#Russia
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.
'Positive news': US sanctions affecting Limerick company Aughinish Alumina lifted
Limerick-based Aughinish Alumina employs over 400 staff and supports hundreds of indirect jobs in the area.
Drunk passenger tries to divert Russian plane to Afghanistan forcing emergency landing
He said he wanted to go to Afghanistan.
14 dead after fire on two ships off Crimea
The fire broke out when one vessel was transferring fuel to the other.
'I respect Pelé's criticisms but I don't approve them' - Neymar
The former World Cup winner was vocal following the star’s behaviour.
Trump had talks on Moscow tower up throughout 2016 presidential campaign, lawyer says
This is far later than previously acknowledged.
Two people killed and 40 arrested in new 'gay purge' in Chechnya, activists say
Chechen authorities immediately denied the claims.
Trump denies ever working for Russia, says 'it's all a big fat hoax'
Trump’s angry comments sought to bat down a mounting controversy over his alleged ties to the Kremlin.
Man with triple citizenship charged with espionage in Russia requests Irish consular assistance
Paul Whelan, who has denied the charges, could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
Baby boy rescued from collapsed Russian building after fatal gas explosion
It was reported that the child survived temperatures that fell overnight to around minus 27 degrees.
Varadkar concerned about 'external interference' in European elections
The Taoiseach has said there is “a real risk” the upcoming elections could be targeted.
Russia detains American man suspected of espionage
It’s the latest in a series of espionage cases between Russia and the West.
Man City star 'scarred' by goalless World Cup woes
Gabriel Jesus admits his struggles for domestic form this season can be traced back to a difficult showing for his country in Russia.
Ukraine Orthodox priests to establish church independent from Russia
Ukrainian authorities hope it will be a further step out of Russia’s orbit.
'State-of-the-art' Russian robot unveiled as man in robot costume
The ‘robot’ was shown dancing and singing on Russia’s main TV news channel.
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