The episode, which occurred in the early afternoon, resulted in a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture."

BBC newsreader Clive Myrie appeared shocked on Friday as he reacted to US president Donald Trump, vice president JD Vance and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky engaging in a heated exchange over Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.

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Antonio Reyes, 21, allegedly also tried to stab his jail cellmate to death

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The US president accused the Ukrainian leader of being disrespectful in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.

Donald Trump and JD Vance held a heated meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy – which saw the US president tell his Ukrainian counterpart he is "gambling with World War Three".

The Pope has had an "isolated" breathing crisis as he is treated in hospital for double pneumonia, the Vatican has said.

Talks descend into meltdown as Donald Trump and JD Vance demand Zelensky show gratitude in angry Oval Office showdown – with Ukrainian president leaving early without signing deal

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The update comes as crowds gather outside the hospital to wish their best to the 88 year-old Catholic leader

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A former climate scientist called layoffs ‘malevolence’ and ‘utter cluelessness’

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Tempel’s paternal aunt revealed her alleged scheme to the police

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Suspects ‘donned wigs and black tactical vests’ with letters blotted out so that they would read as ‘PoPo’ and ‘ICE’

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European leaders are weary of Donald Trump’s push to secure a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, with the EU's top diplomat saying that Vladimir Putin "doesn’t really want peace."

Donald Trump and JD Vance held a heated meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy – which saw the US president tell his Ukrainian counterpart he is "gambling with World War Three".

The meeting blew up in front of the cameras when the American vice president began lecturing the Ukrainian leader

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Donald Trump and JD Vance shouted over Volodymyr Zelensky as a critical meeting on Ukraine erupted into a shouting match in the Oval Office on Friday, 28 February.

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No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed influential cleric Maulana Hamid ul-Haq.

At least 25 people were detained during a worldwide operation, Europol says.

Federal employees should expect another email on Saturday requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments

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Donald Trump greeted Volodymyr Zelensky by complimenting his outfit as the Ukrainian president arrived for talks at the White House on Friday, 28 February.

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ANALYSIS: Trump promised no taxes on tips, Social Security or overtime. Eric Garcia writes that the math does not add up

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