It's decision day in Prince Harry's final privacy suit against British tabloids
More video expected during hearing in case against man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Australian shares little changed as gold miners, consumer stocks drag
China breaks step with global markets, and investors buy in
Australia's WiseTech co-founder Richard White steps down as executive chair
After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
India's Modi to meet Indonesia's Prabowo for talks on defence, food security
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Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began
Russia hammers Ukraine in biggest prolonged drone attack since war began
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Putin visit to China will take place very soon, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China very soon and preparations for the trip are already complete, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
May 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungary summons Russian ambassador after drone attack in Ukraine
Hungary's government has summoned Russia's ambassador over a massive drone attack near its border with Ukraine
May 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin releases video of Putin out and about in Moscow after Western bunker claims
The Kremlin has released a video of Vladimir Putin driving in Moscow and meeting an old school teacher in a hotel lobby, after Western media outlets cited a
May 12, 2026
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Kremlin plays down Russian economic forecast downgrades
The Kremlin played down a government economic growth forecast downgrade on Tuesday and gave no indication that it plans to punish
May 12, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year
Russia will deploy its new Sarmat strategic nuclear missile at the end of this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, describing it as "the most powerful in the
May 12, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war
May 11, 2026
Europe|World
Germany sceptical on Putin's suggestion of Schroeder role in Ukraine peace talks
Germany dismissed on Sunday a suggestion from Russian President Vladimir Putin that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could coordinate talks with the European Union to
May 10, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just
May 10, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in a victory in Ukraine during a military parade in Moscow marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
May 09, 2026
Europe|World
Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect
Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect
May 09, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off
Ukrainians welcomed a three-day ceasefire brokered by the U.S. as a much-needed break from years of attacks from Russia as it came
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States
May 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries deepen over Ukraine war
Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years on Saturday due to the threat of attack from Ukraine, where victory
May 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day
Putin’s scaled down Victory Parade getting smaller by the day
May 09, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Putin is ready to talk with EU but won't make the first move, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with "everyone", including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European
May 08, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
May 05, 2026
Arts|Europe|Political|World
Anti-Kremlin Pussy Riot demonstrate in Venice against Russia's Biennale return
Dozens of activists from the anti-Kremlin art collective Pussy Riot held a demonstration in Venice on Thursday, waving Ukrainian flags and chanting slogans against President
May 07, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia continues to violate Kyiv-proposed ceasefire, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia continued to flout a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Thursday, adding that Ukraine would continue its long-range strikes if Russia carried on
May 07, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Three Western intelligence officials from different countries have told The Associated Press that a campaign of targeted killings they blame on Russia has ramped up since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine
May 07, 2026
World
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of spurning ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
Ukraine accused Russia of flouting a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Wednesday by carrying out dozens of battlefield assaults, air strikes and
May 06, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones
Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine, ignoring a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv
May 06, 2026
Business|Europe|World
Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say
A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed five people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr
May 05, 2026
Arts|Europe|World
Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns
The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would
April 30, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal
Ukraine will seek clarification from U.S.
April 30, 2026
Asia|Europe|World
Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
Russia will hold a slimmed-down version of its annual parade to celebrate victory in World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry, the Kremlin
April 29, 2026
Africa|World
Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa
A series of reversals suffered by Mali's Moscow-backed military government has dented Russia's image as a self-styled security
April 29, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported.
April 28, 2026
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program
April 27, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do
April 27, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Russian defence minister visits North Korea
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in
April 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia
Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia
April 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from
April 24, 2026
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,
April 24, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Two Russian LGBT groups say courts declared them 'extremist'
Two Russian LGBT organisations said on Thursday they had been designated by separate courts as "extremist", part of a widening crackdown on the gay and transgender community.
April 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say
Russia's economic contraction in the first two months of the year may prompt the central bank to cut its key rate faster than expected, some analysts
April 23, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticised the former leadership of the International Olympic Committee as "shameful" and "cowardly" and said he hoped for a new
April 23, 2026
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Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements
Russian President Vladimir Putin can only meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the purpose of finalising agreements on the conflict, Russian news agencies quoted
April 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Major Russian book publisher's staff questioned over 'LGBT propaganda'
One of Russia's largest publishers said on Wednesday that some staff were being questioned by authorities over possible "LGBT propaganda" in its book
April 22, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral
The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's
April 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat
More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister
March 31, 2026
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Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a
April 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict
Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
April 02, 2026
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World
'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war
April 07, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest
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April 07, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban
Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime
April 08, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy
Russia will never abandon or betray Cuba and plans to help the Communist island tackle energy issues linked to a U.S. embargo, a Russian deputy foreign minister was quoted as
April 10, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will depart to Russia in the coming days and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin during the visit, Indonesia's foreign
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks
Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks
April 13, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos
April 15, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations
China and Russia must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation and defend each other's interests, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, assuring Moscow of
April 15, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite
The Kremlin told Russians on Tuesday that mobile internet shutdowns that have disrupted the lives of millions are
April 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday
April 12, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
April 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend
April 07, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce
Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war
March 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion
It's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united
February 24, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself
Russian officials say an unidentified assailant has detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow, killing himself and a police officer and leaving two other officers injured
February 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine
Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine
February 21, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba
The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U
February 18, 2026
Europe|Health|Political|World
Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say
Five European countries say Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin linked to poison dart frogs
February 14, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does
Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same
February 11, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China's Xi and Russia's Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the burgeoning economic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing and their relations with the United States in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
February 04, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for 2 days of US-brokered talks
Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv have met in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks to end the nearly four-year war
February 04, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century
February 04, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold
Emergency power cuts have hit several Ukrainian cities and neighboring Moldova
January 31, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates
A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing in Russia's war in Ukraine could reach 2 million by spring
January 28, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin hosts Syria's interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agenda
Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in Moscow for his second time in less than four months for talks, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy
January 28, 2026
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that
January 29, 2026
Europe|Political|US|World
US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a security agreement with the United States is “100% ready.”
January 25, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi
January 23, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him
President Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace on Thursday to lead efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza
January 22, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
January 19, 2026
Science|Technology|World
What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
What is the Oreshnik ballistic missile fired by Russia into Ukraine?
January 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump is now officially on board with a sanctions package aimed at Russia, according to a top GOP senator
January 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela
Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela
January 02, 2026
Europe|Political|World
CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say
CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say
January 01, 2026
Europe|World
European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
Leaders from Europe and Canada have held talks on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine
December 30, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison
A Russian court has sentenced pro-war activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison for justifying terrorism
December 25, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks
‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks
December 23, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
Officials say Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday
December 23, 2025
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World
At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend
Russian President Vladimir Putin fielded many questions at his annual news conference
December 19, 2025
Economy|Political|World
Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met
President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Moscow’s troops are advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and has voiced confidence that the Kremlin will achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia’s conditions in peace talks
December 19, 2025
Science|Technology|World
Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country
Belarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase
December 18, 2025
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine
December 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks
December 17, 2025
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World
UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
December 17, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war
December 12, 2025
Americas|Crime|Europe|World
Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute
International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors are trying to live and work under the same financial and travel restrictions brought against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Osama bin Laden
December 12, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
U.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan
December 10, 2025
Europe|Technology|World
Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts
Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts
December 06, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|World
US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine
December 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|World
Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties
December 05, 2025