UK sanctions Russian intelligence agency GRU over Novichok poisoning

From Litvinenko to Skripals and Bulgarians: UK-Russian tensions this century

From Litvinenko to Skripals and Bulgarians: UK-Russian tensions this century
Putin authorised 2018 Novichok poisoning of ex-Russian spy Skripal, UK inquiry says

Putin authorised 2018 Novichok poisoning of ex-Russian spy Skripal, UK inquiry says
UK inquiry to announce findings into woman's 2018 Novichok poisoning

UK inquiry to announce findings into woman's 2018 Novichok poisoning
Afghan Taliban minister says US shooting has nothing to do with his people or government

Afghan Taliban minister says US shooting has nothing to do with his people or government
Hong Kong family returns to scene of deadly blaze to find 'everything vanished'

Hong Kong family returns to scene of deadly blaze to find 'everything vanished'
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159
Hong Kong apartment fire toll hits 159, infant among dead

Hong Kong apartment fire toll hits 159, infant among dead
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
UK police must act urgently to prevent sex crimes against women, says report

UK police must act urgently to prevent sex crimes against women, says report
Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156

Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156
Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition

Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition
Prison guard says Luigi Mangione, alleged CEO killer, spoke of 3D-printed gun

Prison guard says Luigi Mangione, alleged CEO killer, spoke of 3D-printed gun
Tajikistan says five Chinese nationals killed in cross-border attacks from Afghanistan in past week
Tajikistan says five Chinese nationals killed in cross-border attacks from Afghanistan in past week
Four dead after 14 people shot at family gathering in Stockton, California

Four dead after 14 people shot at family gathering in Stockton, California
Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says
Abductors kill priest in Nigeria after a month in captivity, church leader says
Abductors kill priest in Nigeria after a month in captivity, church leader says
Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration

Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration
UN says Israeli forces' killing of two West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'

UN says Israeli forces' killing of two West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'
Factbox-How does the Hong Kong tower fire compare to other recent building blazes?

Factbox-How does the Hong Kong tower fire compare to other recent building blazes?
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank who appeared to be surrendering

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank who appeared to be surrendering
National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint

National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint
Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 83 with scores missing

Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 83 with scores missing
National Guard soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

National Guard soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House
Italy's Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts

Italy's Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts
Gunman deemed unfit for trial in Colorado abortion clinic shooting dies in prison

Gunman deemed unfit for trial in Colorado abortion clinic shooting dies in prison
New Zealand woman jailed for life over 'suitcase murders' of her two children
New Zealand woman jailed for life over 'suitcase murders' of her two children
Wisconsin woman convicted in 'Slenderman' stabbing captured after weekend escape
Wisconsin woman convicted in 'Slenderman' stabbing captured after weekend escape
Former British soldier wanted in Kenya for murder refused bail
Former British soldier wanted in Kenya for murder refused bail
Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death

Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teens in escalating West Bank violence

Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teens in escalating West Bank violence
Mexico arrests alleged mastermind in popular mayor's killing

Mexico arrests alleged mastermind in popular mayor's killing
Saudi crown prince hosted at friendlier US Congress

Saudi crown prince hosted at friendlier US Congress
Car ramming and stabbing attack in West Bank kills Israeli, 71

Car ramming and stabbing attack in West Bank kills Israeli, 71
Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer'

Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer'
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence

Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence
Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder

Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder
Paris police shoot and wound man with knife at Montparnasse station

Paris police shoot and wound man with knife at Montparnasse station
Israeli parliament advances death penalty bill backed by Ben-Gvir

Israeli parliament advances death penalty bill backed by Ben-Gvir
Mali woman who praised army on TikTok abducted and executed, state TV reports
Mali woman who praised army on TikTok abducted and executed, state TV reports
Former British soldier arrested over alleged Kenyan murder
Former British soldier arrested over alleged Kenyan murder
Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico contained, US official says

Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico contained, US official says
Teenager identified as killer of assassinated Mexican mayor

Teenager identified as killer of assassinated Mexican mayor
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