of importance as they are with violence against women? You'd hope so, but potentially not, because it doesn't need to be in the figures", she said. The government has pledged to halve VAWG within a decade, by 2035. "If the government are measuring themselves against halving violence against women and girls - if they're not looking at the scale of child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation within that - that will mean we are failing many young victims of abuse," said Andrea Simon, director of campaign group End Violence Against Women. The Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse, which is funded by the Home Office, estimates 500,000 children in England and Wales are sexually abused every year. 'Danger' of having separate plan Rape Crisis told Sky News that "for any strategy to be effective" it "must include all forms of gender-based violence against all women and girls", suggesting there is a "danger" in having a separate plan for child sexual abuse. Its chief executive, Ciara Bergman, said it could create a "problematic and potentially very unhelpful" distinction between victims of domestic abuse, expected to be covered by the strategy, and child sexual abuse. "Some perpetrators of domestic abuse also sexually abuse their children," she told Sky News. The government insists the strategy will include action to tackle child sexual abuse, but says it also plans to create a distinctive programme to address its specific crimes. "Sexual abuse is violence against a child," said Poppy's mother, Miranda Eyre, who now works as a counsellor specialising in trauma. "It is violence against girls… and you can't separate it out," she said. "I'm speechless to be honest… it does make me quite angry." Read more from Sky News:Family hail inquest into death of boy sent home from A&EFourteen injured after kids' rollercoaster 'derails' A Home Office spokesperson told Sky News it is "working tirelessly to tackle the scourges of violence against women and girls and child sexual abuse". "These issues are complex and run deep within the fabric of society," they added. "The government wholly recognises that they overlap. But it also recognises that concerted action is needed to tackle child sexual abuse which is why we have set out a range of actions... and why we are launching a national inquiry into grooming gangs."

It was hunted by Mike Dunleavy himself on a trip to an island in the Bering Sea, the narrow strait of water which separates the US from Russia, where Vladimir Putin's plane will cross into American airspace before his first foray onto US soil in almost a decade. The governor, the state's most senior politician, proudly tells me that there is another trophy from his hunting trips on show in the nearby airport, a large brown bear hide, encased in glass. Follow latest updates from Ukraine war Alaska is a vast wilderness which is sparsely populated. But the quiet is being pierced now by a cacophony of questions over this summit. Why was Putin invited here? What does he want? What's he willing to concede? And is Donald Trump about to walk into his trap? The summit will take place on a military base on the outskirts of Anchorage, Alaska's biggest city. It was thrown together at short notice so there were few venue options available, given the security that is required. Even so, many of the visiting journalists and support staff for politicians are staying in Airbnbs because there are not enough hotel rooms available for everyone. There is the sense that this is a momentous occasion. The last time Putin met a US president was in 2021, when he exchanged starkly differing views with Joe Biden in Geneva. But that was before his invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He's been a pariah ever since, wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes, including the abduction of Ukrainian children. With this invite, Trump is bringing him back in from the cold. I ask Governor Dunleavy whether Putin is being rewarded for his invasion of a sovereign nation. "I don't think so," he replies, "I think this is an opportunity for the president to sit down face to face [with Putin]. "And the president is going to ascertain really quickly in a face-to-face meeting whether he's serious or not for peace. It's difficult to solve these wars unless you have a discussion with the participants." In a green, timber-framed house around the corner, Meg Leonard - a one-time Republican who describes herself as a "never Trumper" - has a different view. On a tree in her front garden, the Ukrainian flag hangs. She bought it after watching Zelenskyy's disastrous meeting with Trump in the Oval Office in February on TV. Read more:What could Ukraine be asked to give up?What to expect from pivotal Ukraine summitUkrainians are appalled at Trump's naive and cack-handed diplomacy Zelenskyy was mocked for not wearing a suit and told by Trump he "didn't hold the cards" in the situation. "I think he was denigrating the president of Ukraine and that is not good," she says. "Right after that, I ordered the flag and hung it up because I support Ukraine. Putin should not be allowed to take land that is not his. "I think Donald Trump thinks he's a strongman and that Putin should capitulate to him. "I don't think Putin has any intention of doing that." Meg says she is appalled that this meeting is taking place one-on-one, without Ukraine's president. Trump has said that Vlodymyr Zelenskyy will be invited to any follow-up meeting. "Trump should not be making decisions for Ukraine," Meg says, "Zelenskyy should at least have a voice in what is being decided. It is his country and his people. "Putin's going to be five miles from here. He's not welcome by me. He is an international criminal; he should be arrested. He is killing women and children, and people in hospitals." But you don't have to go far in Alaska to find a contrasting view. In Whittier, a port town mostly home to fishermen, boat operators and tourists, wildlife photographer Tim Colley from New York thinks Trump is an underestimated dealmaker. He's not concerned about Zelenskyy's absence from the summit. "I think Trump truly wants peace," Tim says, "At some point in time, you've got to decide how many more people need to die. Does Zelenskyy want to just keep throwing people into the fire? "I think these two guys [Trump and Putin] have probably the ultimate egos in the world. I'm not sure Zelenskyy's got the self-control to tread lightly on those egos." There is a symbolism to this meeting taking place in Alaska. The US bought the state from Russia in 1867. It's an example of how territories can be traded. Ukraine is nervous that their land may, too, be carved up, without them in the room. Trump has promised that is not on the table in this initial meeting with Putin, but the US president is famously unpredictable. When he met with Putin in 2018 in Helsinki, he went against his own intelligence community to side with the Russian president, suggesting there hadn't been Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The people of Ukraine, who are enduring a terrifying and intensifying onslaught from Russia, will watch nervously as this summit takes place thousands of miles away without an advocate for them in attendance.

