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"Continuing to drive improvements, delivering what we have committed to, and supporting each other to deliver at the required pace is critical.

Her mother, she said, had refused to leave without their father, who had run into trouble on a fishing expedition.Historical archives show prisoners, who came from 27 countries, were held at four camps, including the SS-run Lager Sylt, with post-war reports citing 389 people died during forced labour to build Hitler's "Atlantic Wall".

opinion content. Trump must lead the way to a comprehensive Middle East peace deal

Convened by Lord Pickles, a panel of international experts has been tasked with finding an accurate figure for those who lost their lives, with findings due to be published on Wednesday.They were also tasked with investigating why those responsible were not put on trial for war crimes in the UK.Ms Pope said her family witnessed "cruel and appalling" treatment of prisoners.

opinion content. Trump must lead the way to a comprehensive Middle East peace deal

She added: "Prisoners would come down past our house on the way to the harbour where they had to work rebuilding the sea walls."My parents were very keen to ensure their children didn't see these prisoners and the guards taking them down to the harbour but my older sister did see.

opinion content. Trump must lead the way to a comprehensive Middle East peace deal

"She said she kept thinking what on earth had they done to deserve this treatment."

Despite her parents' efforts to shield the family from the horrors on their doorstep, Ms Pope said the truth would later emerge - through their stories, as well as written and taped accounts.On Tuesday, Zelensky said he was ready in principle to see Trump in Rome. "We are always ready to meet with our partners from the United State of America," he said.

The following day, Trump said he had "a lot of meetings set up" but did not say with whom. Zelensky's presence was initially in doubt following the latest Russian strikes on Kyiv, but his arrival in Rome was confirmed by a Ukrainian presidential spokesman on Saturday.The diplomatic focus will be on the part of St Peter's Square where presidents and prime ministers, princes and monarchs will sit waiting for the obsequies to begin. That will be the main opportunity for them to mingle and discuss the issues of the day, to make contacts and establish relationships.

The journey to Rome could also provide an opportunity for diplomatic encounters. The Vatican said 170 delegations were coming including about 50 heads of state, 15 heads of government and 12 reigning monarchs. The chances of them meeting at one of Rome's two airports on arrival or departure is high.But while funerals can present diplomatic opportunities, they can also pose threats. There is the possibility of leaders coming into contact with an adversary. That is because politicians who are subject to European travel sanctions can visit Vatican City because it is considered neutral territory. Crucially, neither President Vladimir Putin of Russia, nor President Xi Jinping of China are due to attend.

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