WorldElon Musk: Ukraine’s use of SpaceX satellites risks starting World War IIIBillionaire calls support for Ukraine's defence against Putin a difficult moral question.13 Feb 11:17 PM
WorldMoldovan leader reveals Russian plot to topple governmentA plot to use "external saboteurs" is revealed.13 Feb 05:43 PM
WorldRussia continues to shell UkraineUkrainian officials say Moscow is having trouble launching its large-scale offensive.12 Feb 05:49 PM
WorldRussia hits key bridge with its first drone boat attack of the warRussia deploys boat drone for the first time since the war began.12 Feb 01:21 AM
WorldHilltop coal-mining town a tactical prizeVuhledar has emerged as a critical hot spot in the fight for the Donetsk province.11 Feb 09:16 PM
WorldFamily feud erupts over Russian tycoon’s fortune after his mysterious deathA bitter feud has erupted over a Russian oligarch’s fortune.11 Feb 08:01 AM
WorldRussian dominatrix poisons lookalike with cake to steal her identityDominatrix convicted of attempted murder after feeding her enemy poisoned cheesecake.11 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldPutin launches major Ukraine offensive with hail of missilesMoscow launches its heaviest bombardment since the start of the war.10 Feb 11:00 PM
OlympicsParis Olympics faces crisis as Zelenskyy says 'no place' for RussiaRussia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has sparked a war of its own within the Olympic world10 Feb 06:54 PM
WorldZelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membershipZelenskyy made the appeal at end of short trip outside Ukraine seeking new weaponry.09 Feb 06:06 PM
WorldUS dismisses ‘utterly false’ report on Nord Stream pipeline bombingsBombshell report claiming US bombed Nord Stream pipelines blasted as 'utterly false'.09 Feb 05:16 AM
Royals'Freedom will win': Zelenskyy visits UK, meets PM, King in push for fighter jetsThe embattled leader made surprise visit to Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons.08 Feb 05:54 PM
World‘Strong indications’ Putin approved missile supply, as MH17 inquiry endsBut insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or other suspects and inquiry suspended.08 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldGermany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge tanks for UkraineBelgium has also shown interest in participating in latest military aid.07 Feb 06:38 PM
WorldWho is helping? The massive aid effort underway after Turkey quakeEngineers, soldiers, paramedics, search dogs & handlers on way as world pitches in.07 Feb 06:04 PM
WorldRussia applies pressure as Ukraine anniversary nearsMoscow musters additional forces ahead of the anniversary of February 24 invasion.06 Feb 05:48 PM
CommoditiesEurope bans Russian diesel, other oil products over UkraineThe aim: hurt Moscow’s finances while avoiding a price spike. But will it work?05 Feb 10:18 PM
WorldRussia - Ukraine war: Former Israeli PM says Putin promised not to kill ZelenskyyFormer Israeli PM Naftali Bennett was an unlikely intermediary in the war’s first weeks.05 Feb 09:58 PM
WorldUkraine ‘hits factory making parts for Crimea bridge’Suspected stealth strike by Kyiv’s military targets plant in Russian border city.05 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandKiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapThe swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.04 Feb 07:21 PM
WorldDozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapElsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.04 Feb 05:24 PM
WorldChina’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over USChina maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.03 Feb 05:39 PM
WorldEU prepares more sanctions against Russia for first anniversary of war in UkraineEU to unveil 10th package of sanctions on Feb 24, the anniversary of Russia's invasion.03 Feb 04:54 PM
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PremiumPremiumWorldSoaring death toll gives grim insight into Russian tacticsNew York Times: Moscow is sending poorly trained recruits to the front lines.03 Feb 06:00 AM
WorldSunak marks 100 days as UK PM as problems mountLeader who calmed financial markets after Liz Truss’ disastrous tenure faces many issues.02 Feb 06:20 PM
WorldRussia hits more civilian targets, EU officials visit Kyiv5 dead in more strikes in Kramatorsk after apartment building attack killed 3, wounded 21.02 Feb 04:27 PM
WorldRaid on lair of ‘Bond villain’ who helped launch Zelenskyy’s careerThe 'warlord oligarch' infamously keeps a shark tank in his office to intimidate visitors.01 Feb 11:52 PM
WorldRussia reportedly eyeing eastern Ukraine pushUkrainian officials say Russia is mustering its military might in the Luhansk region.01 Feb 09:14 PM
WorldUkraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank dealsThe US and Britain have refused to provide warplanes to Ukraine.31 Jan 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow an oligarch may have recruited the FBI agent who investigated himNew York Times: How one of the FBI's top agents may have flipped sides.31 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldBoris Johnson reveals Putin threatened to kill him in missile strikeRussian President warned Johnson 'it would only take a minute', former UK PM says.30 Jan 09:22 AM
WorldFriends mourn Kiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw who was killed in UkraineFriends and volunteers gathered at Kyiv’s St Sophia’s Cathedral to say goodbye.29 Jan 10:32 PM
OpinionWill Western tanks give Ukraine the victory?OPINION: Weighing the likely effect of adding Leopard 2 tanks to the conflict.29 Jan 04:00 PM
