A year after Mariupol’s fall, Azovstal survivor recalls surrender with pain and a sense of purpose
A Mariupol police officer who was among the last defenders to surrender from the Azovstal steel mill is among those to mark a year since they surrendered on orders of the Ukrainian president
2023-05-20 16:19
Trump news – live: Damning evidence uncovered in classified documents probe as Trump lashes out at DeSantis
Donald Trump’s legal troubles could be hotting up after the National Archives found a trove of records proving the former president knew he was breaking rules by taking classified documents to Mar-a-Lago, according to a report. The National Archives sent a letter, obtained by CNN, to Mr Trump this week revealing it had found 16 records showing he and his top advisers were aware of the correct declassification process when he was president. “The 16 records in question all reflect communications involving close presidential advisers, some of them directed to you personally, concerning whether, why, and how you should declassify certain classified records,” wrote archivist Debra Steidel Wall. These records will be turned over to Special Counsel Jack Smith as part of the criminal investigation into Mr Trump’s handling of classified documents. The revelation comes as Mr Trump continues to lash out at Ron DeSantis, as the Florida governor prepares to launch his 2024 campaign next week. “After campaigning for five months, and going nowhere but down, it looks like Ron DeSanctimonious will soon be entering the race. He has ZERO chance, and MAGA will never forget!” Mr Trump fumed on Truth Social on Thursday night. Read More Trump campaign knocks DeSantis over Disney’s cancelled Florida expansion Ron DeSantis mocked over bizarre video of roaring laughter: ‘A faulty robot’ Trump’s White House lawyer predicts ex-president will end up in jail as Mar-a-Lago probe heats up Trump whines that he is a ‘victim’ of ‘weaponisation of justice’
2023-05-20 16:18
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s troops redeployed to Bakhmut as Kyiv makes ‘tactical gains’
Russia has “high likely” redeployed troops to the key battle town of Bakhmut after Ukraine forces made tactical gains there, Britain’s Ministry of Defence has said. It comes amid doubts about the commitment of fighters in Bakhmut belonging to the Russian mercenary group Wagner, whose leader has become increasingly critical of the Kremlin. Elsewhere, Volodymyr Zelensky is en route to Japan for the Hiroshima G7 summit aboard a French government plane as he marks his first high-level visit to Asia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year. It is not immediately clear when the Ukrainian war-time president will arrive in Hiroshima but he is expected to arrive today, according to a statement by the Japanese government. His visit comes after a massive boost for Ukraine’s ammunition plan against the Russian invasion as US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders that Washington supports joint allied training programs for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, in a significant endorsement as Kyiv seeks to boost its air power against Russia. Read More Ukraine repels Russian forces in Bakhmut after overnight strikes on Kyiv Pentagon accounting error could give Ukraine extra $3bn in US weapons Russia extends detention of US consular worker by 3 months
2023-05-20 15:59
Japan's G7 menu: Leaders have plenty on their plates
World leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima have been treated to a belt-expanding tour of local gastronomical delights with a host of menus showcasing the best of Japanese fine dining.
2023-05-20 15:57
No joke: China's backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
By Yew Lun Tian and Casey Hall BEIJING/SHANGHAI One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation's military
2023-05-20 15:54
Football transfer rumours: Man Utd lower Maguire asking price; Liverpool close in on Mac Allister
Saturday's transfer roundup includes news on Harry Maguire's Man Utd future, Liverpool's targets at Brighton, the Europe-wide fight for Joshua Kimmich and more.
2023-05-20 15:51
Fast 10 composer compares scores to Lord of the Rings and Star Wars
'Fast X' composer Brian Tyler has compared his work on the 'Fast and Furious' franchise to epics like 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars'.
2023-05-20 15:28
A dozen critically endangered red wolf pups were born at the North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo has welcomed three litters of red wolf pups, bringing in a dozen new members of the world's most endangered wolf species.
2023-05-20 15:28
Jim Brown Appreciation: Remembering Hall of Fame running back's lasting impact on and off field
Jim Brown was both extraordinary and extraordinarily complicated
2023-05-20 15:25
Lewis Capaldi is prepared to quit music for his mental health
Lewis Capaldi is prepared to quit music for the sake of his mental health but would hate if he had to stop performing for fans.
2023-05-20 15:24
China's exports to North Korea surge in April
BEIJING China's exports to North Korea soared in April from a year earlier, with wigs and fertiliser among
2023-05-20 15:23
Production on Aziz Ansari's Good Fortune suspended indefinitely
Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune' movie suspended production indefinitely due to the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood.
2023-05-20 15:22