Russia
Judo Grand Slam event in Ekaterinburg sets stage for world championships
Japan dominated in the latest events in the Judo Grand Slam event in Ekaterinburg.
Sharapova to play Wimbledon qualification rounds
Maria Sharapova to enter qualification rounds for Wimbledon
Syria and Russia condemn US strikes in Tanf
Russia labels US-led air strikes near Syria's border with Jordan 'unacceptable' and a violation of Syrian sovereignty.
Russian foreign minister denies Trump handed over classified information
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has met with his Cypriot counterpart on Thursday.
Russian minister hints at using cinema ticket prices to hit back at foreign films
Vladimir Medinsky told MPs that film producers can't compete with Hollywood blockbusters with huge budgets.
Trump slams probe into him as "single greatest witch hunt"
His initial response was seen as moderate, but now President Trump has lashed out at the appointment of a special counsel to investigate possible links between his team and…
Ex-FBI boss Mueller named to lead Trump-Russia probe
Robert Mueller's appointment has been welcomed on both sides in Congress; Donald Trump insists it will confirm nothing untoward.
Pressure mounts on Trump over relationship with Russia
US President Donald Trump has claimed that no politician in history has been treated worse than him.
Is impeaching President Trump possible?
Amid doubts over the sacking of FBI director Comey and attempts to influence the investigation into the Trump campaign, President Trump is facing questions about…
Donald Trump delivers speech amid Russia-probe furore
US president delivers first speech since facing accusations of trying to cover-up his campaign’s links to Russia at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London…
Senators call on Trump to reveal information about Russian meeting
US senators are calling on President Donald Trump to disclose what exactly was said during a meeting with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.
Trump defends giving Russia highly classified intelligence
Donald Trump has defended giving Russia's foreign minister highly classified information relating to potential terror attacks.
Ukraine blocks Russia's answer to Facebook and Google
Russia's Facebook and Google equivalents have been banned in Ukraine - hitting millions of web surfers.
White House denies claims Trump disclosed classified information to Russia
Monday was another tough day for President Donald Trump in the press.
US accuses Syria of mass murder at prison dubbed 'human slaughterhouse'
The US has accused the Syrian government of murdering inmates on mass at a military prison.
Oil prices jump as biggest producers plan to extend output cuts
Saudi Arabia and Russia have agreed to pump less through until March 2018 to further cut the huge amount of oil in storage around the world.
Moscow residents try to turn back the bulldozers
Redevelopment in Moscow is starting to tear down much-loved homes to build high-rises, and people are starting to protest at being forced out by big money.
Four civilians die as artillery fire continues in eastern Ukraine
With no let-up in the shelling along eastern Ukraine's ceasefire line, four people die when a shell lands in the courtyard of their house.
Trump warns former FBI boss against speaking to the press, hints at White House "tapes"
President Trump warns ousted FBI boss James Comey against talking to media, hints there may be tapes he would use to counter Comey's accounts.
Israel's UN ambassador says Fatah guilty of supporting Palestinian terrorists
Presidents Putin and Abbas meet in Sochi as Middle East peace process continues to stagnate.