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Turkey receives first batch of Russian missile defence system angering US
NATO said it’s “concerned about the potential consequences” of the purchase.
Irish men's team bow out of University Games in defeat to Russia
Both sides had a man sent off in a game decided by a penalty.
Russia says fatal fire on submarine started in vessel's battery compartment
Russia’s Defence Minister has said the fire did not impact its nuclear reactor.
Tributes paid to Irish climber who died descending Europe's tallest peak
Alan Mahon (40) from Monasterevin was a member of a party of ten climbers who were climbing Mount Elbrus.
Fourteen Russian sailors die in fire on 'small nuclear-powered submarine'
Russia has not confirmed the type of vessel involved but Russian media have said it was a small nuclear sub.
Suspected stray Syrian anti-aircraft missile hits north Cyprus
The missile was launched as part of an air defence system during an Israeli air raid. No one was injured in the incident.
Russia to release 100 illegally captured whales from 'jail'
Celebrities, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and TV star Pamela Anderson, had called for their release.
4 people charged with murder over downing of flight MH17
The plane travelling between Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur was hit by a Russian-made missile in July 2014.
EU says 'Russian sources' tried to undermine European election vote
The commission said it will take time to determine the “scope and impact” of the disinformation campaigns.
Russian police arrest hundreds at protest following release of detained journalist
Ivan Golunov was detained last week after being charged with attempting to deal a “large amount” of drugs.
Russian investigative journalist facing drugs charges taken to hospital alleging he was beaten by police
Supporters claim Ivan Golunov has been framed.
Donald Trump says he had 'nothing to do with Russia helping me to get elected'
Trump then later said to reporters: “Russia did not help me get elected. You know who got me elected? I got me elected.”
Charging Trump with a crime was not an option under Department of Justice rules, says Mueller
Mueller reiterated what the report had previously concluded; that there was interference from Russia.
Simon Yates suffers massive time loss as Russian Zakarin wins Giro's first summit finish
The Briton lost over two minutes to general classification rivals Primoz Roglic and Vincenzo Nibali.
Russian TV kids talent show cancels result after bots taint vote
Mikella Abramova is the daughter of a former Eurovision contestant and a wealthy businessman.
In Russia, men and women are turning to sex coaches to get over Soviet-era taboos
Sex, as a subject, remains largely an unmentionable in Russia.
Donald Trump Jr subpoenaed to testify before Senate panel in Russia probe
It was the first known legal summons issued to a member of the president’s family.
Moscow plane tragedy: Pilot says aircraft was struck by lightning before crash landing that killed 41
There were 78 people including crew members on board the plane.
Spain turn on the style in Bray, Hungary shock Portugal and Italy win in U17 Euro openers
Iceland also came out on top this afternoon.
Beluga whale found in Norwegian waters 'may have been trained by Russian navy'
The whale was wearing a harness bearing the words “Equipment of St. Petersburg”.
Vladimir Putin could become the middle-man in Trump-Kim denuclearisation talks
Donald Trump was among the topics discussed by the two leaders during their first one-on-one summit.
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin vow closer ties as they meet for the first time
Both leaders have met in Russia’s eastern city of Vladivostok, after Kim travelled by train from the North.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for Putin summit
The talks will be Kim’s first face-to-face meeting with another head of state since his meeting with Trump.
Russia says it's 'too early' to say whether it could work with Ukraine's new leader
Volodymyr Zelensky won a landslide victory yesterday.
'What was taxpayers' money get spent on?' Russia dismisses report into its meddling in US election
Russia has consistently rejected any claims of interference in the election.
US justice department to publish 'redacted' version of Mueller report into Russian collusion on Thursday
‘The report could feature allegations that Trump tried to obstruct the investigation.’
Conroy's stunning tries help Ireland reach qualification semi-final of World Rugby Seven Series
Their next match takes place today at 5.32am Irish time on Sunday.
Comedian takes the lead after first round of presidential elections in Ukraine
A runoff between the two leading candidates is expected this month.
Mueller probe does not find that the Trump campaign conspired with Russia on 2016 presidential election
The US Attorney General outlined the findings from Mueller’s report in a letter to elected officials this evening.
Thibaut Courtois gifts goal to Russia with howler of an error for Belgium
Thankfully for the Belgians, the Real Madrid goalkeeper’s mistake didn’t prove costly in the end.
Trump's ex-campaign chief sentenced to almost four years in prison
Paul Manafort was jailed for tax crimes and bank fraud.
'I'm a musician, not a tool': Ukraine drops Eurovision entrant after accusing her of politicising contest
Anna Korsun won Ukraine’s national Eurovision finals on Saturday.
'Digital gangsters' at Facebook knowingly violated data privacy and 'bullied' other tech companies
A report by the UK government has examined the tech giant’s role in spreading fake news.
‘I don’t care, I believe Putin': Ex-FBI chief details alleged Trump denials about North Korea's nuclear arsenal
Andrew McCabe was acting director general of the FBI after the firing of James Comey.
'The future of humanity hangs in the balance': Why the world could not handle a nuclear attack
An expert explains how we could be “headed for a nuclear arms race”.
Parents of Novichok victim query why UK settled ex-spy Sergei Skripal in Salisbury
Dawn Sturgess died after coming into contact with a nerve agent allegedly used in last year’s poisoning of Skripal and his daughter.
Jehovah's Witness sentenced to 6 years in Russian prison for 'religious extremism'
The organisation has been banned in Russia since 2017
Government fortifying IT systems for 'fear of Russian interference' in European elections
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admitted at the start of the year that he is concerned about potential interference.
Russia is now pulling out of a key nuclear weapons treaty after the US did so first
Putin announced today that the country is responding to the move by the Trump administration.
Mueller investigation into Russian interference in US election 'close to being completed'
The investigation has seen 34 people charged so far.
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