Abdujalil Abdurasulov BBC News, Kyiv Emergency services of Sumy A Sumy region resident is evacuated from her village Russian forces are making gains in the Ukrainian north-eastern region of Sumy – a development that may be linked to Moscow’s attempts to create “buffer zones” along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities have said. The head of…
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denied he is trying to change the constitution so that he can stay on when his term ends in three years’ time. Erdogan has led Turkey for 22 years, first as prime minister from 2003 and then as its elected president since 2014. But he cannot run again unless…
BEIJING, CHINA – MARCH 06: Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, attends a new conference on economy for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 6, 2025 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s central bank and financial regulators announced sweeping plans on Wednesday…
Reuters The pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine is quickening. Talks are taking place in London between officials from the UK, Germany, France, Ukraine and the United States. Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Moscow for his fourth meeting with President Putin. And yet there is little clarity…
The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled. The brothers’ attorneys are attempting to have them resentenced to a lesser term, which could potentially make them eligible for freedom. Erik and Lyle were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills…
Chief Executive of Apple, Tim Cook gives a thumb’s up during a tour the Apple Headquarters on December 12, 2024 in London, England. Chris Jackson | Getty Images Apple has triumphed over an effort from the U.K. government to keep details secret of its appeal against an order to create a “backdoor” to iPhone users’ data….
A Belgian prince’s attempt to claim social security benefits on top of his six-figure royal allowance has been rejected by a court. Prince Laurent – the younger brother of King Philippe – received €388,000 (£295,850; $376,000) from state funds last year but said that his work entitles him and his family to social security. He…
William_potter | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. on Tuesday added dozens of Chinese tech companies to its export blacklist in its first such effort under the Donald Trump administration, as it doubles down on curtailing Beijing’s artificial intelligence and advanced computing capabilities. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security added 80…
Getty Images Starbucks is cutting 1,100 jobs and simplifying its menu in the US as it tries to improve flagging business in its home market. The first items to get the axe include the Royal English Breakfast Latte, White Hot Chocolate and several kinds of blended frappuccinos. But Starbucks said more offerings would be cut,…
Thames Water utility van in the Cty of London on 3rd December 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Thames Water Utilities Ltd is a large private utility company responsible for the water supply and waste water treatment in most of Greater London and surrounding areas in England. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images) Mike…
