PremiumPremiumWorldA seized oil tanker and the big business of dark fleet smugglingNew York Times: Experts say seizure unlikely to disrupt broader network of vessels.14 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBelarus frees Nobel laureate and protest icon in US-brokered prisoner dealThe US-brokered deal freed 123 detainees in exchange for sanctions relief.13 Dec 09:32 PM
World'He wants action': Trump frustration grows over Ukraine war peace planKyiv says a new US plan still expects Ukraine to give up land to Russia.11 Dec 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisSuperpower competition: The missing chapter in US security strategyNew York Times analysis: Document describes a country avoiding judging authoritarians.07 Dec 09:59 PM
WorldRussia rapidly gains territory in Ukraine as peace talks stallTrump's peace plan asked Kyiv to hand over vast areas and limit its army.07 Dec 06:19 PM
World'Real peace': Zelenskyy backs revised US plan in talks to end Ukraine warEuropean leaders Macron, Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz are due to meet in London.06 Dec 09:12 PM
WorldUS, Ukraine hold fresh talks as Russia hammers front lineThe US plan would see Ukraine concede land for weaker-than-NATO security.06 Dec 07:32 AM
WorldMilitary drones flew towards Zelenskyy’s plane as it approached DublinThe drones reached the Ukrainian President's flight path but his plane landed early.04 Dec 10:25 PM
AnalysisCan the West trust India?India’s imports of Russian oil jumped from 2.5% before the war to 35% last year.04 Dec 08:49 PM
WorldRussia's Putin in India for defence, trade talksVladimir Putin's first India visit since the Ukraine war spotlights defence deals.04 Dec 07:16 PM
WorldPutin ordered Salisbury poisoning as 'public statement' of Russian power, inquiry findsDawn Sturgess died after spraying herself with perfume laced with Novichok.04 Dec 06:58 PM
New ZealandHow close is Europe to conflict?James Headley breaks down Russia’s strategy and what could happen next.Watch04 Dec 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Trump's choices on the Ukraine war talksNY Times: Does he increase pressure on Russia or Ukraine, or walk away from US efforts?04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Russia wants for peace and why some countries are pushing backRussia wants Ukraine barred from Nato and its army cut by half in any deal.04 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhat Russia wants for peace and why some countries are pushing backVladimir Putin met with the US negotiators this week for about five hours to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.Watch04 Dec 03:55 AM
AnalysisTrump may now abandon both Russia and UkraineAnalysis: If Ukraine rejects Washington's terms, US weapons and intelligence could stop.03 Dec 08:49 PM
WorldRussia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talksRussia says Nato membership for Ukraine remains a 'key' unresolved issue.03 Dec 05:05 PM
World‘No compromise’: Putin digs in on territory as US peace push hits wallPutin told Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff some US ideas remain unacceptable.03 Dec 01:02 AM
WorldThe Winter Egg: Rare Faberge sells for $52.7m in LondonCarl Faberge created 50 Imperial Eggs for Russia’s Romanov family over 31 years.02 Dec 07:23 PM
WorldPutin: 'If Europe starts a war, Russia is ready'The Russian President accused continental leaders of trying to scupper his peace talks.02 Dec 07:05 PM
WorldPutin warns of possible strikes on Ukraine allies’ shipsThere have been at least nine attacks on Russian tankers in one year.02 Dec 05:11 PM
World‘Very optimistic’: Trump envoy heads to Moscow with Ukraine war blueprintUS envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow.01 Dec 07:05 PM
WorldUS offers Maduro exit route as Trump warns Venezuela airspace is ‘closed’Senator Markwayne Mullin says Maduro was offered safe passage to Russia.01 Dec 07:30 AM
WorldHigh stakes Florida talks seek path to end warUkrainian delegation leader Rustem Umerov says talks are about the future of his country. 30 Nov 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisZelenskyy loses both a negotiator and an enforcerNY Times: It's the highest-level political realignment in Ukraine since Russia's invasion.30 Nov 04:00 PM
World'I'm going to the front': Zelenskyy aide quits amid $175.4m corruption scandalHe denies any role in the 15-month embezzlement scheme but says he is 'desecrated'.30 Nov 03:45 AM
