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Today: May 07, 2026

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Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say

Three Western intelligence officials from different countries have told The Associated Press that a campaign of targeted killings they blame on Russia has ramped up since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
World

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of spurning ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Ukraine accused Russia of flouting a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Wednesday by carrying out dozens of battlefield assaults, air strikes and

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of spurning ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
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Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones

Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine, ignoring a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv

Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones
Business|Europe|World

Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say

A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed five people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr

Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say
Europe|Political|World

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Arts|Europe|World

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal

Ukraine will seek clarification from U.S.

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal
Asia|Europe|World

Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war

Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war

Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
Political|US|World

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

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Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat

Russia will hold a slimmed-down version of its annual parade to celebrate victory in World War Two, without the usual display of weaponry, the Kremlin

Russia says it's scaling down WW2 victory parade due to Ukrainian threat
Africa|World

Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa

A series of reversals suffered by Mali's Moscow-backed military government has dented Russia's image as a self-styled security

Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa
Europe|Political|World

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported.

Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
MidEast|Political|World

Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do

Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi
Political|US|World

Trump says he speaks with Putin and Zelenskiy -Fox News

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Trump says he speaks with Putin and Zelenskiy -Fox News
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Russian defence minister visits North Korea

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in

Russian defence minister visits North Korea
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Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia

Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia

Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war

The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from

Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation

Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
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Two Russian LGBT groups say courts declared them 'extremist'

Two Russian LGBT organisations said on Thursday they had been designated by separate courts as "extremist", part of a widening crackdown on the gay and transgender community.

Two Russian LGBT groups say courts declared them 'extremist'
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Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say

Russia's economic contraction in the first two months of the year may prompt the central bank to cut its key rate faster than expected, some analysts

Russia's economic contraction may spur key rate cuts, analysts say
Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday criticised the former leadership of the International Olympic Committee as "shameful" and "cowardly" and said he hoped for a new

Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'
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Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements

Russian President Vladimir Putin can only meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the purpose of finalising agreements on the conflict, Russian news agencies quoted

Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements