The Mar-a-Lago meeting did not materially move things forward but nor was there a bust-up like that Oval Office moment in February. There were however some notable takeaways. First, Zelenskyy's facial expressions. At times he looked exasperated - like when Trump made light of a profoundly important negotiation by talking about the Mar-a-Lago food and the physique of the Ukrainian leader's generals. Playground stuff. There was a memorable moment when Zelenskyy's poker face fell away. He shrugged, then laughed as Trump said: "Russia wants Ukraine to succeed." What a profoundly stupid thing for the American president to say. Look at Vladimir Putin's actions. Listen to his words. It's hard to know sometimes whether Trump is just ignorant, tuned out of the detail, or actually in Putin's pocket. Zelenskyy probably has a view but managed, just, to hold his decorum. Beyond the spectacle of Zelenskyy's face, there were some other important moments - if only because they will act as markers when Trump shifts his position, as he has so many times. On US security guarantees, Zelenskyy seemed reassured that Trump's America would provide some sort of military backdrop - to counter renewed Russian aggression in the future. But neither leader spelled out what that would look like. Ukrainian sources have told me that Trump's commitment to back his support for Ukraine with security guarantees is a key point (never mind the fact that Trump did this months ago and then backtracked). The same sources have also said that Trump's apparent willingness to go to Ukraine and address parliament there, which he articulated today for the first time, is a positive commitment. Let's see if he sticks to it, or shifts again, and on the security guarantees. The most articulate moment from the meandering and confused news conference came from Zelenskyy when he charted progress with percentages. He said: "20-point peace plan, 90% agreed""US-Ukraine security guarantees, 100% agreed""US-Europe-Ukraine security guarantees, almost agreed" So, that confirms Zelenskyy has accepted US commitments on security guarantees but shows that more work is required to pin down some elements in US-Europe security co-operation. That's key because it involves the prospect of European troops on the ground in Ukraine. It's a Russian redline - and Trump knows that. It's easy to get lost in all this: the progress, the positions, the multi-point plans and the spin. But remember a few fundamentals. First, Trump may want this war to end, but he doesn't care how it happens. Second, Putin has shown no genuine signals that he wants the war to end. Third, Ukraine doesn't want to be forced into a subjugating surrender. A few weeks ago the Americans produced a 28-point plan. It amounted to a Russian wish-list. Since then, the Ukrainians, with the Europeans and co-ordinating with the Americans, have refined it. It's 20 points now, and within it are plenty of Ukrainian concessions. Europe and Ukraine now expect Trump to focus the pressure back on Moscow and to engage Vladimir Putin in a way that moves him. Don't hold your breath.

The historic tweets by Alaa Abd El-Fattah emerged after he returned to the UK on Boxing Day following several years of imprisonment in Egypt. "I am shaken that, just as I am being reunited with my family for the first time in 12 years, several historic tweets of mine have been republished and used to question and attack my integrity and values, escalating to calls for the revocation of my citizenship," he said in a statement on Monday. "Looking at the tweets now - the ones that were not completely twisted out of their meaning - I do understand how shocking and hurtful they are, and for that I unequivocally apologise." Mr Abd El-Fattah was a leading voice in Egypt's 2011 Arab Spring uprising and went on hunger strikes behind bars. He was most recently detained in September 2019 and sentenced to five years in prison in December 2021, on charges of spreading false news. UN investigators branded his imprisonment a breach of international law, and both Conservative and Labour governments lobbied for his release. Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi pardoned the activist earlier this year and he flew to the UK to reunite with his young son, who lives in Brighton, last week. He had been granted UK citizenship in December 2021 under Boris Johnson, reportedly through his UK-born mother. 'I take allegations of antisemitism very seriously' After the historic social media posts came to light, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called for the home secretary to look into whether the activist can be stripped of his UK citizenship and deported. In his statement, the activist highlighted that he is now a middle-aged father, but said the posts were "mostly expressions of a young man's anger and frustrations in a time of regional crises" and the "rise of police brutality against Egyptian youth". He continued: "I particularly regret some that were written as part of online insult battles with the total disregard for how they read to other people. I should have known better." Mr Abd El-Fattah said he took allegations of antisemitism "very seriously" and that some of the tweets had been "misunderstood, seemingly in bad faith". A tweet being shared to allege homophobia was actually ridiculing homophobia, he said, while another had been "wrongly interpreted to suggest Holocaust denial - but in fact the exchange shows that I was clearly mocking Holocaust denial". Read more from Sky News:At least 13 dead after train derails in MexicoWhy are female footballers more susceptible to ACL injury? Mr Abd El-Fattah said he had been looking forward to celebrating his son's birthday with him for the first time since 2012, when he was just a year old. He missed those birthdays because of his "consistent promotion of equality, justice and secular democracy", he said. This included "publicly rejecting anti-Jewish speech in Egypt, often at risk to myself, defence of LGBTQ rights, defence of Egyptian Christians, and campaigning against police torture and brutality - all at great risk". Mr Abd El-Fattah said it had been "painful" to see some people who supported calls for his release now feeling regret. "Whatever they feel now, they did the right thing," he continued. "Standing up for human rights and a citizen unjustly imprisoned is something honourable, and I will always be grateful for that solidarity." He finished by saying he had "received huge empathy and solidarity from people across the UK, enough to win me my freedom, and I will be forever grateful for this". A Foreign Office spokesperson said it had been a "long-standing priority under successive governments" to work for Mr Abd El-Fattah's release, "and to see him reunited with his family in the UK". However, the government condemns the "abhorrent" historic tweets, the spokesperson added. It is understood Prime Minister Keir Starmer was not aware of the social media posts when he celebrated Mr Abd El-Fattah's returned to the UK.

