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Petr Pavel: Ukraine deserves to join Nato, says new Czech leader https://ift.tt/JnhpLbX Petr Pavel tells the BBC Ukraine is morally and practically ready to join Nato after the war is over. Author -- February 01, 2023 at 11:00AM

Sex and no sleep may be killing endangered quolls https://ift.tt/JnhpLbX New research has found that lack of rest could explain why males of the species mate themselves to death. Author -- February 01, 2023 at 09:18AM

How US Marines are being reshaped for China threat https://ift.tt/JnhpLbX A plan to reshape the Marines for a potential conflict with China in the Pacific has sparked criticism. Author -- February 01, 2023 at 05:34AM

Ukraine war: Russian threat growing, front line troops fear https://ift.tt/JnhpLbX While morale remains high, Ukrainian forces in the east fear the Russians are improving. Author -- February 01, 2023 at 05:16AM

Myanmar: Air strikes have become a deadly new tactic in the civil war https://ift.tt/JnhpLbX The regime increasingly uses air strikes to crush resistance that emerged after the coup two years ago. Author -- February 01, 2023 at 03:03AM

Auckland weather: Flood-hit region suffers more heavy rain https://ift.tt/JnhpLbX Only days after deadly floods killed four in Auckland, severe weather once again hit the region. Author -- February 01, 2023 at 02:15AM

Ukraine war: Joe Biden rules out sending F-16 fighter jets https://ift.tt/2WB0jQv Kyiv says it needs further aid to help take control of the country's airspace from Russia. Author -- January 31, 2023 at 06:39AM

Budget 2023: What happened to last year's pledges? https://ift.tt/2WB0jQv Progress has been made on broad economic indicators, but some social welfare schemes have lagged behind. Author -- January 31, 2023 at 06:11AM

Namibia reports record level of rhino poaching https://ift.tt/2WB0jQv Rhino poaching in Namibia nearly doubled last year, according to government data. Author -- January 31, 2023 at 06:01AM

Singapore inequality: How a tote bag sparked a debate about class https://ift.tt/2WB0jQv A teenager's post about her first "luxury bag" has drawn tens of millions of views. Author -- January 31, 2023 at 03:05AM

Swedish flag burnt in Jakarta amid Turkey Nato row https://ift.tt/2WB0jQv Indonesia is the latest country to see anti-Sweden protests, after a Quran burning in Stockholm. Author -- January 30, 2023 at 11:55PM

Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan https://ift.tt/2WB0jQv Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan. Author -- January 30, 2023 at 10:28PM

Adani Group says Hindenburg fraud claim 'calculated attack on India' https://ift.tt/nfV6YDi Last week the Indian firm owned by Asia's richest man had more than $50bn wiped off its market value. Author -- January 30, 2023 at 09:17AM

Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision https://ift.tt/nfV6YDi The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened. Author -- January 28, 2023 at 01:54PM

Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector https://ift.tt/nfV6YDi Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers. Author -- January 30, 2023 at 05:30AM

Ukraine: Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike https://ift.tt/nfV6YDi Boris Johnson says he had an "extraordinary" call with President Putin before the Ukraine invasion. Author -- January 30, 2023 at 04:37AM

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid https://ift.tt/nfV6YDi The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists". Author -- January 30, 2023 at 02:21AM

German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine https://ift.tt/nfV6YDi The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks. Author -- January 29, 2023 at 10:01PM

Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech election https://ift.tt/3FRDxVh Defeated former Prime Minister Andrej Babis conceded to newly elected Petr Pavel on Saturday afternoon. Author -- January 28, 2023 at 08:48PM

How tanks from Germany, US and UK could change the Ukraine war https://ift.tt/3FRDxVh German Leopard 2 tanks and US M1 Abrams tanks will spearhead attacks on Russia - but is it enough? Author -- January 28, 2023 at 12:22PM

AP deletes widely mocked tweet about ‘the’ French https://ift.tt/3FRDxVh The news agency had warned that journalists referencing "the French" could be dehumanising. Author -- January 28, 2023 at 10:20AM

