Putin calls on 300,000 reserve troops to join Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced a "partial mobilisation" of some 300,000 reservists with immediate effect in the wake of setbacks suffered by Russia in its raging conflict......

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

The White House has announced a wide new slate of sanctions on Russia that includes first-time individual sanctions on the two adult daughters of President Vladimir Putin in response to the ongoing......

UK announces 'first round of sanctions' against 5 Russian banks, 3 businessmen

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday imposed tough sanctions against five Russian banks and three super-rich oligarchs from the country over President Vladimir Putin's aggressive action on the......

IMAGES: Suicide blast kills 35 at Moscow airport

A suspected suicide bomber triggered explosives at Moscow's busiest international airport on Monday killing at least 35 people and leaving 130 injured, in the first major terror attack in less than......

Ex-Olympic champion Lavrova killed in crash

Former Olympic rhythmic gymnastics champion Natalia Lavrova died in a car accident on Friday, the Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation said. Lavrova, 25, was riding in a car involved in a......

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

IMAGE: England’s Jesse Lingard of England reacts after an insect lands on him ahead of Group G match against Tunisia. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images/span> England and Tunisia......

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

'I'm sorry. That's life. You have to learn from your mistakes' IMAGE: Croatia's Domagoj Vida in action. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologised after......