Children among seven dead in Russia strike on Ukraine
Posted on Friday April 19, 2024

Russia hits cities in central Ukraine, as Kyiv claims to have downed a strategic Russian warplane.


After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help
Posted on Friday April 19, 2024

A crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m).


Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave
Posted on Friday April 19, 2024

World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.


Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate
Posted on Friday April 19, 2024

Reports say a witness saw a man entering the consulate carrying a grenade or explosive vest.


Three arrested over attack on Navalny ally
Posted on Friday April 19, 2024

Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March.


UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer
Posted on Friday April 19, 2024

The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.


Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky
Posted on Thursday April 18, 2024

Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader.


Germany holds two in suspected Russian attacks plot
Posted on Thursday April 18, 2024

The alleged spies are accused of planning sabotage attacks to undermine military aid for Ukraine.