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Dutch government taking Russia to court over ‘shooting down’ of MH17 flight
A missile fired from territory controlled by pro-Moscow Ukrainian rebels blew the plane out of the sky on 17 July 2014.
Explainer: Why is Trump under pressure over allegations about Russia and the Taliban?
Trump has come under increasing pressure to explain mounting media reports regarding the allegations.
Joe Biden accuses 'white flag’ Trump of leaving the battlefield
Biden suggested Trump has abdicated his duty to protect both US troops abroad and American citizens at home.
Russians cast early votes in ballot that could extend Putin's rule until 2036
The reforms would reset Putin’s presidential term-limit to zero, allowing him to run two more times.
Disinfection tunnels installed to protect Vladimir Putin from pandemic
One was installed at his residence and two more at the Kremlin, according to his spokesman.
Australia steps up bid to host 2027 Rugby World Cup with new board
Russia are currently the only other nation to have declared their bid.
Temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius reported above Arctic Circle
Temperatures soared to 10 degrees Celsius above average in Siberia last month.
Russian appeal against four-year doping ban from international sport to be heard in November
Should WADA’s ruling be confirmed, Russia will miss out on the postponed Tokyo Olympics, the 2022 winter Games and the World Cup in Qatar.
Vladimir Putin sets 1 July date for vote that could keep him in power until 2036
The ballot was postponed from April due to Covid-19.
June restart for football in Russia despite rising infections
There are eight rounds of fixtures remaining.
Russia now has the second highest number of Covid-19 cases in the world
The country has 232,243 cases, surpassing the UK and Spain.
Russian PM tests positive for Covid-19 as country registers highest number of new European cases
It comes as the country’s number of confirmed cases surged past 100,000.
Russia’s failure to respond to concerns about fair trial rights compels judge to “terminate” extradition
Igor Khatlamadzhiyev (37), was wanted for a number of alleged thefts and robberies in Russia.
Russia's Vladimir Putin signs law that could keep him in power for another 16 years
He signed the measure today, three days after it sailed through the Russian parliament
MH17 murder trial begins despite suspects still being at large
Four men are charged and are likely to go on trial in absentia.
UN warns 'major international confrontation' possible after 33 Turkish troops killed in Syria
The soldiers were killed in the province of Idlib by a Syrian air strike last night.
Trump denies any knowledge of Russian efforts to help his opponent in US presidential election
Trump accused the Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee of leaking election security information
US Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders warns Russia 'to stay out of US presidential election'
The Vermont senator issued a statement following reports Russia was trying to help his campaign.
Hundreds of Russian fishermen rescued after becoming stranded on ice floe
Authorities report that it is the third such incident in the area this week.
The Russian government has resigned
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev resigned over a series of constitutional reforms proposed by Vladimir Putin.
New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound
The weapon can make sharp manoeuvres en route to its target, making it harder to intercept.
Russian security officer dies and five others injured in Moscow shooting incident
The incident came on the eve of the Day of Security Service in Russia.
'Peter O'Mahony and Andrew Conway, they're good guys and rugby gentlemen'
Russia flanker Tagir Gadzhiev made a major impact at the World Cup in Japan.
'A tragedy' - Russia reacts with anger after doping ban from Olympics, World Cup
Wada’s executive committee, meeting in Lausanne, handed the country the ‘robust’ four-year suspension.
Russia banned for four years from global sporting events including the Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency announced the suspension this morning.
'The problems of other countries are not discussed' - Russia bites back at proposed doping ban
The World Anti-Doping Agency has recommended a four-year suspension.
Euro 2020 excluded from proposed Wada ban on hosts Russia
Russia are clear to host next year’s tournament despite the ban
Trump criticised for promoting conspiracy theories about Ukraine
Experts have warned about the long-term damage that the popularity of dubious theories could have on US democracy.
Russian police seize €100 million worth of powerful hallucinogen
Police found the cache after searching an illegal lab.
Athletics Integrity Unit charge Russia over high-jumper no-show for out of competition tests
Danil Lysenko medalled at the outdoor and indoor world championships in 2017 and 2018.
Russia snub Adidas jersey for Euro 2020 qualifiers over upside-down colours on flag
It was pointed out that the colours were arranged in the reverse order.
'Shameful': Hillary Clinton slams UK government for not publishing report into Russian interference
A report was sent to PM Boris Johnson a month ago but has not been published
Russian Napoleon expert admits killing and dismembering his ex-student girlfriend
Oleg Sokolov, a prominent expert on Napoleon, was hauled out of the Moika River on Saturday with a backpack containing a woman’s arms.
US and EU warn of 'danger of Russia and China' on Berlin Wall anniversary
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the West “can never take … things for granted”.
Russia investigates videos of children talking with members of the LGBT community
In Russia, the offence of “sexual violence” can carry a jail term of between 12 and 20 years.
'They have shown our men as scumbags': Russians slam US video game Call of Duty
Published by US company Activision Blizzard, Call of Duty is a highly realistic “first-person shooter” game.
Russian serviceman shoots dead eight fellow soldiers at military base in Siberia
The defence ministry said his actions “could be the result of a nervous breakdown”.
Trump's justice department opens criminal inquiry into Russia investigation, US media reports
The decision means the department is conducting an investigation into itself.
Russia and Turkey agree 'historic' deal to undertake joint patrols in Syria
Under the deal, Kurdish forces are to be allowed withdraw from the border area.
Scotland storm to 9-try win over Russia to set up showdown with Japan
Scrum-half George Horne scored a hat-trick as Russia completed their run in Pool A with another scoreless return.
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