David Darke, 66, died in hospital on Saturday after suffering a serious head injury near the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna, North West Leicestershire, on 21 December. Police said Nathan Gothard, 36, who is from the village, was due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with his murder. In a statement released on Sunday, Mr Darke's family paid tribute to a "devoted family man". "Dave was a deeply loved father to three daughters and a proud grandfather to three boys," they said. "He was a much-loved brother and a dear friend. Dave will live on forever in our hearts, minds and souls. "He was a strong, active, intelligent and kind person who was a friend to all. He was a devoted family man with a deep passion for life, the outdoors, nature and walking. "His life was tragically cut short and he's now reunited with his loving, caring parents. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him." Leicestershire Police previously said officers were called to the pub at around 9.45pm on Sunday 21 December. The force said the victim was outside when he was punched and sustained a serious head injury, while the suspect was arrested at the scene.

The ⁠accident happened between the towns of Chivela and Nizanda in the ​southern state ​of Oaxaca, on a line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico, on Sunday. Some 250 people, including 241 passengers and nine crew members, were on board, according to details released by the Mexican Navy, which controls the route. At least 13 people were killed, the navy said, with 98 injured - including 36 who needed hospital medical assistance. President Claudia Sheinbaum said on X that five of the injured are in a critical condition. During extensive search and rescue operations, the navy said it deployed a total of 360 personnel, 20 vehicles, four ground ambulances, three air ambulances, and one tactical drone. Footage from the scene shows emergency workers helping passengers disembark, and some of the injured being carried on stretchers. "We didn't even know what happened," said passenger Rosa Isela Ramírez. An investigation into the incident has been opened, Attorney General ​Ernestina Godoy Ramos said in a post on social media. The interoceanic train launched in 2023 under the country's former president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. It forms part of the broader Interoceanic Corridor project, designed to modernise the ‌rail link across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec - ⁠connecting the Pacific port of Salina Cruz with ‌Coatzacoalcos on the Gulf Coast, covering a distance of approximately 180 miles (290km). The Mexican government has been working to develop the strip of land into a strategic trade corridor, expanding ports, railways and industrial infrastructure with the goal of creating a route that could compete with the Panama Canal. Read more from Sky News:What happened at Ukraine peace deal talks?Child dies after house fire in Kent In a statement, the Mexican Navy expressed condolences to the families of those "who lost their lives in this tragic accident". The governor of Oaxaca, Salomon Jara Cruz, also sent condolences to the families of those killed and said state authorities were coordinating with federal agencies to assist those affected.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said another child and an adult were taken to hospital, while three firefighters suffered minor injuries as they tackled the blaze. They also attended hospital and were released later on Sunday. The "intense" fire spread throughout a semi-detached property in the village of Hamstreet, near Ashford, shortly after midday, the fire service said. Six fire engines and a height vehicle were sent to the scene. Ann Millington, the fire service's chief executive, said: "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with everyone affected by this tragic incident, especially the child's loved ones." By 9pm, two fire engines and crews were still on the scene, working to "dampen down" the property. Earlier in the day, a welfare hub was set up at Hamstreet Village Hall to offer support to residents. People living in the area were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke, but this was lifted after a few hours. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