Ukraine war: UN accuses Russia of breaking child protection rules over refugees https://ift.tt/FK6PBLu Moscow is accused of giving refugees Russian passports and allowing them to be adopted. Author -- January 28, 2023 at 03:04AM

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan filmed at Australian Open posing for pictures with Vladimir Putin supporters https://ift.tt/FK6PBLu Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan is filmed posing for pictures with supporters of Russia president Vladimir Putin at the Australian Open. Author -- January 26, 2023 at 12:11PM

Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry https://ift.tt/FK6PBLu A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction. Author -- January 27, 2023 at 05:07AM

MLMs: Lured into India's get-rich-quick selling schemes https://ift.tt/FK6PBLu QNET is being investigated by Indian authorities for suspected money-laundering. Author -- January 27, 2023 at 05:44AM

Truck attacker guilty of killing 8 on NYC bike path https://ift.tt/Dt9uHi2 The Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city's deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11. Author -- January 27, 2023 at 04:20AM

Spain church attacks: Suspect was facing deportation https://ift.tt/Dt9uHi2 A 25-year-old Moroccan is detained after a church caretaker is killed and a priest injured. Author -- January 27, 2023 at 03:01AM

They sold a Picasso to flee the Nazis - now their heirs want it back https://ift.tt/Dt9uHi2 In 1938, Woman Ironing was sold to escape Germany. Now the heirs of the original owner want it back. Author -- January 27, 2023 at 02:36AM

Australia Day: Why young Aussies are shunning their national holiday https://ift.tt/uzE4Sbh A push to shift controversial Australia Day is gaining momentum - and increasingly in workplaces. Author -- January 25, 2023 at 11:40PM

Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out https://ift.tt/uzE4Sbh Burkina Faso wants to defend itself against jihadists, who have forced two million from their homes. Author -- January 25, 2023 at 11:14PM

Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty' https://ift.tt/uzE4Sbh Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit. Author -- January 25, 2023 at 03:33PM

JNU: India university tense over screening of BBC's Modi documentary https://ift.tt/uzE4Sbh Students say power was cut to prevent them screening the film which has riled the government. Author -- January 25, 2023 at 01:27PM

Michelle Yeoh: Chinese fans rejoice at Oscar nomination https://ift.tt/uzE4Sbh If she wins, Yeoh will become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress. Author -- January 25, 2023 at 11:42AM

Jacinda Ardern's successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM https://ift.tt/uzE4Sbh Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand's Covid-19 strategy. Author -- January 25, 2023 at 07:09AM

Tanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export - reports https://ift.tt/mcAoGbT Germany has been under pressure over its reluctance to send the battle tanks to Ukraine. Author -- January 25, 2023 at 12:38AM

Ukraine war: British pair killed trying 'humanitarian evacuation' https://ift.tt/mcAoGbT Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, the Parry family says. Author -- January 25, 2023 at 12:53AM

Top Ukrainian officials quit in anti-corruption drive https://ift.tt/mcAoGbT A top aide and deputy defence minister are among those to resign as Kyiv tackles corruption reports. Author -- January 24, 2023 at 04:50PM

Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people https://ift.tt/mcAoGbT Relief operations are hampered by the Taliban's ban on Afghan women helping with aid efforts. Author -- January 24, 2023 at 04:10PM

North Korea issues 'extreme cold' weather alert https://ift.tt/mcAoGbT Temperatures are expected to dip below -30C in the northern regions, some of the country's poorest areas. Author -- January 24, 2023 at 01:04PM

US embassy moves to cut visa wait time for Indians https://ift.tt/mcAoGbT Many Indian visa applicants faced a nearly three-year long wait in 2022. Author -- January 24, 2023 at 09:24AM

Andrey Medvedev: Russian Wagner mercenary who fled to Norway arrested https://ift.tt/0z6iPEq A man believed to be the Wagner Group's first defector to the West is being held by police. Author -- January 23, 2023 at 07:57PM

Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate https://ift.tt/0z6iPEq Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the brink of not being able to function due to its falling birth rate. Author -- January 23, 2023 at 05:14PM

Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave country https://ift.tt/0z6iPEq Moscow accuses Estonia of "total Russophobia" after Tallinn reduced its diplomat numbers. Author -- January 23, 2023 at 04:28PM

Pakistan power cut: Major cities without electricity after grid breakdown https://ift.tt/0z6iPEq It happened after power grids were turned on in the morning, the power minister said. Author -- January 23, 2023 at 01:00PM

Covid: Thailand tourism up but still below pre-pandemic level https://ift.tt/0z6iPEq The holiday destination is set to start charging overseas visitors $9.20 each from the start of June. Author -- January 23, 2023 at 09:59AM

Russia: Putin's Kremlin targets LGBT in new crackdown https://ift.tt/0z6iPEq Russia has passed a new law banning so-called "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations". Author -- January 23, 2023 at 09:38AM

Spain gang bust: Ukrainians exploited in illegal tobacco operation https://ift.tt/0z6iPEq Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce counterfeit cigarettes. Author -- January 23, 2023 at 03:13AM

Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman https://ift.tt/3GqWrpN Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes. Author -- January 22, 2023 at 10:51PM

How Ukraine war led to a new Indian beer in Poland https://ift.tt/3GqWrpN Two Indians turned a crisis into opportunity when they were stuck with a shipment of rice flakes. Author -- January 22, 2023 at 05:50AM

How Ukraine war led to a new Indian beer in Poland https://ift.tt/3GqWrpN Two Indians turned a crisis into opportunity when they were stuck with a shipment of rice flakes. Author -- January 22, 2023 at 05:50AM

Tibet avalanche kills 28 as search called off https://ift.tt/iWmwMUF People remain missing, state media says, after Tuesday's disaster in south-eastern Tibet. Author -- January 21, 2023 at 09:23AM

Ardern burnout shows toll of stress on world leaders https://ift.tt/iWmwMUF "You cannot ever forget - on Christmas Day, your birthday, at 4am, you have to be on the ball." Author -- January 21, 2023 at 06:34AM

The cycle-mad city in Finland that doesn't stop for snow https://ift.tt/iWmwMUF Oulu in northern Finland has snow on the ground for five months - but that doesn’t stop residents using their bikes. Author -- January 21, 2023 at 06:36AM

Chinese firm Catl to develop huge Bolivian lithium deposit https://ift.tt/iWmwMUF Bolivia is rich in a metal vital for electric cars, and a Chinese battery maker will mine it. Author -- January 21, 2023 at 06:35AM

Ukraine war: 'Frank' talks as Ukraine pushes Germany for tanks https://ift.tt/iWmwMUF Pressure mounts on Berlin to send Kyiv Leopard tanks, a powerful defence against Russian forces. Author -- January 21, 2023 at 06:30AM

Lunar New Year celebrated officially for the first time in California https://ift.tt/iWmwMUF The state holiday is a gesture of solidarity amid a wave of anti-Asian sentiment and violence. Author -- January 21, 2023 at 05:17AM

Jacinda Ardern: New Zealand PM says no regrets over decision to step down https://ift.tt/6ODtMYi New Zealand's leader says she has a "sense of relief" as her party prepares to anoint a successor. Author -- January 20, 2023 at 09:49AM

Andrew Tate: Romanian teens explain how he approached them on social media https://ift.tt/6ODtMYi Romanian teens reveal how the Tate brothers used a set formula to approach them in private messages. Author -- January 20, 2023 at 11:17AM

Ukraine war: Allies to meet as Kyiv requests tank donations https://ift.tt/6ODtMYi Talks will focus on military aid, with pressure on Germany to allow Ukraine its Leopard tanks. Author -- January 20, 2023 at 10:17AM

Ireland leader Leo Varadkar has 'regrets' over NI protocol https://ift.tt/6ODtMYi The Taoiseach says the post-Brexit measure was imposed on unionists and nationalists without their consent. Author -- January 20, 2023 at 09:57AM

Cassius Turvey: Three more charged over Aboriginal teen bashing death https://ift.tt/6ODtMYi Cassius Turvey was walking home from school with friends when police say he was attacked with a metal pole. Author -- January 20, 2023 at 04:30AM

