The Ukrainian tricked by Russian spies into sabotaging his own nation
An unemployed 27-year-old tempted by an online job offer found himself carrying a remote-controlled bomb into an apartment block
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The Ukrainian tricked by Russian spies into sabotaging his own nation
An unemployed 27-year-old tempted by an online job offer found himself carrying a remote-controlled bomb into an apartment block
Zelensky’s fight for survival is more personal than ever
After losing his most trusted aide to a corruption scandal and growing questions about Ukraine’s war strategy, the president faces the prospect of defections
Russian blitz on Kyiv leaves more than 500,000 without power
Kremlin unleashes drones and missiles on Ukrainian capital, damaging vital energy infrastructure as winter closes in
Russia pounds Ukrainian power plants with drones and missiles
An apartment block was also hit in the latest strikes, which left at least seven people dead and caused power cuts across the country
China’s chilling stolen data plot for everyone in Britain
Beijing’s ‘harvest now/decrypt later’ strategy means even encrypted personal information could be cracked within months
Suspected Russian drones force Danish airspace to shut
Nato countries on alert over suspected ‘shadow war’ operation after disruption at sites including Copenhagen airport and Denmark’s largest military airbase
Unmasked: 13 Russian officers who led ‘war crime’ troops in Bucha
Bucha was the war's bloodiest civilian massacre. These 13 commanders led the troops accused of rape, torture and execution
Carlo Acutis and the secret process of how a saint is made
As the sanctification of Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s influencer’, is celebrated in the Vatican, the mysterious process — and cost — of official recognition is revealed
On patrol in Seoul with the hologram police — projected to cut crime
South Korea’s capital city is beaming in lifesize images of policemen as a deterrent to drunken violence and robbery
US moves B-2 stealth bombers as Israel-Iran conflict continues
The warplanes appear to be heading to Guam in the Pacific, where America has an airbase within range of Iran
Israeli attack at aid site ‘killed 31’, says Hamas health ministry
Israel said it was unaware of injuries after reports tanks opened fire on Palestinians, while an Israeli-backed aid distribution group has denied the allegations
Israeli airstrike kills nine of doctor’s ten children
British surgeon at mother’s hospital says the Gaza-based family had no political connections
Pope Leo XIV faces his first diplomatic test — from China
The state-run group that regulates Catholicism in the country has ‘elected’ two bishops including one for Xinxiang, which has jailed the one appointed by Rome
Explosions in Kashmir hours after India and Pakistan agree ceasefire
It was unclear who set off the blasts or what they were aimed at. Military chiefs had earlier confirmed a ceasefire and said sides were due to meet
Italians miss papal pomp at Castel Gandolfo — the town Francis deserted
The hilltop town near Rome lost 90 per cent of its business when the late pontiff said it was too luxurious for him. Now the country is losing faith too
Pope Francis funeral: With sad hearts, the faithful said farewell
Hundreds of thousands of mourners packed St Peter’s Square and lined the streets of Rome to send the Pope to his final resting place
After a brush with death, Pope Francis has unfinished business to do
The Pope, who shows no signs of stepping down in the coming months, faces a pressing in-tray of issues that will determine his legacy
Pope going home after five weeks in hospital
The 88-year-old, who survived several critical breathing episodes, will require two months of convalescence
Who picks the next pope? Meet the pious powerbrokers
There are 138 cardinals with their own political leanings and ambitions eligible to vote on the candidates to succeed Francis
As Pope Francis lies sick, the race to be his successor is here already
His health hangs in the balance, but the cardinals who will choose his successor are locked in a battle for influence just like the Oscar-nominated film Conclave
British couple’s motorcycle quest for ‘good life’ ended in Iran jail
The family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who were travelling to Australia when they were arrested, are concerned for their safety
Golden Helmet stolen in explosive heist at Dutch museum
‘Priceless’ gold and silver artefacts from the 5th century BC were taken in the early morning raid on an exhibition about the Dacian empire
North Korean POWs will feel like they’ve ‘stepped out of a time machine’
Russia is deploying soldiers sent by Kim Jong-un who do not know which country they are in and will be surprised by hot running water. Thousands have been killed or wounded
The AfD wants to make itself respectable. Will Elon Musk help?
In a battle to convince mainstream German voters that it is not a danger to the country, the hard-right party has an ally as divisive as anyone
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