The father, a serving member of Gloucestershire Police, survived and was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment. The mother and two children, a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy, were initially unaccounted for but police have since confirmed their deaths. Authorities said the fire is not suspicious and is a "tragic accident". Emergency teams were called to a property on Brimscombe Hill, near Stroud, at around 3am on 26 December, a Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said. Officers attended the scene alongside crews from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and the ambulance service. The mother and father awoke around 3am and tried to get to their children, but were unable to due to the ferocity of the fire, DSI Ian Fletcher said in a briefing on Monday. "The father has smashed his way out of the house through a bathroom window in order to try to access the children's bedroom via the outside." However he was unable to get back into the property. Mr Fletcher added: "We have multiple witnesses who describe the anguish that he was going through, his inability to get in and save his children and save his wife. Read more from Sky News:Man shot dead by police after car crashCold temperatures forecast for new year Deputy Chief Fire Officer Nathaniel Hooton said firefighters worked extremely hard to get in as the fire raged in the house. There is significant damage to the property internally and work continues to try and find out what started the fire, he said.

The man is thought to have been the driver of one of two vehicles involved in the collision on London Road at around 8.25pm on Sunday. Norfolk Police said he left the scene holding what was described as a handgun and was shot by armed officers nearby. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The force has notified the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which has launched an investigation. Assistant Chief Constable David Buckley said: "We understand this incident will cause concern in the community. "Our highly trained armed officers deploy to hundreds of firearms related calls each year, but incidents where police discharge firearms are thankfully incredibly rare. A full and independent investigation is already underway. "We are of course cooperating fully with the IOPC investigation and will be handing over all bodyworn footage and 999 calls to ensure transparency. "We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident." Police said the A11 remains closed in both directions from the Thetford Ranges roundabout to the Brandon Road roundabout. An IOPC spokesperson said the watchdog has begun an independent investigation, which "is in its very early stages". "We were notified by the force after the incident on the A11, at Thetford, near the exit for London Road, at 9:39pm and declared an independent investigation a short time later," the spokesperson said. "Despite the man receiving treatment for his injuries, he sadly died at the scene. "We sent investigators to the post-incident procedure to begin our enquiries and start gathering evidence."

Taiwan said it was placing its forces on alert and called the Chinese government "the biggest destroyer of peace". Air, sea and rocket troops were dispatched to take part in the joint exercises around the island, which Beijing continues to insist must come under its rule. Taiwan's defence ministry said 89 Chinese military aircraft and drones were detected, with 67 entering Taiwan's response area. The country's transport ministry said it will divert international flights from what it says are dangerous areas or issue alternative flight routes to ensure safety. Chinese aircraft frequently fly near Taiwanese airspace as tensions persist in the Taiwan Strait. The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at US weapons sales to Taiwan and a statement from Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who said her military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan. Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a Chinese military spokesperson, said the drills would be conducted in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, southwest, southeast and east of the island. Col Shi said the activities would focus on sea-air combat readiness patrol, "joint seizure of comprehensive superiority" and blockades on key ports. It was also the first large-scale military drill where the command publicly mentioned one of the goals was "all-dimensional deterrence outside the island chain". "It is a stern warning against 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces and external interference forces, and it is a legitimate and necessary action to safeguard China's sovereignty and national unity," Col Shi said. Read more:Taiwan's president sets date to prepare for combat with ChinaGovernment delays Chinese 'super embassy' decision Taiwan's Defence Ministry said rapid response exercises were underway, with forces on high alert to defend the island. "The Chinese Communist Party's targeted military exercises further confirm its nature as an aggressor and the biggest destroyer of peace," the ministry said. The ministry also claimed that the drill areas include Taiwan's territorial waters. Taiwan has been ruled separately from China since 1949 following the civil war that brought the Communist Party to power in the mainland. The island has operated since then with its own government, though Beijing still claims it as sovereign territory.

