Thursday, May 15, 2025

Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent. We apologise for a technical glitch that meant some of you received outdated versions of this newsletter this week. We've resolved the issue and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are up in the air as Putin and Trump skip the summit, Starmer's Brexit reset deal will include a youth mobility scheme, and recalled prisoners are set to be released after 28 days under emergency measures to free up 1,400 cells.

Top stories

1 | Ukraine peace talks hang in balance after Putin and Trump skip Turkey summit

Read more

2 | Details of Starmer's Brexit reset deal revealed including youth mobility scheme

Read more

3 | Recalled prisoners to be released after 28 days to free up space

Read more

4 | Tories only realised impact on asylum 'just before' Brexit, admits MP

Read more

5 | Donald Trump praises 'young, attractive' ex-terrorist Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Read more

Don't forget to complete your registration

We've noticed that you still have not completed your registration to The Independent. Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. It allows us to better understand our readers and tailor your experience.

By registering, you'll also gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including:

Unlock these benefits by completing your registration today. 

Read today's newspaper

Make sense of the headlines with a detailed look at the news and our expert analysis in today's Daily Edition newspaper, one of your Independent Premium subscription benefits

Editor's picks

Trump welcomed by parade of red Cybertrucks and camels during Qatar visit

Calls to ban loud music on trains – 'people are scared to speak up '

People need to grow up and stop being frightened of asking a puny teenager to turn their music down on the bus.

People are often in their own little world, and teens have almost zero social awareness. I've asked plenty of times, and usually people oblige and apologise.

Join the conversation here.

STAT OF THE DAY

$200bn

The value of the deal Donald Trump has signed with Qatar for its state carrier, Qatar Airways, to buy jets from the U.S. manufacturer Boeing.

Read more

QUOTE OF THE DAY

I would never knowingly share anything antisemitic. It goes against everything I believe in.

Gary Lineker apologised after sharing an Instagram video on Zionism with his 1.2 million followers that featured an emoji of a rat.

Other stories you might like

Keep tabs on your valuables for less – Apple AirTags are on sale.

Estée Lauder's night repair skincare set is half price right now.

The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Join the conversation and follow us

Download the free Independent app

Please do not reply directly to this email

You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.

To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.

This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345

Read our privacy policy and cookie policy