Russia Accuses Ukraine of New Year's Drone Strike
Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 at a New Year's Eve celebration in Kherson. The claims follow a debunked report of a strike on Putin's palace. Read the latest.
Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 at a New Year's Eve celebration in Kherson. The claims follow a debunked report of a strike on Putin's palace. Read the latest.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy states a peace agreement is 90% ready but warns against a 'weak' deal. Russia's claim of a Ukrainian drone targeting Putin's residence is dismissed by Kyiv and US intelligence as 'laughable'. Read the latest developments.
Ella Baron's poignant New Year's Eve cartoon for 2026 depicts global anxieties, with the looming figures of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin casting a long shadow over celebrations. Explore the artist's sharp political commentary.
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A major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow has left hundreds of thousands without power. Read the latest on the strikes, blackouts, and Russia's response.
An investigation reveals Vladimir Putin's alleged £100 million ultra-luxury palace in occupied Crimea, featuring a cryochamber, gold jacuzzi, and private hospital. Explore the lavish details.
Russia claims to have deployed new Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus following an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence. Kyiv dismisses the claims as 'fake news'.
Ukraine's foreign minister says Moscow provided no evidence for the alleged drone strike on Putin's residence, calling it a 'signature tactic' to justify future attacks. Read the latest diplomatic developments.
Russia has placed its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system on combat duty in Belarus, capable of reaching the UK in 11 minutes. This move coincides with talks between Zelensky and Trump.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy states victory is impossible without American backing. Putin orders a renewed offensive to seize the Zaporizhzhia region. Read the latest from day 1,406 of the war.
Donald Trump reacts to Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin's state residence, calling it 'not the right time'. The former US president also confirmed US action in Venezuela.
Donald Trump expressed anger after Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine attacked his residence, a charge Kyiv denies as a 'Russian lie' threatening peace talks. Read the latest on the diplomatic crisis.
Over 500,000 drone users risk breaking UK law from January 1st. New rules require a free online theory test and Flyer ID for drones over 100g. Learn how to comply.
Donald Trump claims a Ukraine peace deal is '95% done', but with Putin's maximalist goals unchanged and Trump unwilling to pressure him, analysts see little progress. Explore the diplomatic stalemate.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump to push a 20-point peace plan. Analysis suggests Vladimir Putin's unchanged stance presents a major test for Trump's diplomacy. Read the latest on the Ukraine war negotiations.
Poland is constructing a €2bn, multi-layered anti-drone defence system along its eastern border with Belarus and Russia. The project, prompted by recent airspace incursions, aims for completion within two years.
Russian opposition leader Sergei Udaltsov sentenced to six years for 'justifying terrorism'. The Putin critic denounces verdict as 'shameful' and begins hunger strike.
A powerful Christmas Day cartoon by Nicola Jennings skewers the controversial alliance between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. See the full analysis and political commentary here.
Vladimir Putin used his annual TV event to blame Kyiv for stalled peace talks and gloat over EU moves, while Russians voiced economic worries. Analysis suggests no change in Russia's war course.
Ukrainian intelligence sources confirm a drone strike on the Russian tanker Qendil, part of a 'shadow fleet' evading sanctions. President Putin vows retaliation. Read the latest.
Former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake wins High Court case after judge rules surgery was 'neither reasonable nor logical', ending his career. Read the full story.
Vodafone executives face parliamentary scrutiny over claims its commercial agreements harmed franchisees' mental health and finances. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump gives a wide-ranging interview to Vanity Fair, discussing Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin, and his potential future political ambitions. Read the full analysis here.
A father from Edmonton is taking legal action against Hamleys after a 4ft plastic panel fell two floors, injuring him during a Christmas shopping trip. He says he 'could have been killed'.
The parents of Murray Dowey, 16, who died by suicide after sextortion on Instagram, are suing Meta for wrongful death. The landmark UK case accuses the platform of prioritising profit over safety.
Former US President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a satirical cartoon by Ben Jennings. Explore the details and implications for free speech.
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit. We analyse the key claims, from alleged malice to jurisdiction issues in Florida.
US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.
Donald Trump files a $5bn lawsuit against the BBC for editing his Capitol speech. The broadcaster apologised, calling it an 'error of judgement'. Full details inside.
Ukraine's SBU obliterates a $400m Russian Varshavyanka-class submarine in Crimea using a 'sea baby' drone. The attack marks a historic naval blow amid ongoing peace talks. Read the full report.