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan: Bollywood's 'king of hearts' aims for epic comeback https://ift.tt/6ODtMYi Shah Rukh Khan returns in a James Bond-like spy-thriller Pathaan after a four-year hiatus. Author -- January 20, 2023 at 05:13AM

Ros Atkins on... Brexit and the clash over EU laws https://ift.tt/6ODtMYi The BBC’s Analysis editor takes a look at the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU-era laws. Author -- January 20, 2023 at 03:50AM

Ukraine war: Serbia uproar over Wagner mercenaries recruiting for Russia https://ift.tt/6ODtMYi A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury in Belgrade. Author -- January 20, 2023 at 12:05AM

Steve Banerjee's Chippendales: The maverick Indian who owned a US strip club empire https://ift.tt/RhJMTlO Sex, drugs and murder put Steve Banerjee's American dream on a wild, unconventional ride. Author -- January 19, 2023 at 05:57AM

Croatia, the euro and a coffee controversy - but is it all just froth? https://ift.tt/RhJMTlO Croatia switched to the euro on 1 January, but many feel businesses are taking advantage by hiking their prices. Author -- January 19, 2023 at 05:06AM

Will the UK warm to Finland's naked, sauna diplomacy? https://ift.tt/RhJMTlO The Finnish embassy in London allows diplomats to relax while they wrestle with international issues. Author -- January 19, 2023 at 05:55AM

New Zealand PM Ardern to step down next month https://ift.tt/RhJMTlO 'I no longer have enough in the tank' - an emotional Jacinda Ardern says she will quit next month as New Zealand PM Author -- January 19, 2023 at 05:29AM

Matteo Messina Denaro: Mafia boss bunker found by Italian police https://ift.tt/RhJMTlO Italian police have discovered a bunker used by Matteo Messina Denaro following his arrest on Tuesday. Author -- January 19, 2023 at 02:08AM

EU biometric border system faces more delays https://ift.tt/CqYkiMb A new border control system, which was pushed back to May, has been delayed to the end of the year. Author -- January 17, 2023 at 11:49PM

Alvin Chau: Macau gambling kingpin jailed for 18 years https://ift.tt/CqYkiMb Chau, a prominent figure in Macau's casino industry, was found guilty of illegal gambling. Author -- January 18, 2023 at 11:13AM

China: Fans rejoice as Marvel films return after apparent ban https://ift.tt/CqYkiMb After a long hiatus, two Marvel movies will screen in Chinese theatres in February. Author -- January 18, 2023 at 09:59AM

Brexit: Clash looms over plan to scrap EU-derived laws https://ift.tt/CqYkiMb Thousands of UK laws are due to expire automatically at the end of this year, prompting warnings from MPs. Author -- January 18, 2023 at 06:16AM

Nepal air crash: Who were the victims? https://ift.tt/CqYkiMb A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board. Author -- January 17, 2023 at 03:29PM

Census in India: Baffling lack of data is hurting Indians https://ift.tt/CqYkiMb The government blames Covid for the delay in new data, which is now hitting crucial policy areas. Author -- January 18, 2023 at 05:06AM

China's population falls for first time since 1961 https://ift.tt/K3eL0Jf The birth rate fell to 6.77 births per 1,000 women - the lowest it has ever been. Author -- January 17, 2023 at 09:35AM

Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags from tournament https://ift.tt/K3eL0Jf Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident. Author -- January 17, 2023 at 08:31AM

Covid: China 2022 economic growth hit by coronavirus restrictions https://ift.tt/K3eL0Jf The world's second largest economy abruptly lifted its tough coronavirus restrictions in December. Author -- January 17, 2023 at 08:11AM

Nepal co-pilot's husband also died in plane crash 16 years previously https://ift.tt/K3eL0Jf Anju Khatiwada was co-piloting the Yeti Airlines flight when it smashed into a gorge near Pokhara. Author -- January 17, 2023 at 07:21AM

