Air India orders 250 Airbus jets as air travel demand swells
Air India’s owner is buying 250 Airbus passenger jets in a mammoth order that underlines the surging demand for air travel fueled by the country’s swelling middle class
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Ukrainians blow up bridge in Bakhmut amid reports Russia closing in
Kyiv denies retreat imminent as Kremlin throws troops at capturing city before one-year anniversary of warRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkrainian forces have reportedly blown up a bridge near the eastern city of Bakhmut, in a sign they may be…
When did Russia invade Ukraine?
Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation
Nato chief says ‘no signs’ Putin wants peace as he issues ammunition call
Jens Stoltenberg urges members to ramp up production for Ukraine, saying Russian leader ‘is preparing for more war’Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe Nato secretary general has urged members of the transatlantic military alliance to ramp up am…
Russian state TV journalist who spoke out against war live on air recounts daring escape from country
‘I love life and I am not going to keep silent’
Paris pushes for second-home tax hike to tackle population drain
Authorities in French capital also want more affordable housing for working- and middle-class familiesParis authorities have proposed to combat the population drain from the French capital by pushing for higher taxes on second-home owners and introduci…
What has Elon Musk said about Russia’s war in Ukraine?
The tech tycoon is under fire for limiting military access to Starlink satellite service in Ukraine, but insists his motivation is simply preventing the conflict’s escalation into World War III
Live: NATO chief says more important Finland, Sweden join soon than together
It is more important that applications from Finland and Sweden to join NATO are ratified quickly than together, the alliance’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters as NATO defence minister gathered for talks on how to step up support for …
Watch: WHO holds briefing on Turkey earthquake response as death toll continues to rise
Watch as the World Health Organization provide an update on the urgent health needs and response in Turkey, following last week’s devastating earthquakes.
Deal on Northern Ireland protocol could be struck next week, sources say
Negotiations are in crucial final phase with Rishi Sunak preparing to hold calls with EU leadersUK politics live – latest news updatesNegotiations over the Northern Ireland protocol are in the crucial final phase with a deal possible as early as next w…