Xi’s European tour exposed the EU’s persisting divisions
Hungary opposes a tougher EU stance on China, but it is not the only one.
‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?
President’s surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize Shoigu’s defence minister’s role.
Russia marks Victory Day parade amid Ukraine war
Country celebrates Soviet Union’s victory in World War II as relations with the West spiral deeper into crisis.
Russia’s Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict
In Victory Day speech, Russian president says his forces are in a ‘state of combat readiness’.
How food and chopstick skills are helping ease US-China tensions
What officials eat and how have become key ingredients in efforts to find common ground in a testy relationship.
UK to expel Russian defence attache over Moscow’s ‘dangerous activities’
British government terms Maxim Elovik an ‘undeclared military intelligence officer’ as Russia promises an ‘appropriate response’.
UN chief urges Israel and Hamas to reach ceasefire deal in Gaza
Antonio Guterres says he fears war in Gaza ‘will worsen exponentially’ without a truce as Israel’s Rafah assault looms.
Germany accuses Russia of ‘intolerable’ cyberattack, warns of consequences
Foreign Minister Baerbock says group of hackers called APT28 is steered by Russia’s military intelligence service.
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