Three killed in strike on central Kyiv, Ukraine says
Posted on Saturday January 18, 2025

The attack shattered windows caused a fire in a non-residential building, authorities say.


'War will last as long as Russia does': Ukrainian talk of victory fades as Trump returns
Posted on Friday January 17, 2025

Those fighting for Ukraine and those who have lost loved ones hope to end the war with Russia on their own terms.


Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties
Posted on Friday January 17, 2025

The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.


Russia jails lawyers who acted for late opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Posted on Friday January 17, 2025

The trio were arrested as authorities intensified pressure on the jailed Kremlin critic, who died last February.


Passenger clings to German high-speed train and survives
Posted on Friday January 17, 2025

He jumped on when it pulled out of the station before he had finished his smoking break, police say.


Raids targeting anti-corruption chief rock Hungary's government
Posted on Friday January 17, 2025

Ferenc Biro is suspected of corruption and abuse of authority but says it is politically motivated.


'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
Posted on Friday January 17, 2025

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.


No convictions for breaching sanctions on Russia
Posted on Friday January 17, 2025

Sanctions were introduced after the Crimea annexation in 2014 and the wider invasion of Ukraine in 2022.