Hockey World Cup 2023: Can India repeat its historic 1975 win? https://ift.tt/K3eL0Jf Experts say the team, buoyed by home support, stands a good chance to bring home the cup. Author -- January 17, 2023 at 05:41AM

Putin is weaponising food, says boss of fertiliser giant Yara https://ift.tt/K3eL0Jf The boss of Yara says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven up the price of fertilisers and food. Author -- January 17, 2023 at 05:11AM

Eiffel Tower lights up in support of women protesting in Iran https://ift.tt/K3eL0Jf The Paris landmark displays the message "Femme, Vie, Liberte" in French meaning "Women, Life, Freedom". Author -- January 17, 2023 at 01:53AM

RRR and Naatu Naatu win big at Critics' Choice Awards https://ift.tt/XZewn8D Days after its historic Golden Globe win, the Telugu film has won two more prestigious awards. Author -- January 16, 2023 at 10:31AM

Mursal Nabizada: Gunmen kill former Afghan MP at home in Kabul https://ift.tt/XZewn8D Ms Nabizada was an MP until the government was overthrown by the Taliban in August 2021. Author -- January 16, 2023 at 07:51AM

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona launches sport art exhibition https://ift.tt/XZewn8D The legendary footballer has helped to curate an exhibition about sporting heroes and their impact. Author -- January 14, 2023 at 02:21PM

Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash https://ift.tt/XZewn8D The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends. Author -- January 15, 2023 at 04:54PM

Can humanity's new giant leap into space succeed? https://ift.tt/XZewn8D Humanity is set for its next big leap into space with nations and private companies racing to build outposts on other worlds Author -- January 16, 2023 at 05:05AM

Lützerath: German police oust climate activists after clashes near coal mine https://ift.tt/XZewn8D Riot police remove protesters trying to stop the expansion of a coal mine in western Germany. Author -- January 16, 2023 at 04:45AM

Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades https://ift.tt/XZewn8D At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara. Author -- January 15, 2023 at 10:48PM

Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea sign Ukraine forward from Shakhtar Donetsk https://ift.tt/XZewn8D Chelsea complete the signing of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an eight-and-a-half year deal. Author -- January 15, 2023 at 07:47PM

Ukraine war: Chances of more survivors from Dnipro strike minimal - mayor https://ift.tt/N0JLpvT More than 20 people died after an apartment block in the Ukrainian city was struck by a Russian missile. Author -- January 15, 2023 at 06:49PM

Pokhara airport: Plane crashes in central Nepal - at least 16 dead https://ift.tt/N0JLpvT The Yeti Airlines plane crashed on landing in Pokhara, a town popular with tourists. Author -- January 15, 2023 at 11:48AM

How drones could be the future of Indian farming https://ift.tt/N0JLpvT Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? Author -- January 15, 2023 at 07:50AM

UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak confirms https://ift.tt/N0JLpvT Rishi Sunak confirms the tanks will be provided during a call with President Zelensky. Author -- January 15, 2023 at 04:48AM

Alexei Navalny: Concern grows for health of jailed Putin critic https://ift.tt/N0JLpvT Alexei Navalny says he has been denied access to hospital treatment by Russian prison officials. Author -- January 14, 2023 at 10:04AM

Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure https://ift.tt/N0JLpvT Several cities were struck, including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit killing at least five. Author -- January 15, 2023 at 01:33AM

China coronavirus: 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month https://ift.tt/N0JLpvT It is the first major death toll released since the country stopped its zero-Covid policy. Author -- January 14, 2023 at 09:06PM

Romanian police seize luxury cars from Andrew Tate's property https://ift.tt/N0JLpvT Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were taken away. Author -- January 14, 2023 at 07:55PM

Tamil Nadu: The miraculous return of Indian fishermen lost at sea https://ift.tt/6NZFkvC After 14 Indian fishermen got stranded on a remote island, they found innovative ways to survive. Author -- January 14, 2023 at 07:01AM

Christian missionaries target the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal https://ift.tt/6NZFkvC Missionaries help grow a Christian community in Nepal - even though converting people is illegal. Author -- January 14, 2023 at 05:00AM

