World Erdogan declared winner in Turkey presidential election May 28, 2023 Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared himself victorious in the presidential run-off election, with leaders from around the world congratulating him. Polls closed at 5pm local time (3pm BST) and while…
World The West will be disappointed with Erdogan’s likely electoral success May 26, 2023 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will have been Vladimir Putin’s favourite in this election. A hard truth to swallow for his Nato allies who will have been hoping, albeit privately, for…
World Why Ukraine’s new F-16s will only really worry Putin if they come with the latest kit May 26, 2023 F-16s are on the way to Ukraine. US President Joe Biden‘s approval of the move at the G7 conference will certainly provide Ukraine with some much-needed aerial firepower – but…
World Russia, AI, climate change – The big threats can be overcome if we pull ourselves together | Adam Boulton May 25, 2023 What are the big threats to our way of life? This question was a lurking preoccupation at the London Defence Conference this week, attended by the prime minister and the…
World Iran says it has successfully launched 2,000km-range ballistic missile May 25, 2023 Iran has successfully launched a 2,000km-range (1,243m) ballistic missile, according to the country’s state media – two days after the chief of Israel’s armed forces raised the prospect of “action”…
World Russia accused of ‘staging’ pictures showing captured US-made vehicles in Belgorod May 24, 2023 Russia has accused the west of “growing involvement” in the conflict with Ukraine after releasing pictures of western-made military vehicles it claims were used in a border incursion. The images,…
World Millions preparing to flee homes as volcano spews ash and rock May 24, 2023 Millions of people in Mexico have been told to get ready to leave their homes as the country’s Popocatépetl volcano spews ash, rock and gas. Officials said people living downwind…
World Student ’caused fatal school dormitory fire because her phone was confiscated’ May 23, 2023 A fire which killed 19 people at a secondary school dormitory in Guyana was deliberately set by a student, according to an official. The suspect – who is among the…
World Police investigating Madeleine McCann disappearance to search reservoir in Portugal May 22, 2023 Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are to carry out new searches of a reservoir, Sky News understands. Officers will start work on Tuesday at the Arade dam, which…
World Ukraine says its troops are still advancing on devastated city of Bakhmut May 22, 2023 Ukraine has said its troops are still advancing on the flanks of the devastated city of Bakhmut, but that the “intensity” of their movement has decreased. On Saturday Russia said…
World China bans comedian Uncle Roger over series of jokes May 22, 2023 A Malaysian comedian has had his Chinese social media account suspended after poking fun at China in one of his shows. Nigel Ng, who goes by the name Uncle Roger,…
World Flights to Sicily suspended as Mount Etna spews volcanic ash onto runway May 21, 2023 Flights to eastern Sicily were disrupted on Sunday after the nearby Mount Etna volcano began to erupt, tipping black ash onto runways and vehicles. Video from the scene showed smoggy…
World Sudan’s warring factions agree to new ceasefire May 21, 2023 Sudan’s warring factions have agreed to a new seven-day ceasefire. The Sudanese army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces signed the deal in the Saudi city of Jeddah, as the…
World Russia’s defence ministry claims troops have taken control of Ukraine’s Bakhmut May 20, 2023 The head of Russian private army Wagner has claimed his fighters have completed the capture of eastern Ukrainian city Bakhmut, after the longest battle of the Ukraine war. Ukrainian defence…
World Putin’s ‘undefeatable’ missile was a costly illusion – the West can’t make the same mistake May 19, 2023 As Western supplies of high-tech weapons flow into Ukraine in preparation for the anticipated spring offensive, Russia is also trying to bolster its arsenal. It has resorted to trading SU-35…
World 15 million excess deaths worldwide were caused by COVID over two years May 19, 2023 Almost 15 million global excess deaths by the end of 2021 were caused by COVID, according to figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It estimates a total of…
World Doctor, 88, held captive by al Qaeda-linked militants for seven years freed May 19, 2023 An 88-year-old Australian doctor held hostage in Africa for more than seven years by al Qaeda-linked militants has been reunited with his family after being released. Dr Ken Elliott and…
World Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan expects arrest as police have ‘surrounded’ his house May 17, 2023 Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan says police have “surrounded” his house and his arrest is imminent. Mr Khan, 70, was arrested last Tuesday in a corruption case which sparked…
World France’s first lady calls out ‘cowardice’ of attack on her great-nephew May 16, 2023 France’s first lady has condemned the “cowardice” and “stupidity” of a physical attack on her great-nephew which took place on the sidelines of a protest against pension reforms. Police said…
World ‘Share your secrets about Ukraine war,’ CIA tells Russians May 16, 2023 The CIA has urged Russians to share their secrets about the Ukraine war in a new video posted on social media. The Russian-language video was first posted on Telegram –…