Russia preparing for military confrontation with West, says Estonia

Russia preparing for military confrontation with West, says Estonia
Russia preparing for military confrontation with West, says Estonia

Russia preparing for military confrontation with West, says Estonia
Russian court toughens sentence for sociologist, hands him 5 years in prison
Russian court toughens sentence for sociologist, hands him 5 years in prison
IMF warns that any action on Russian assets needs 'sufficient legal support'

IMF warns that any action on Russian assets needs 'sufficient legal support'
Russia uses Zircon hypersonic missile in Ukraine for first time, researchers say

Russia uses Zircon hypersonic missile in Ukraine for first time, researchers say
European powers warn of spike in Russian propaganda before EU elections

European powers warn of spike in Russian propaganda before EU elections
Serbs in northern Kosovo rally against ban on Serbian dinar

Serbs in northern Kosovo rally against ban on Serbian dinar
Finland should stay calm amid Trump NATO rhetoric, president-elect says

Finland should stay calm amid Trump NATO rhetoric, president-elect says
Estonia's PM says Trump's NATO comments should be wake-up call for allies to invest in defense

Estonia's PM says Trump's NATO comments should be wake-up call for allies to invest in defense
Ukraine says Russian forces obtaining Musk's Starlink via third countries

Ukraine says Russian forces obtaining Musk's Starlink via third countries
Putin: Must pay special attention to containing Russian inflation

Putin: Must pay special attention to containing Russian inflation
Poland to make quality checks on all grain shipments from Ukraine, minister says

Poland to make quality checks on all grain shipments from Ukraine, minister says
'The hardest job in the world': Siberian shipyard workers brave freezing cold

'The hardest job in the world': Siberian shipyard workers brave freezing cold
Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink

Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink
Ukrainian family hopes for father's return from Russian captivity

Ukrainian family hopes for father's return from Russian captivity
Moldova police find Russian drone fragments near Ukraine border

Moldova police find Russian drone fragments near Ukraine border
Ukrainian man accused of espionage dies in Russian prison
Ukrainian man accused of espionage dies in Russian prison
Western officials criticize Trump's NATO comments

Western officials criticize Trump's NATO comments
Zelenskiy appoints ex-deputy defence minister Pavliuk as new ground forces chief

Zelenskiy appoints ex-deputy defence minister Pavliuk as new ground forces chief
Russia's military drone production ramping up, says defence minister

Russia's military drone production ramping up, says defence minister
Protesters demand Hungary's president quits over sex abuse case pardon

Protesters demand Hungary's president quits over sex abuse case pardon
In Kyiv, bipartisan US Congress delegation vows to get Ukraine aid through

In Kyiv, bipartisan US Congress delegation vows to get Ukraine aid through
Russian court detains woman for insulting WWII monument

Russian court detains woman for insulting WWII monument
Russia must pay for environmental damage in Ukraine, international group says

Russia must pay for environmental damage in Ukraine, international group says
Ukraine accuses Russia of intensifying chemical attacks on the battlefield
Ukraine accuses Russia of intensifying chemical attacks on the battlefield
Prague, Budapest hold up EU move to sanction violent Israeli settlers

Prague, Budapest hold up EU move to sanction violent Israeli settlers
Ukraine must find innovative ways to fight, new commander says

Ukraine must find innovative ways to fight, new commander says
Zelenskiy names ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi 'hero of Ukraine'

Zelenskiy names ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi 'hero of Ukraine'
Moscow calls Ukraine's new Russian-born army chief a traitor, says he won't win

Moscow calls Ukraine's new Russian-born army chief a traitor, says he won't win
Factbox-What did Putin say on war and peace, WW3 and AI?

Factbox-What did Putin say on war and peace, WW3 and AI?
Ukraine says air force shoots down 10 out of 16 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine says air force shoots down 10 out of 16 Russian drones overnight
For disabled boy in Ukraine's war-ravaged east, volunteers are a lifeline

For disabled boy in Ukraine's war-ravaged east, volunteers are a lifeline
Putin, in rare US interview, says Russia has no interest in wider war

Putin, in rare US interview, says Russia has no interest in wider war
Slovakia approves criminal law reforms that sparked protests

Slovakia approves criminal law reforms that sparked protests
US will work effectively with new Ukraine military chief -Pentagon official
US will work effectively with new Ukraine military chief -Pentagon official
Zelenskiy confirms prisoner swap with Russia, with 100 Ukrainians returned

Zelenskiy confirms prisoner swap with Russia, with 100 Ukrainians returned
Georgian parliament approves ruling party nominee Kobakhidze as new PM

Georgian parliament approves ruling party nominee Kobakhidze as new PM
Ukraine's popular 'Iron General' replaced as war grinds on

Ukraine's popular 'Iron General' replaced as war grinds on
Factbox-Five facts about Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's new army chief

Factbox-Five facts about Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine's new army chief
Polish PM says U.S. Republicans should be ashamed for not backing Ukraine aid

Polish PM says U.S. Republicans should be ashamed for not backing Ukraine aid
Putin and Xi reject US 'interference', praise their own ties and trade - Kremlin

Putin and Xi reject US 'interference', praise their own ties and trade - Kremlin
Albania delays ratification of migrant deal with Italy
Albania delays ratification of migrant deal with Italy
Ukraine says it downed 11 out of 17 Russia-launched drones
Ukraine says it downed 11 out of 17 Russia-launched drones
Explainer-Why Indonesia's parliamentary election matters

Explainer-Why Indonesia's parliamentary election matters
Putin says Russia is working to free hostages in Gaza conflict

Putin says Russia is working to free hostages in Gaza conflict
Germany not big enough to fill gap if US stops Ukraine weapons supply

Germany not big enough to fill gap if US stops Ukraine weapons supply
Slovaks protest criminal law reform as key vote looms

Slovaks protest criminal law reform as key vote looms
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years