Russian elite could turn on Putin as Russia leader walks tightrope over Ukraine war costs
The scale of any spending rests entirely on Putin as no major budget decisions are made without his approval
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Scarcelli earthquake LIVE: Italy rocked by 6.2 magnitude quake with hundreds feeling impac
Italy has been rocked by a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Scarcelli, with hundreds of people reporting feeling the impact after the quake struck.
Trump reconsiders $1.8 billion ally compensation fund amid Republican backlash
President Donald Trump was said to be reconsidering a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund on Monday, created as part of a settlement with the IRS, amid legal challenges and growing opposition from Republicans. The Justice Department has pause…
Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Italy
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again
Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction.
Toy Story 5 shows ‘terror’ of children’s screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children’s attention.
Trump Stands to Gain a Key Ally in Colombia’s Upcoming Election
Abelardo De La Espriella, a hard-line candidate on the right facing a left-wing rival in a presidential runoff, has pledged to crush drug traffickers.
Trump administration drops $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.
Trump administration drops $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.
UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds
Net zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI EconomicsMore than a million jobs, higher wages, nearly half a trillion pounds in investment in the pipeline – the UK’s green economy is powering ahea…