Sunak vows to overcome mistakes of predecessor as country reels from economic crisis.

Western powers continue to reject ‘transparently false’ claims by Russia of Ukrainian dirty bomb threat.

No change to Brittney Griner’s nine-year jail term.

British PM’s ascent cause for animated discussion, celebration in India.

Foreign ministry says social media celebrity was freed after kidnappers received ransom.

Western powers join Kyiv in suspecting Russian ‘false flag’ operation to justify nuclear strike.

Amou Haji did not wash for more than half century.

Western governments scramble to investigate reports of China poaching retired military personnel.

Communist Party slams move as a ‘manipulation of algorithms to reduce visibility’ of some handles.

Deputy prime minister says island experimenting with key technologies for widescale use.

Today’s ruling concerns a contract dispute.

Ukrainian army says Russian troops on offensive in Donetsk region.

The move has sparked fear and accusations of inhumane treatment.  

Gulf state under constant scrutiny over treatment of foreign workers, LGBTQ and women’s rights.

Revellers defy ban to celebrate annual Hindu festival.

Investors fear authorities will continue zero-Covid lockdowns.

Weather system dumps 324mm of rain in 24 hours, inundating cities.

Candidates air polarising views in campaigns designed to shock public to ballot box.

Chinese bourses still reeling from the impact of Xi cementing his grip on power.

Accused will be monitored with electronic ankle device and prevented from leaving the country.

Gambling Mecca, once drawing in 6 times more revenue than Las Vegas, could be cashing its last chips.

International business hub attracts oligarchs and officials hiding from Western sanctions.

US president looks forward to speaking the Britain's first non-white leader.

Human rights watchdog has new evidence of unlawful attacks committed by parties in conflict.

31-year-old man convicted of animal cruelty spared from serving time.