Tag: russia

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 13; Poland scrambles fighter jets

International July 30, 2026 at 09:54

Russian air strikes killed at least 13 people in Ukraine on Thursday, including one in Kyiv, in attacks extending as far as the western...

ON THIS DAY: Romanov family executed in Russian Revolution (1918)

On this Day July 17, 2026 at 15:21

The execution of the Romanov family on July 17, 1918, marked one of the most significant and controversial events of the Russian Revolution. Tsar...

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push

International July 10, 2026 at 14:24

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes...

Nato Secretary General says defence strength greater than ever

International July 9, 2026 at 13:31

Nato, the cornerstone of Western nations' defence, is stronger than ever. That's according to its Secretary General Mark Rutte who was speaking to the...