Russia's top general tells troops to keep carving out 'buffer zones' in Ukraine

Ukraine targets Moscow with drones, Russia says
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones, Russia says
Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump

Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump
Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill

Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill
Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks

Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks
Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack

Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
Moody's cuts Budapest's rating to junk due to row with national government

Moody's cuts Budapest's rating to junk due to row with national government
Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus
Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'

Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'
Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence

Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying
Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region

Putin tells army to press on with campaign to take southern Ukrainian region
Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts

Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts
Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent

Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent
Zaporizhzhia power plant could restart in 18 months once the war ends, head says

Zaporizhzhia power plant could restart in 18 months once the war ends, head says
Zelenskiy says 20-point peace plan should be put to referendum in Ukraine

Zelenskiy says 20-point peace plan should be put to referendum in Ukraine
Putin and Trump do not support European-Ukrainian temporary ceasefire idea, the Kremlin says

Putin and Trump do not support European-Ukrainian temporary ceasefire idea, the Kremlin says
Kosovo's ruling party set to win vote, exit poll shows

Kosovo's ruling party set to win vote, exit poll shows
Russian attack damages Kherson heating plant
Russian attack damages Kherson heating plant
Ukraine's DTEK says power restored to 1 million Kyiv-area households

Ukraine's DTEK says power restored to 1 million Kyiv-area households
Trump says US and Ukraine 'a lot closer' on peace deal but "thorny issues" remain

Trump says US and Ukraine 'a lot closer' on peace deal but "thorny issues" remain
Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says

Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says
Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win

Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win
Russia downs 111 Ukrainian drones in three hours, defence ministry says

Russia downs 111 Ukrainian drones in three hours, defence ministry says
Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack

Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack
Explainer-What lies ahead for Ukraine's contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant?

Explainer-What lies ahead for Ukraine's contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant?
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
Two Polish airports reopen after temporary closure due to Russian strikes on Ukraine
Two Polish airports reopen after temporary closure due to Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
Russia likely placing new hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find

Russia likely placing new hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find
Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine territory, guarantees

Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine territory, guarantees
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Putin sends a signal to Trump on Ukraine proposals

Putin sends a signal to Trump on Ukraine proposals
Zelenskiy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on Sunday

Zelenskiy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on Sunday
Russian drones damage foreign-flagged vessels in southern ports, Ukraine says
Russian drones damage foreign-flagged vessels in southern ports, Ukraine says
Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says

Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says
Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on January 25, state media reports
Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on January 25, state media reports
Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelenskiy says
Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy

Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy
Russia is analysing US documents on Ukraine peace deal, Kremlin says

Russia is analysing US documents on Ukraine peace deal, Kremlin says
Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says

Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Trump-backed Asfura wins Honduras presidency after disputed election

Trump-backed Asfura wins Honduras presidency after disputed election
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