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First phase of Ukraine war over – Russia

Russia says it will focus its invasion of Ukraine on “liberating” the east, signalling a possible shift in its strategy. The defence ministry said that the initial aims of the war were complete, and that Russia had reduced the combat...

Blinken: No regime change plans for Russian

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has denied that the United States has any plans to bring about regime change in Russia or anywhere else. Mr Blinken’s comments come a day after President Joe Biden said his Russian counterpart, Vladimir...

Russia submits Euro 2028 bid

Spineless world football bosses have been left shame-faced after Russia was allowed to bid for Euro 2028. In a move that left disbelieving FA chiefs stunned into silence, Russia announced a deadline-busting bid to host either the 2028 or 2032...

Ukrainian sailor tried to sink Russia’s yacht

A Ukrainian sailor has admitted trying to sink a yacht owned by the head of a Russian state arms firm in retaliation to the invasion of Ukraine. The 48m (157ft) Lady Anastasia, which belongs to Rosoboronexport director general, Alexander Mikheev,...

Ukraine: Dozens killed in attack on Kharkiv

Dozens of people have been killed in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, officials say. “Kharkiv has just been massively fired upon by grads (rockets). Dozens are dead and hundreds are wounded,” the interior ministry said on Facebook. The...

Anger at treatment of Africans fleeing Ukraine

Nigeria’s government has condemned reports that its citizens, and those of other African countrieshave been stopped from leaving war-torn Ukraine. Isaac, a Nigerian man trying to get into Poland, said border staff told him they were “not tending to Africans”. “We’ve...

Oil tops $105 after Russia attacks Ukraine

Oil prices jumped on Thursday, with Brent rising above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia attacked Ukraine exacerbating concerns about disruptions to global energy supply. Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air...

Global stocks plunge as Russia attacks Ukraine

Global stocks plunged after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, drawing condemnation from the West and making punishing sanctions all but certain. European stocks tumbled on Thursday. The FTSE 100 fell 3.3 percent in London, while France’s CAC...

Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Russia said the troops have not yet been deployed but will be on”peacekeeping” in the regions, which it has backed...

Russia: 84 out of 85 regions back Putin in vote allowing him to stay in power until 2036

Some critics are sceptical about the official voting figures, which show strong support for the Russian president. A majority of Russians have voted to approve amendments to the country's constitution which would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power...
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Next NPP gov’t to establish Hall of Fame in all regions, Tourism Minister reveals.

If given another mandate at this year’s general election, the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will establish Creative...
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