World Where was Putin – and what could have caused this plane crash? Here’s what we know so far August 23, 2023 A private jet with 10 people on board has crashed in Russia – with the man who led a short-lived mutiny against the country’s top brass on the passenger list.…
World India joins exclusive club after successful moon landing – with innovative, low-cost spacecraft August 23, 2023 Nearly four years ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged the director of India’s space agency who was reduced to tears after losing Chandrayaan-2 – his country’s first attempt to…
World Greece investigating whether organised arson groups to blame for deadly wildfires August 23, 2023 Greece is investigating whether organised arson groups are to blame for wildfires which now left at least 20 people dead. Greece‘s largest current fire has now been burning for five…
World Body of man believed to have died in 2001 found in Austrian Alps August 23, 2023 The remains of a man who is believed to have died in an accident on a glacier 22 years ago have been found high in the Austrian Alps. Police said…
World India has become first country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole August 23, 2023 India has become the first country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole. Chandrayaan-3 was aiming to become the first spacecraft to touch down in a region…
World Polls open in Zimbabwe as opposition seeks to break governing party’s 43-year rule August 23, 2023 The polls in Zimbabwe have opened as the country votes on a president, parliament and local council positions. It will be the second general election since long-time repressive leader Robert…
World Spain’s victorious Women’s World Cup side parade trophy through Madrid August 21, 2023 Spain began their reign as Women’s World Cup champions by arriving home to a hero’s welcome on the streets of Madrid. Fans packed the streets of the Spanish capital on…
World Spain’s FA chief says sorry after kissing player on the lips following their World Cup victory August 21, 2023 The head of Spain’s football federation has apologised after kissing a player on the lips following their Women’s World Cup victory. Luis Rubiales faced a backlash for his behaviour towards…
World India announces moon lander days from touching down – as Russian craft crashes August 21, 2023 India could be about to take one giant leap ahead of Russia in the space race – with its latest lunar mission just days away from attempting to land. India’s…
World Spain’s World Cup match-winner found out father had died after game August 20, 2023 The Spanish star who scored the match-winning goal against England in Sunday’s World Cup final found out her father had died after the game. Olga Carmona’s 29th minute strike was…
World Police intervene to stop pre-G20 meeting after Modi criticised August 20, 2023 Indian police have intervened to stop a conference where the country’s prime minister Narendra Modi was accused of using the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit to boost his party’s chances in…
World Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into moon August 20, 2023 Russia has reported that its Luna-25 spacecraft which launched earlier this month has crashed into the moon. The unmanned robot lander crashed after it spun into uncontrolled orbit, Russia’s space…
World West Ham midfielder withdrawn from Brazil squad amid betting investigation August 19, 2023 West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been withdrawn from the Brazilian World Cup qualifiers squad amid concerns surrounding an FA and FIFA betting investigation. The investigation is believed to centre…
World West African leaders commit troops for intervention in coup-hit Niger August 18, 2023 Soldiers from 11 West African nations are “ready” to be sent into coup-hit Niger to restore ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, officials have said. It comes after leaders of the countries…
World Ukraine still resolute – but West wobbles as spring counteroffensive stalls August 18, 2023 Ukraine’s much-anticipated spring counteroffensive is now in its 10th week, with limited evidence of any significant breakthrough of the formidable Russian defences. President Zelenskyy remains laser-focused on his objective of…
World England v Spain – where to watch the Women’s World Cup final August 18, 2023 No more need for dreaming – England are in a World Cup final for the first time since 1966 and the hopes of a nation rest in the boots of…
World Drone hits Moscow building causing ‘powerful explosion’ three miles from Kremlin August 18, 2023 Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting Moscow in a drone attack after one smashed into a building causing a “powerful explosion”. It hit the Expo Center complex in central Moscow,…
World Police investigate Trump supporters who posted details of Georgia grand jurors online August 18, 2023 Police in Georgia are investigating threats to members of the grand jury which voted to charge Donald Trump over alleged election interference. The names and addresses of members of the…
World Emergency chief who defended wildfire siren decision quits – with hundreds still missing August 18, 2023 The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has abruptly resigned – a day after saying he had no regrets about not using sirens to warn residents of wildfires that…
World Sweden ‘averts attacks’ as terror alert level raised to second highest after Koran burnings August 17, 2023 Sweden’s prime minister says planned attacks against his country have been averted, as the security service raised the terror threat level to its second highest. The move to increase it…