The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg on the Kremlin’s alternative reality as 2023 begins.
Putin nightmare as hospital treats 350 Russian soldiers in devastating blow for Moscow
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky used his New Year address to launch a blistering attack on the Russian leader, branding him a “coward” hiding behind his people.
Over 200 New Planets Discovered By Astronomers In 2022
The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has helped the quest to discover more exoplanets.
Colombia and Venezuela to fully reopen shared border
The two countries will allow passage of cargo and passenger transport via cross-border Tienditas Bridge from January 1.
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy and Putin both promise victory in New Year speeches
Ukraine’s president released a video message with footage of Russia’s attacks on the country and words of pride for Ukrainians withstanding attacks, darkness and cold.
Australia, Canada impose COVID curbs on travellers from China
Australia, Canada are the latest to impose restrictions on travellers from China amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
White men charged as video of attack on Black teens at pool goes viral
Two individuals have since been charged with assault. A third unidentified man faces attempted murder charges
In Pics: From Paris To Seoul – How The World Welcomed 2023
The world welcomed the new year with a packed party in Times Square and fireworks soaring above European capitals, while hoping for an end to the war in Ukraine and a return to post-COVID normality in Asia.
Romanian authorities deny pizza box led to Andrew Tate’s arrest as influencer held for 30 days
Prosecutors say they found six women sexually exploited by suspects
Though faulted, Benedict turned Vatican around on sex abuse
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI rarely got credit for having turned the Vatican around on clergy sexual abuse, but as cardinal and pope, he pushed through revolutionary changes to church law to make it easier to defrock predator priests.