Russia claims to have remotely detonated tank laden with explosives, in apparent new tactic
Russia's Ministry of Defense has claimed that a Ukrainian stronghold was destroyed by a remotely-controlled tank packed with a huge amount of explosives, in what appears to be a new battlefield tactic.
2023-06-19 18:57
Key UK Mortgage Rate Exceeds 6% for the First Time This Year
The squeeze on finances for thousands of British homeowners is set to intensify after a key rate on
2023-06-19 18:56
Malta country profile
Provides an overview of Malta, including key dates and facts about this Mediterranean island state.
2023-06-19 18:50
Kremlin says it declined U.N. help in flood zone over 'security concerns'
MOSCOW The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia's decision to decline U.N. help in areas of Russian-held Ukraine
2023-06-19 18:49
Russian spy chief flags 'suspicious' Ukrainian nuclear activity
One of Russia's top spymasters said on Monday he hoped that the U.N. nuclear watchdog and the European
2023-06-19 18:48
Europe defense ministers are holding talks in Paris on how to better defend the continent's airspace
Defense ministers and other representatives of about 20 European countries will hold a conference in Paris on how to better defend Europe’s airspace
2023-06-19 18:28
UK Two-Year Yield Climbs to 5% for First Time Since 2008 Financial Crisis
The UK’s short-term government borrowing costs climbed to 5% for the first time since the global financial crisis
2023-06-19 18:27
ECB Said to Signal Banks Face Harsher Stress Test Results
European regulators are telling banks that sailed through an early round of this year’s stress test that the
2023-06-19 18:27
UK FCA Places Restrictions on Odey Asset Management Withdrawals
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority imposed restrictions on the movement of cash and assets by Odey Asset Management
2023-06-19 18:18
Stock market today: World follows Wall St lower as Chinese leader meets top US diplomat
Global stock markets have followed Wall Street lower after the top U.S. diplomat met China’s leader but the two sides showed no sign of progress on an array of conflicts
2023-06-19 17:55
Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing during performance
He was best known as a member of the Screwed Up Click, an influential group of Houston-based artists
2023-06-19 17:53
Ukrainian soldiers rescue Russian troops left to drown after Kakhovka dam destruction
Ukrainian special forces rescued a number of Russian soldiers from flooding after the Kakhovka dam was destroyed. Footage shows boats picking up the four men, who were trapped “up to their necks” when water inundated their trench. “The Russian soldiers were already weakened and close to death,” Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence wrote, sharing the footage on social media. Other Russians occupying the area began to shoot at the boat from nearby positions during the rescue, according to Ukraine’s MoD. The rescued soldiers were then taken back to the Ukrainian base and added to the prisoner of war “exchange fund”. Read More The Body in the Woods | An Independent TV Original Documentary The harrowing discovery at centre of The Independent’s new documentary
2023-06-19 17:50