Reg Draper was off Japan's coast on the HMS Duke of York when the captain announced the war was ending. Recalling that moment - 80 years ago today - he said cheers went up from the battleship's crew. Mr Draper saw the Japanese sign the agreement on USS Missouri when he went on board to help his friend, who was the ship's photographer. "All the ships mustered in Tokyo Bay with the USS Missouri, which was the American ship, and it was on the Missouri where they signed the peace treaty," the 100-year-old recalled. "Then we all came back down to Australia and we went and celebrated - we went down to Tasmania and everybody had four days leave in Hobart. "Everybody wanted to take us to their home and there were a couple of dances in the dance hall." Mr Draper, who grew up in Leeds, was a stores assistant on the Duke of York after volunteering on his 18th birthday. His duties included rationing out the rum so all the sailors could get their 11am hit. He said senior crew got theirs neat while everyone else had theirs watered down. He also recalled being clattered by Prince Philip after the Queen's future husband, who was on a destroyer escorting his ship, came aboard. "We used to have deck hockey on the quarter deck and it was murder playing deck hockey," said Mr Draper. "He [Philip] knocked me over once and then the next time he came round he hit me, there's still a mark there, he gave me a clout with his hockey stick. "He came to see me just to see how I was. They just put a stitch in and it was alright." The pair met again in 1972 when Mr Draper was training sea cadets for the Duke of Edinburgh awards. He said Philip noticed his medals and recalled escorting the ship - but didn't mention the hockey game. Mr Draper's time on the Duke of York included Arctic convoys to deliver supplies to Russia and sailing to Sydney, Australia, in 1945 before joining the East Indies Fleet. "We started going up to the islands, kicking the Japanese out of the islands as we went," he recalled. Japan surrendered after the US dropped two nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, on 6 and 9 August. Read more:Hiroshima survivor has stark warning for us allMy grandmother survived world's deadliest air raid Mr Draper turned 21 on the trip back to Europe and said 2,000 people were on board as they had picked up prisoners of war. He went on to become an insurance salesman and said he's planning to watch today's 80th anniversary commemorations from his home in Elton, Cheshire. The King released an audio message in which he said the sacrifices of VJ Day veterans should "never be forgotten". He described how the heroic actions of those sent to fight in the Far East, as well as the brutal treatment of civilians, "reminds us that war's true cost extends beyond battlefields, touching every aspect of life".

West Yorkshire Police said a post-mortem examination "was not able to determine" how the girl died and that officers were continuing to investigate. Police said they were called to a flat in Sheepridge Road in Huddersfield at around 11:36pm on Monday night following a report a girl was unresponsive. She died in hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning, West Yorkshire Police said. The 16-year-old boy remains in custody. Read more from Sky News:Fourteen injured after children's rollercoaster 'derails'Travellers warned after rise in chikungunya infections Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson said: "We are continuing to conduct a number of inquiries today following the death of a 13-year-old girl." She added: "A post mortem was not able to determine how she died, and we continue to treat her death as unexplained at this time, pending more inquiries. "Those inquiries are complex and are likely to be lengthy as we work to fully understand the circumstances of the girl's death. "Specially trained officers are supporting her family at this time." The force said the 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of another offence of rape relating to a 16-year-old girl from a separate incident elsewhere in the Kirklees district.

The new price, announced by manufacturer Eli Lilly on Thursday, also applies to Lilly's type 2 diabetes medicine that has the same name. The price for a month's supply of the highest dose of the medicine will increase from £122 to £330, Lilly said, adding the adjustment will be made next month. The higher price will not affect those prescribed the medicine through the NHS, which has a separate deal, a Lilly spokesperson said. The US drugmaker said that when it launched Mounjaro in the UK it agreed to a list price "significantly below" that in its three other European markets to prevent delays in availability through the NHS. "We are now aligning the list price more consistently," Lilly said. Lilly did not say what price it has agreed with the NHS, but said it was working with private UK healthcare providers who can set their own prices, such as online pharmacies, to ensure the medicines remain available. It follows Sky News earlier this month revealing only eight of 42 NHS Integrated Care Boards in England were providing the weight loss treatment to patients, and many of the rest were unable to guarantee when it would be available. Lilly's decision comes as US President Donald Trump is pushing for lower domestic prices while encouraging price hikes overseas. The US pays more for prescription drugs than any other country, often nearly three times as much as other developednations. Mr Trump says he wants to narrow this gap to stop Americans from being "ripped off". Read more: Why the wait for Mounjaro on the NHS?How weight loss injections work The company issued a statement online saying: "Lilly supports the administration's goal of keeping the United States the world's leading destination for biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing, and the objective of more fairly sharing the costs of breakthrough medical research across developed countries. "This rebalancing may be difficult, but it means the prices for medicines paid by governments and health systems need to increase in other developed markets like Europe in order to make them lower in the US."