Late Cardinal George Pell called Pope a 'catastrophe' in anonymous memo https://ift.tt/6NZFkvC The controversial cardinal wrote an anonymous memo attacking the pope, says the journalist who leaked it. Author -- January 13, 2023 at 05:56AM

Hunting for Nazi gold in a Dutch village https://ift.tt/6NZFkvC A 76-year-old sketch map drawn by a German soldier shows where he said treasure had been buried. Author -- January 13, 2023 at 11:05AM

Itaewon crowd crush: Senior officials spared blame in report https://ift.tt/6NZFkvC One relative said blaming local officials was "cutting off the off the lizard's tail to spare the head". Author -- January 13, 2023 at 08:55AM

'Forever chemicals' still in use in UK make-up https://ift.tt/6NZFkvC PFAS substances linked with cancer discovered in UK cosmetics on day EU sets out to ban them. Author -- January 13, 2023 at 06:08AM

India targets China's dominance in mobile phones https://ift.tt/A98VgKP There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. Author -- January 13, 2023 at 05:12AM

Czech presidential vote: All to play for after 10 years of Zeman https://ift.tt/A98VgKP Seven men and one woman are vying to succeed Milos Zeman, in a vote likely to go to a run-off. Author -- January 13, 2023 at 05:08AM

China Covid: New year optimism sees hopes of moving beyond virus https://ift.tt/A98VgKP The true scale of the Covid wave is unclear, but many are now looking to the new year with optimism. Author -- January 13, 2023 at 03:00AM

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56 https://ift.tt/A98VgKP Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California. Author -- January 12, 2023 at 02:54AM

Cardinal Pell: No state funeral in Victoria due to victim distress https://ift.tt/A98VgKP Victoria's premier says honouring the controversial clergyman would be distressing for abuse victims. Author -- January 12, 2023 at 09:23AM

China: Five dead after man drives into crowd in Guangzhou https://ift.tt/A98VgKP The incident has sparked outrage with many accusing the man of deliberately targeting people. Author -- January 12, 2023 at 10:19AM

Sri Lanka's central bank urges China and India to reduce its debts https://ift.tt/A98VgKP The crisis-hit Indian Ocean state cannot access a $2.9bn bailout until its debts to China and India are resolved. Author -- January 12, 2023 at 05:02AM

Is too much talent a problem for Indian cricket? https://ift.tt/A98VgKP Experts say player selection will be a key factor in leading India to victory in upcoming matches. Author -- January 12, 2023 at 05:25AM

Ukraine war: Sergei Surovikin removed as commander of Ukraine invasion force https://ift.tt/h0Wxl6v The reshuffle comes as Russians claim to be making progress in eastern Ukraine after months of reverses. Author -- January 12, 2023 at 12:24AM

Propaganda changed my father’s mind about Vladimir Putin - former diplomat https://ift.tt/h0Wxl6v Former Russian diplomat Boris Bondarev publicly quit his job at the start of the war in Ukraine. Author -- January 11, 2023 at 11:15PM

RRR's Naatu Naatu wins historic Golden Globe for best original song https://ift.tt/h0Wxl6v Naatu Naatu from the Telugu movie RRR beat heavyweights to win the award for best original song. Author -- January 11, 2023 at 10:00AM

Uranium in cargo sparked alert at London's Heathrow https://ift.tt/h0Wxl6v Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the shipment, which originated from Pakistan. Author -- January 11, 2023 at 04:17AM

House of the Vettii: Pompeii home owned by former slaves reopens https://ift.tt/r8TYyhc The house, featuring erotic art and bronze statues, was the epitome of wealth in ancient times. Author -- January 11, 2023 at 04:00AM

Cardinal George Pell dies aged 81 https://ift.tt/r8TYyhc The cleric's convictions on child abuse charges - since quashed on appeal - shocked the Catholic Church. Author -- January 11, 2023 at 04:22AM

Zhao Lijian: China reassigns combative ‘Wolf Warrior’ diplomat https://ift.tt/r8TYyhc Controversial Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian has been moved to another department Author -- January 10, 2023 at 12:31PM