
Vietnam PM Fighting for Future as Economy Lags Growth Target
While disagreements are common between elected leaders and central bankers, they’re unusual in one-party, Communist-run nations. When they
2023-08-28 15:52

Ukraine-Russia war live: Key village Robotyne liberated as Kyiv claims five Moscow jets hit by drones
Ukraine‘s military have liberated the southeastern village of Robotyne amid fierce fighting, and are trying to advance further south in their counteroffensive against Russian forces. This comes after hitting five of Moscow’s fighter jets with a night-time drone strike on Russian soil, a source in Kyiv’s security service told Ukrainian outlets yesterday. The Kyiv Post and Ukrainska Pravda both cited sources in Ukraine’s SBU security service as claiming successful strikes were carried out on four Russian Su-30 fighter jets and one MiG-29 at an airfield in Kursk. This morning, Russia’s defence ministry claimed to have shot down two more drones in the Bryansk and Kursk regions, which both border Ukraine, without providing further information about possible damage or casualties. It comes as Russia’s Investigative Committee’s said Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was confirmed to have died in a plane crash near Moscow on Wednesday, citing the results of genetic tests of the 10 bodies found in the wreckage. Western politicians and commentators have speculated that Mr Putin ordered Prigozhin to be killed as punishment for Wagner’s brief mutiny in June, claims the Kremlin has denied as an “absolute lie”. Read More Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead by Russian investigators after plane crash Who is ‘Juice’? The ‘mega talent’ Ukrainian pilot killed in mid-air plane crash Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief killed in plane crash Ukraine investigates incident that killed 3 pilots while Russia attacks with cruise missiles
2023-08-28 15:51

Libya country profile
Provides an overview of Libya, including key dates and facts about this north African country.
2023-08-28 15:51

Australian writer detained in China fears he will die in jail
A Chinese-Australian writer who has been detained in China for more than four years said he fears he could die in jail, after a large cyst was found on his kidney.
2023-08-28 15:46

Denis Villeneuve's 'dream' to make Dune 3
Moviemaker Denis Villeneuve has admitted he's really hoping to be called back to make a third film in the Dune franchise - calling it 'the dream'
2023-08-28 15:30

Will Kai Cenat quit Twitch? Streamer threatens to leave purple platform if IShowSpeed doesn't get unbanned
This comes after IShowSpeed sent the Internet into a frenzy when he accidentally flashed himself during a live stream, shocking his 25,000 viewers
2023-08-28 15:29

Robbie Williams and former Take That bandmate Mark Owen in surprise reunion after 12 years
Robbie Williams reunited with Mark Owen at his royal concert at Sandringham at the weekend.
2023-08-28 15:23

Why was Mitchel Musso arrested? Miley Cyrus's 'Hannah Montana' co-star has had prior run-ins with the law
Mitchel Musso was found outside a hotel in Rockwell, Texas where he showed signs of intoxication
2023-08-28 15:22

'It was a really different approach': Jake Schreier tells a new Marvel story with Thunderbolts
Jake Schreier is looking forward to making a Marvel movie with a "very different perspective" in the form of 'Thunderbolts'.
2023-08-28 15:21

Taliban stops female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai
The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai.
2023-08-28 14:59

Where are Rex Heuermann's cats? Family of Gilgo Beach murders suspect claims cops put pets in kill shelter
Rex Heuermann is currently held at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Riverhead facility after being charged with the deaths of three prostitutes
2023-08-28 14:53

Megyn Kelly accuses ex-employer Fox News of acting like 'cheerleaders' rooting for candidates at GOP debate
Megyn Kelly called out Fox News for their sloppy questions to candidates at the GOP debate
2023-08-28 14:47