Lukashenko claims he stopped Putin from 'destroying' Wagner group
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko claims he convinced Russian leader Vladimir Putin not to "destroy" the Wagner group and its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, talking up his role in halting the mercenaries' military insurrection that caused crisis in Russia at the weekend.
2023-06-28 03:26
Kramatorsk city center hit by strike, say local authorities
The center of the east Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk has been hit by a Russian strike, according to local officials, raising fears of potential casualties among civilians.
2023-06-28 02:16
Putin strives to reassert control after Wagner mutiny
For two days after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin called off his abortive mutiny, Russian President Vladimir Putin said nothing in public. Having faced the greatest challenge to his authority in 23 years, and almost witnessed his country tip into civil war, many expected the president to respond with sound and fury.
2023-06-28 00:46
Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy and sues former partner Foxconn
Lordstown Motors, the EV maker, filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday and announced a lawsuit against Foxconn, accusing its former partner of setting out to "destroy" its business.
2023-06-27 16:24
China's premier strikes confident tone on economic growth
China's Premier Li Qiang struck a confident tone about expansion in the world's second largest economy on Tuesday, saying growth in the second quarter will be higher than in the first three months of the year.
2023-06-27 11:46
This 56-year-old has taken China's college entrance exam for 27 years -- with no luck
Liang Shi, 56, has by many measures led a successful life. He worked in various different industries, eventually opened his own business, got married and had a son.
2023-06-27 08:16
Prigozhin says he halted march to avoid Russian bloodshed in first comments since short-lived rebellion
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin released new audio on Monday explaining his decision to stop what he called a "march" on Moscow, in his first comments since the events sparked a crisis in Russia on Saturday.
2023-06-26 23:46
Stephen Lawrence: New suspect named in racist murder of Black British teenager
A new suspect has been named in the racist murder of Black teenager Stephen Lawrence in southeast London over 30 years ago.
2023-06-26 21:49
Analysis: Why Prigozhin's short-lived Russian rebellion failed
Wagner mercenary boss Yevegeny Prigozhin over-reached and lost.
2023-06-26 21:46
The Wagner insurrection is over, but Putin and Prigozhin are keeping a low profile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has just survived his biggest ever challenge -- but has largely remained out of the spotlight since then.
2023-06-26 21:18
Why PwC is selling part of its business in Australia for less than $1
PwC, one of the world's big four consulting firms, is selling its government advisory business in Australia for just cents after a scandal left its reputation there in shreds.
2023-06-26 18:59
Some Russians welcomed Wagner mercenaries who appeared in their streets during brief insurrection
Some Russians greeted the weekend's armed insurrection led by the head of the Wagner paramilitary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, with sympathy, appearing to welcome the mercenary fighters.
2023-06-26 18:49