Many of the impacts of global warming are now simply "irreversible" according to the UN's latest assessment. But the authors of a new report say that there is still a brief window of time to avoid the very worst. The Intergovernmental Panel ... Read More

Police officers arrest a demonstrator during a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Saint Petersburg on Sunday Police in Russia have arrested more than 2,000 anti-war protesters across the country, an independent monitor said, on the fourth day of ... Read More

Mr Putin described Western economic sanctions against his country as illegal Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's military to put its deterrence forces, which include nuclear weapons, on "special alert". He told defence chiefs it was because of "aggressive statements" by the West, ... Read More

António Guterres – UN Secretary-General United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed again Thursday to Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease his invasion of Ukraine and withdraw his troops. "The decisions of the coming days will shape our world and directly affect the ... Read More

Just before the emergency EU leaders' meeting on Ukraine started, a Brussels official told us he thought this would be one of the toughest and most emotional EU summits ever. From what I heard went on behind closed doors, he wasn't ... Read More

The UK is ready to escalate sanctions against Russia in the event of a full invasion of Ukraine, the foreign secretary has said. Liz Truss defended criticisms of measures announced by the government on Tuesday, describing them as "severe". She said it ... Read More

Vladimir Putin - Russia President President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russia's interests and security are non-negotiable, amid reports of more Russian troops moving closer towards Ukraine's borders. Mr Putin gave a video address, hours after US President Joe Biden warned of ... Read More

Australia has reopened its international border for the first time in nearly two years, bringing joyful family reunions and a boost to tourism. The country imposed some of the world's strictest travel bans after shutting itself off in March 2020 due ... Read More

Queen Elizabeth II The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said. The palace said the monarch is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" but expects to continue "light duties" at Windsor over the coming week. "She will continue to receive medical attention ... Read More

Kamala Harris U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris travels Thursday to Munich, where officials say she will focus on consulting with allies about the Russia-Ukraine crisis. While in Germany, where Harris will lead the U.S. delegation at the Munich Security Conference, she is ... Read More