Even so, Russian leader has immunity as head of state, making it impossible to prosecute him.

49-year-old journalist is found guilty of ‘actions harming national security’ and ‘inciting hatred’.

German Chancellor assures Kyiv its future is with EU.

Opposition criticises move in country where freedoms regularly threatened.

Federal Office of Culture says monolithic stone-head illegally obtained.

Rescuers race to save survivors trapped under debris in winter cold.

Pontiff thanks those risking their lives to help.

Agriculture ministry to spend to €160 million on distillation process.

New proposals will allow priests to offer ‘God’s blessing’ to civil partnerships.  

Shipping giant sales rises to US$81.5 billion.

Amnesty International claims children as young as 11 face up to 15 years in prison.

WHO warns that time is running out for thousands injured, feared trapped.

Prosecution alleges Malka Leifer, 56, also threatened to expose domestic abuse of victim to keep attacks quiet.

President has repeatedly advocated for greater protection of people’s online privacy and personal data.

State emergency services minister hails the incident as ‘nothing short of a miracle’.

Officials say it is too early to say where the drugs came from.

Yasuo Mori has been arrested, say reports.

Chief executive is also taking a 98% salary cut this year and forgoing his executive bonus.

More than 90% of Chinese cases Omicron subvariants, data show.

Healthcare workers say their wages have failed to keep up with inflation over the past decade.

WHO officials estimate up to 20,000 may have died.

Microsoft and Alphabet jump more than 4%

Humanitarian relief workers and financial aid will be sent to affected areas.  

UN says number of crossing points reduced from 4 to 1.

Biggest climate impact comes from driving vehicles, not manufacturing them.