Russian pilot defected to Ukraine in his helicopter, says Ukrainian official
A top Ukrainian official has detailed for the first time how a Russian helicopter pilot defected by flying his Mi-8, along with unsuspecting crew members, to Ukraine.
2023-08-25 01:53
Putin makes first comments on Prigozhin since plane crash, calling Wagner boss 'a man of difficult fate'
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public comments Thursday on the plane crash believed to have killed Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, saying he was "a man of difficult fate."
2023-08-25 00:45
Moscow court extends WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention, state media reports
A Moscow court has extended the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich by three months, state media Russia 24 reported Thursday.
2023-08-24 16:29
Spanish women footballers' union blasts 'machismo and sexism,' demands action after World Cup kiss controversy
The union representing Spain's women soccer players has called for the country's football federation chief to be punished for kissing star player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips following the team's World Cup victory, as it vowed to fight back against "machismo and sexism."
2023-08-24 15:58
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami notch comeback victory to advance to US Open Cup final
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami just keep finding ways to win.
2023-08-24 13:49
What could have caused the plane crash that reportedly killed Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a failed uprising against the Kremlin exactly two months ago, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, according to Russian officials -- raising questions as to exactly how the disaster occurred.
2023-08-24 12:17
Japanese family says young doctor took his life after working 200 hours overtime in a single month
The family of a 26-year-old doctor in Japan who died by suicide last year after working more than 200 hours of overtime in a single month have pleaded for change in a nation long plagued by overwork culture.
2023-08-24 09:51
From Putin's 'personal chef' to rebel: Who is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin?
The fate of Wagner private mercenary group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was unclear on Wednesday evening, after his name was listed among passengers of a plane that crashed north of Moscow.
2023-08-24 04:20
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin listed amongst passengers on board plane that crashed, says Russian state media
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russian mercenary group Wagner, was listed among passengers on board a plane that crashed north of Moscow, according to Russian state media.
2023-08-24 01:47
Iran rounds up activists and relatives of killed protesters ahead of Mahsa Amini anniversary
Iran is moving to head off a possible repeat of unrest ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, arresting women's rights activists and family members of people killed during last year's nationwide protests, local and international human rights groups said Wednesday.
2023-08-24 00:47
Rolling Stones appear to tease new album in fake ad in local newspaper
British rock legends the Rolling Stones appear to have teased a new album through a fake ad for a glass-repair business placed in a local London newspaper.
2023-08-23 23:23
'Frasier' reboot teaser includes reworking of show's classic theme music
Frasier has reentered the building.
2023-08-23 22:23