"It's really traumatic," the 24-year-old tells Sky News. "You just don't expect it to just keep happening to you. That's the hardest part because I don't know if my future is going to be in football any more." Just like in 2023, she is enduring a lengthy road to recovery after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament on what should have been a day of joy in May. As Fulham sealed the title, Parker, like her team, was on the up - to the fourth tier. It is far from the growing financial rewards of the Women's Super League and the Lionesses, but playing football is all she ever wanted to do. "I just don't want that to happen again and just have to be retiring at the age of 24 - it's just ridiculous," she says. "This has happened so often now." Not just to Parker with more female players disproportionately tearing their ACLs. Take this season. England star Michelle Agyemang is one of eight Women's Super League (WSL) players with the injury, while there are only three male players with it in the larger Premier League. Kingston University, with funding from FIFA, is running one of the research projects trying to find out why. Players from Fulham and WSL champions Chelsea are assisting with the research. They believe female players are two to seven times more susceptible to ACL ruptures than their male counterparts. It's not just about differences in muscles and limbs - from size to strength. Inside the lab We are in a lab seeing the movements of master's student Jessica Nuttman being captured by 3D motion cameras as she is running, decelerating and jumping - common ways players tear their ACLs. "There's so little literature on female football players, especially ACL injuries within female football players," she says, "and there's such a biomechanical difference between a male and a female, it's really important to look further into it." Blood samples are being analysed alongside physical performance data. They want to discover if the risk of performance and injury is linked to the prevalence of oestrogen and progesterone in their blood. 'Myriad of factors' contribute to discrepancy Simon Augustus, Kingston University senior lecturer in biomechanics, says: "Some of the hormones that are related to their menstrual cycles might induce changes to their physiology throughout their cycles, which might increase the risk of them of that injury occurring. "Women tend to play on different pitches, and there might be some footwear and turf-related factors that are contributing. "There is also evidence that the neuromuscular activation patterns that women have compared to men are different, which might place them at risk. "So at the moment there seems to be a myriad of factors which are contributing to this discrepancy between the injury rates." It could lead to bespoke risk profiles being created, basing strength training around the menstrual cycle and working on different playing techniques. There are issues football bosses want to address ahead of the UK hosting the Women's World Cup in 2035. Current research has focused on men and boys FA director of women's football, Sue Day, tells Sky News: "There's so much work to do in women's sport generally, research-wise, because so much of the research that exists has been done in men's sport or on men and boys. And so there is a gap. "We are working really hard with other partners to fill that gap. We need to understand ACL injuries better. We need to understand the impact of menstruation better. All these things in women sport that we don't understand well enough." Solutions cannot come soon enough Parker dreams of playing again by March. Solutions cannot come soon enough to ensure she is not sidelined yet again. Being a casualty of what has been described as the women's football ACL "epidemic" can be more acute for those lower down the leagues, without the financial resources of WSL teams. "I want to know what I can do to prevent it from happening again," Parker says. "Obviously, I understand injuries happen all the time, but it's also just the process of the rehab. It's nine to 12 months, and … that's what the hard bit is."

Forecasters warned the end of 2025 will not be "particularly fantastic", with temperatures around 7-8C, but things will take a turn for the worse as 2026 arrives. The next few days will be cold and cloudy overall, according to Sky News meteorologist Dr Christopher England, although there will be clearer spells, bringing a threat of overnight frost and fog. It will be breezy in the south, Dr England added, while the north should expect some hard frosts. Find out the forecast for your area Northern areas are expected to be subjected to the worst of the chillier conditions from New Year's Day onwards. Met Office forecaster Dan Stroud said: "We're losing this sort of settled but chilly conditions, and bringing in something a little bit more showery with more wintry hazards in the forecast, particularly for the north of the country." Amber cold health alert issued The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber cold health alert for the North East and North West of England - where temperatures are expected to fall to around 3-5C - from 8pm on Sunday to 12pm on 5 January. The agency said the weather is "likely" to cause significant impacts across health and social care settings, including a "rise in deaths" among those with health conditions or aged 65 or over. It added that the UK may also see "impacts on younger people" and said there will likely be an "increase in demand for health services" across the regions. Impact from cold temperatures Other impacts include "temperatures inside places like hospitals and care homes dropping below the levels recommended for assessing health risks" and "challenges keeping indoor temperatures at the recommended 18C leading to more risk to vulnerable people", the UKHSA said. It also warned of staffing issues due to external factors such as travel delays, and said other sectors such as transport and energy could start to see the impacts. The agency also issued a yellow cold health alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 4-6C from New Year's Day in areas covered by the yellow health alert. Warning of 'serious' health impact Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: "As the colder weather sets in it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable. "The forecasted temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, leading to increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections, particularly for individuals over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions." It comes after a state of emergency was declared in New York as a powerful winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.