As temperatures plunge to -19°C, Kyiv faces a humanitarian crisis following Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Residents describe a desperate struggle for heat and light, echoing the war's darkest early days. Read the full report.
Kyiv residents endure -20C temperatures in emergency shelters after a major Russian strike on 9 January crippled power and heating. Read the full report.
A senior Russian embassy official is found dead in Nicosia, one day after a prominent Putin-linked tycoon vanishes from Limassol. Cypriot authorities investigate amid heightened tensions.
Over 1,000 Kyiv apartment blocks remain without power and heating after a severe Russian bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure during a deadly cold snap. Read the latest on the crisis.
Emergency crews in Kyiv set up warming tents after Russian attacks left thousands without power and heating. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday. Read the latest from day 1,418 of the war.
The UK government has earmarked £200 million to ready its armed forces for deployment to Ukraine as part of a multinational peacekeeping force, following a landmark agreement with France and Ukraine.
A dramatic week captured in images: Venezuela's president captured, Russian strikes on Kyiv, US protests, and Storm Goretti hits Britain. See the world's defining moments.
Russia fired its new hypersonic Oreshnik missile at western Ukraine overnight, claiming retaliation for a drone attack on Putin's residence. The strike damaged critical infrastructure and killed one in Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he lacks a clear answer from European allies on security guarantees if Russia attacks again. Meanwhile, Russian strikes cripple power in two regions.
Sophie Pinkham's new book explores how Russia's vast taiga, home to 642bn trees, has defined its history, literature, and wars. Discover the forest's enduring power.
Russian overnight strikes killed two, including at a Kyiv hospital, forcing evacuations in -8C cold. The attacks come as European leaders gather in Paris to seek a breakthrough on a Ukraine peace plan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy names former Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland as an economic development adviser amid a major government reshuffle in Kyiv.
From Nicolás Maduro's US court appearance to a Russian drone strike on a Kyiv hospital and Japan's annual calligraphy contest. See the world through Monday's most compelling images.
Russia accuses Kyiv of a major escalation in drone warfare, with attacks deep into its territory. Read the latest on the conflict's evolving dynamics.
Ukraine's president hopes for a US summit by end of January to discuss ending the war, but vows to continue defence if diplomacy fails. Read the latest from Kyiv.
With Western imports blocked, Russian winemakers are expanding production. But in a blind tasting, Moscow drinkers still preferred German wine. Discover the patriotic push transforming Russia's vineyards.
Amid sanctions, Russian winemakers are boosting production and quality, claiming world-class potential. But does the taste match the ambition? Our exclusive blind test in Moscow reveals the verdict.
Exclusive report from a Kyiv rehabilitation centre where British military doctors help Ukrainian soldiers who lost limbs. Discover stories of resilience and innovative treatment. Read the full story.
US military air and drone strikes have surged globally under President Trump, with ACLED data showing a more than doubling of operations since 2024. Key targets include Somalia, Yemen, and a new front in Venezuela.
Ukrainian drone attacks target Tuapse oil refinery and Black Sea ports, hitting wheat ships. Russia's strikes threaten global food security as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest.
As Russian attacks intensify, Kyiv activists fight to save the city's crumbling art nouveau mansions from both bombs and developers. A story of cultural defiance.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump in Florida for critical talks on a US-brokered peace plan, as Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv and Kherson. Read the latest updates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to Florida for critical peace talks with Donald Trump following a massive Russian air assault on Kyiv. A 20-point peace plan is 90% ready.
A massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv has killed at least one person and injured 28, leaving a third of the city without heating. The assault comes just before President Zelenskyy's crucial meeting with Donald Trump. Read the latest
A massive overnight Russian assault on Kyiv killed one and injured over 20, as Poland scrambled jets. The attack comes hours before a critical Trump-Zelensky peace summit. Read the latest.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for critical talks with Donald Trump and European leaders following a large-scale Russian missile attack on Kyiv that injured at least eleven people. Read the latest on the diplomatic push for a Ukraine peace deal.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Poland closes airspace. Zelenskyy and Trump prepare for key talks on a 20-point peace plan, while Russia deploys new missiles in Belarus. Read the latest.
US Christmas Day military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria have been celebrated by key Trump allies as a decisive move to protect Christians. Read the full reaction.
Two police officers and a civilian are killed in a Moscow car bombing. The incident follows the assassination of a Russian general in a similar attack earlier this week.
Russian missile and drone attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and casualties as temperatures plummet. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.