Russia-Ukraine war live: Wagner boss warns Putin his army ‘may not stay in Ukraine’
Having taken the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after a months-long battle, Russia’s Wagner mercenary group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Tuesday that he was “not sure” if Wagner would stay in Ukraine. Wagner mercenaries have previously been active in parts of Africa and the Middle East, with a few contracts remaining there. Last month, Prigozhin launched a scathing attack on Vladimir Putin‘s invasion strategy, claiming that Russia could face a revolution similar to 1917 and lose the war in Ukraine unless changes are made by Kremlin leadership. Meanwhile, Russia launched a “massive” attack overnight on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least ten people and wounding 28 others. “As of 1300 (1000 GMT) 10 people have been killed,” city mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said in a Telegram post, adding that another person was under the rubble and a further 28 were injured. At least 10 out of 14 cruise missiles and one out of four Iranian-made drones fired by Russia were downed by Ukraine’s air forces, the country’s top military command said. Read More How significant is the reported recapture of the first Ukrainian villages from Russia? Putin uses public holiday to laud patriotic feelings as support for troops in Ukraine Author pulls her own book from publication after backlash from Ukrainian fans
2023-06-13 21:54
China Hosts Palestinian Leader as Mideast Diplomacy Deepens
China is hosting Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas as it seeks to strengthen its diplomatic influence in the
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Natixis’s Frankfurt, Munich Offices Raided in German Tax Dividend Investigation
Natixis SA’s offices in Frankfurt and Munich were raided as part of the sprawling German probe into the
2023-06-13 19:59
Starmer Eyes Labour Surge in Scotland After SNP’s ‘Implosion’
Keir Starmer said his Labour Party sees an opportunity to make political gains in Scotland, following what he
2023-06-13 18:50
German Investor Outlook Improves Slightly After Winter Recession
Investor confidence in Germany’s economy unexpectedly improved, though doesn’t signal a strong recovery from its first recession since
2023-06-13 17:51
Norway’s GDP Misses Estimates With Biggest Drop in 15 Months
Norway’s economy trailed expectations in April by contracting the most in 15 months, painting a dimmer picture than
2023-06-13 17:28
Tinubu’s 15 Days Give Market a Glimpse of Nigeria Turnaround
Just two weeks into the job, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has pulled the right levers for markets: ridding
2023-06-13 17:27
Egypt Says India Providing Credit Line in Boost to Economy
India is providing Egypt with a credit line of unspecified value, Egyptian Supply Minister Ali El-Mosilhy said, in
2023-06-13 17:25
Watch: Italians pay their respects ahead of former PM Silvio Berlusconi’s funeral
Watch as Italian people pay their respects at the villa of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Tuesday (13 June) following his death at the age of 86. Italy's longest-serving premier, who led four governments across three spells as prime minister, died on Monday. Local Italian media reported that Mr Berlusconi passed away after being admitted to hospital last Friday. A Downing Street spokesperson paid tribute to the former Italian leader, praising how Mr Berlusconi "made a huge impact on Italian politics over several decades. "Our thoughts are with the Italian people and his family," they added. Mr Berlusconi's last few years in office were tarnished by allegations of corruption and sex scandals. Tales of "bunga bunga" sex parties at his lavish villa outside Milan surrounded the former prime minister, and he was accused of having unlawful sex with a 17-year-old nightclub dancer known as “Ruby the Heartstealer” but was acquitted on appeal. Several women testified that the "bunga bunga" parties were “elegant dinners”. Read More What happened in Silvio Berlusconi’s notorious ‘Bunga Bunga’ sex party scandal? Why was Silvio Berlusconi a controversial figure? Putin pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ Berlusconi
2023-06-13 16:47
Valneva’s Chikungunya Vaccine Shows Immune Response
French vaccine maker Valneva SE’s experimental shot for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease spreading worldwide, produced an immune response
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2023-06-13 13:56
Ukraine-Russia war – latest: Kyiv accuses Putin of blowing up second dam
Ukraine has accused Russia of blowing up a dam on the Mokri Yaly river to make it harder for Kyiv’s forces to push farther south as part of its ongoing counteroffensive. It comes less than a week after the huge Kakhovka dam was destroyed on the much larger Dnipro River, in the Kherson region, causing a humanitarian catastrophe. In other developments, Kyiv said its troops had recaptured a fourth village from Russian forces in a cluster of settlements in the southeast, a day after reporting the first small gains of its long-anticipated counteroffensive. Ukraine’s deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar posted a photo showing soldiers hoisting the Ukrainian flag at what she said was the village of Storozheve in Donetsk, and thanked the 35th Separate Brigade of Marines for liberating it. Reuters confirmed the location of the footage. Kyiv also said on Sunday that its forces had liberated three villages - Blahodatne, Neskuchne and Makarivka. Russia’s defence ministry said on Monday it had repelled attempted offensives by Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions and had hit targets with sea-launched high-precision missile strikes. Read More How significant is the reported recapture of the first Ukrainian villages from Russia? Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert pulls new book from publication after backlash to Siberian setting Putin uses public holiday to laud patriotic feelings as support for troops in Ukraine
2023-06-13 11:56