Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta
A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a 'foreign agent' by Moscow.
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A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a 'foreign agent' by Moscow.
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Israeli activists rally outside opposition leader Eisenkot’s home, urging him to join forces with Arab parties after ele
Several hundred people are understood to have decided to stay in the frontline town, despite the lack of gas, electricity and running water.
No political party has achieved the 61-seat majority required in the Knesset to form a government in Israel.
Addis Ababa, October 30, 2026 (FMC) — Russia and African countries have agreed on a joint action plan through 2029 to advance trade, investment and cooperation across strategic sectors, as leaders at the third Russia–Africa Summit called…
Moscow and Kyiv have so far observed the six-day truce as evacuations from Oleshky get under way.
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As Washington and Tehran send mixed signals, analysts say trust remains a key obstacle to any deal.
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Border issues helped propel Trump in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024. His deportation policies could bury Republicans.
Flowers have been placed at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood Walk of Fame star following reports of the British actor's death at 86. Visitors gather in Los Angeles to remember his celebrated screen roles.
Organisers say moving Dakar Rally, likely scheduled January 9-23, out of Saudi Arabia was 'exceptional and one-off'.
Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.
Gallimard has been caught in legal battles over accusations that French-Algerian writer, Kamel Daoud, plagiarised a women's life in his novel 'Houris'.
The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.
The Africa Cup of Nations will maintain its two-year cycle after a U-turn from the Confederation of African Football. Earlier this month, CAF announced the Africa Nations League as a new biennial competition. It said AFCON would move to a…
Turkey has been hit by powerful thunderstorms and a fatal tornado this week with more heavy rain expected Heavy rain and strong winds will continue to affect parts of south-eastern Europe and Turkey over the next few days, as an area of…
Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, speaks at the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz‑Birkenau, in Oswiecim, Poland, 27 January 2025 (Wojtek Radwanski/AFP) Ronald Lauder, the American billionaire who heads…
Force says ‘inquiries ongoing’ into visit to royal estate in Scotland, when Ghislaine Maxwell was also present Detectives are investigating time spent by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the king’s…
More than 25 dockworkers' trade unions in over 110 ports in 22 countries are going on strike on October 30 .
Housing secretary says Labour wants to reverse fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses Angela Rayner has said voters will begin to see a difference in their high street before the next general election as Labour…
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will cohost the next AFCON in 2027, with subsequent tournaments in 2028, 2031 and 2033.
Ex-energy secretary Ed Miliband’s agenda appears undermined as money is diverted from renewables to defence Britain is unlikely to hit its targets on green heating after the cuts announced by John Healey this week, experts have warned, as…
A glacial lake outburst in northern Bhutan has triggered flash flooding.
Donald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.