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 16:16
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 15:54
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 15:52
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 15:48
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 15:25
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 15:22
Wrexham: Argentine super fan trying to get to The Racecourse
There are strong links to Wales in Patagonia, with the national anthem sung in one school daily.
2023-05-20 15:21
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 15:19
Venice Architectural Biennale gives overdue voice to long-silenced Africa
Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko is giving voices that have long been silenced a platform at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale
2023-05-20 14:51
Factbox-Excerpts from G7 leaders' statement on economic coercion
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) agreed on Saturday to establish an initiative to counter economic "coercion",
2023-05-20 14:49
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Hiroshima for diplomatic meetings
2023-05-20 14:46
G7 leaders agree to new initiative to fight economic coercion
TOKYO Group of Seven leaders on Saturday agreed to a new initiative to counter economic coercion, and pledged
2023-05-20 14:26