Syrian government has intensified shelling of eastern Ghouta suburbs.

Hero cop one of first people to help Sergei Skripal after he had been poisoned.

Sergei Skripal linked to Orbis Business Intelligence, former MI6 agent Christopher Steele.

The Russian president also praised Trump, calling him a great communicator.

British counter-terror police are investigating the incident.

A Russian agent convicted of spying for Britain was fighting for his life.

Analysts say claims of developments likely to be aimed at Russian voters.

With Putin boasting of new weapons, observers have little hope for a productive dialogue.

Putin has detailed a missile, with the rocket's range apparently showed the US as target.

Warnings of loss of 'life and property' as storm dubbed "Beast from the East" hits.

Analysis: His denial of collusion got very specific over the weekend.

Year-long sting followed discovery of cocaine stashed in Russian embassy.

Former top adviser to Trump's election campaign pleads guilty in Russia investigation.

For about 20 minutes she fanned her underwear beneath the air con. No one said a word.

COMMENT: US President is putting his vanity above his obligation to "protect and defend".

Drug test result comes at worst possible time for Russia.

US special counsel accused 13 Russians of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 election.

A Whanganui cafe gets worldwide love for their cheesecake creation.

Dairy giant quietly pours tens of millions into sensitive St Petersberg joint venture.

A former UK spy who claimed to have damaging information on Trump is now facing scrutiny.

Putin has revealed his wealth ahead of the Russian elections.

Just before Trump was elected, Christopher Steele had the undivided attention of the FBI.

Hackers target people working on drones, rockets, fighter jets and cloud-computing

Syria former al-Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for downing of a Russian warplane.

Throwing the International Olympic Committee's policy on Russian doping into turmoil.

Minutes before appointed hour, it seemed as if the anti-Putin protests could prove a dud.

Russian president could start hostilities against West "sooner than we expect".

Whangarei-raised adoptee Alex Gilbert features in Russian documentary.

Leaked document shows US and Russia heading towards a "dangerous dynamic".

Putin makes news again as he commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.