Ukraine says troops landed on Crimea in ‘special operation’
Ukraine has repeatedly said it aims to take back Crimea, which has been under Russian control since 2014.
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Moscow court extends pre-trial detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal newspaper condemns three-month extension, renews call for US journalist's immediate release.
Crashed Russian Embraer jet had good safety record: Company
The private jet crashed into a village on Wednesday, reportedly holding the Wagner Group founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Will Russia’s Putin benefit from Prigozhin’s presumed plane crash death?
The Wagner Group leader was listed as a passenger of a plane that crashed on Wednesday, but his death is unconfirmed.
Middle East roundup: The enduring horror of the Ghouta chemical attack
Ten years have passed since the Syrian regime attack killed hundreds of people - here’s the Middle East this week.
Deaths in Greece wildfires highlight the plight of asylum seekers
Firefighters find 18 burned bodies in Dadia Forest, suspected to be asylum seekers, as wildfires ravage northern Greece.
Russian villagers report explosion before ‘Prigozhin’ plane crash
The Wagner boss was listed as a passenger on the private jet, but the Kremlin has not confirmed his death.
Former school principal handed 15-year sentence in Australia
Malka Leifer was sentenced for sexually abusing two sisters at an ultra-Orthodox Jewish school in Melbourne.
Chandrayaan-3 rover takes ‘walk on moon’ as India celebrates historic feat
Rover exits spacecraft day after landing near moon's south pole to begin its exploration of lunar surface, ISRO says.
UN Security Council condemns Myanmar military over ‘unrelenting violence’
Joint statement from 13 members of 15-seat council says generals must stop killing civilians and end the crisis.
Trump to be booked in Georgia election case: Here’s what to expect
Former US president to turn himself in at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta to face 2020 election interference charges.
Five key takeaways from the first Republican US presidential debate
Candidates clash over abortion, Ukraine and former President Donald Trump at first debate of the 2024 election cycle.
Japan starts release of Fukushima’s treated radioactive water
Controversial plan that is crucial part of crippled plant's decommissioning will be monitored by UN nuclear watchdog.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 547
As the war enters its 547th day, these are the main developments.
Another spy satellite failure for North Korea as rocket crashes into sea
Pyongyang has made putting a spy satellite into orbit a priority of its military modernisation programme.
US chip designer Nvidia forecasts Q3 rev above target, shares soar
Forecast beat expectations by billions of dollars, a continuing boom in generative AI tech that it powers almost alone.
Trump lawyer Giuliani surrenders, booked in Georgia election case
Prosecutors say the former New York City mayor sought to subvert state election results along with Trump and 17 others.
US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan
The deal with Taiwan, which has not yet been finalised, would exacerbate soaring tensions between the US and China.
Wagner’s boss Yevgeny Prigozhin on crashed plane: What to know
Russia's Prigozhin was listed as a passenger on a private jet that crashed north of Moscow with no survivors.
Life of Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of Wagner mercenary group
Prigozhin rose to prominence after taking an increasingly visible role in the war in Ukraine.