Russia’s foreign minister visits Beijing to emphasise close ties with China
The authoritarian states, increasingly in dispute with democracies, seek to gain influence in Africa, the Middle East and South America.
World News|Apr 8
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Russia declares emergency in flood-hit region as evacuation efforts continue
The floods, caused by rising water levels in the Ural River, forced more than 4,000 people in the Orenburg region to evacuate.
World News|Apr 7
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Russia launches deadly drone attack on Kharkiv
Ukraine’s second-biggest city has become a frequent target for Russian troops in recent weeks.
World News|Apr 4
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations
The pop star has been recognised for an Instagram post encouraging people to vote, which led to more than 35,000 registrations.
World News|Apr 2
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Concerns over Pope’s health as he misses Good Friday procession in Rome
The Vatican made a last-minute announcement that the pontiff would instead be watching the Way of the Cross procession from his apartments.
World News|Mar 29
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Russia launches barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system
The bombardment in the west of Ukraine caused the Polish Armed Forces to scramble its own aircraft, the country’s operational command said on social .
World News|Mar 29
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Putin says the gunmen who carried out concert attack were Islamic extremists
He stopped short of saying who ordered the attack.
World News|Mar 25
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Russian officials call for harsh punishment for perpetrators of concert attack
More than 130 people were killed in the attack.
World News|Mar 25
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IS claims it carried out deadly attack at Moscow concert hall
The assailants threw explosives, triggering the massive blaze at Crocus City Hall, which can accommodate 6,000, according to Russian news outlets.
World News|Mar 22
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Gunmen launch deadly attack at Moscow concert hall
There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the raid at the Crocus City Hall, the worst terror attack in Russia in two decades.
World News|Mar 22
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Gunmen open fire at Moscow concert hall, say Russian news agencies
RIA Novosti said at least three people in combat fatigues fired weapons.
World News|Mar 22
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Russia launches attack on Ukraine’s power sector in sign of possible escalation
Many Ukrainians were plunged into darkness across several cities and at least five people were killed.
World News|Mar 22
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Russia attacks Ukraine’s largest hydroelectric plant amid overnight barrage
The deadly attacks on several power facilities have caused widespread outages.
World News|Mar 22
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Russian court rejects legal claim against prison by Alexei Navalny’s mother
Mr Navalny, the most persistent opponent of President Vladimir Putin, was serving a 19-year sentence when he died.
World News|Mar 21
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Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in first attack on Ukrainian capital in 44 days
Ukraine’s Emergency Service said 13 people were wounded, including one child, and that dozens of people were evacuated from their homes.
World News|Mar 21
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