Russia

Sheet of paper with portraits of Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, a shadowy figure who managed Wagner’s operations and allegedly served in Russian military intelligence, is placed at a makeshift memorial in front of the Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner Centre in Saint Petersburg, on August 26.

Prigozhin: Wagner chief among 10 confirmed dead in Russian jet crash Sophie Wills

This picture taken on July 4, 2017 shows Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin prior to a meeting with business leaders held by Russian and Chinese presidents at the Kremlin in Moscow.

Yevgeny Prigozhin was ‘on passenger list’ as 10 killed in jet crash Sophie Wills

Footage of Wigan fans singing in 2016 was mistaken as Ukrainians celebrating the Crimean Bridge attack by Hungarian TV station HirTV - Credit: Getty / YouTube

Hungarian TV station mistakes Ukrainians for Wigan Athletic fans Ethan Evans

A man holds the Russian national flag in front of a Wagner group military vehicle with the sign read as "Rostov" in Rostov-on-Don late on June 24, 2023. Rebel mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin who sent his fighters to topple the military leaders in Moscow will leave for Belarus and a criminal case against him will be dropped as part of a deal to avoid "bloodshed," the Kremlin said on June 24. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia uprising: Rebellion ends with Yevgeny Prigozhin sent to Belarus Andrew Quinn

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov attends a meeting of the Council on Interethnic Relations chaired by President Vladimir Putin in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai region, on May 19, 2023. (Photo by TATIANA BARYBINA/Press service of the governor of/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia uprising: Chechen troops sent to Wagner Group conflict zones Andrew Quinn

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: have your say on plan in referendum James Grundy

Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and English actress Hannah Waddingham present the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song contest at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

Eurovision: Why Russia, North Macedonia & Bulgaria aren’t competing

Russia threatens military response after UK sends missiles to Ukraine Daniel Mcneil

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike Daniel Mcneil

Eurovision 2023 venue The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool - Credit: Eurovision / M&SBA

Eurovision semi-final 2023: Full guide to event including timings Beth Franklin

Ukraine War: What is the Victory Day parade in Russia, what did Vladimir Putin say about the west?

What is Victory Day in Russia & what did Vladimir Putin say? Will Millar

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Vladimir Putin in a drone attack

Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone strike Will Millar

Tinder will cease operating in Russia

Dating app Tinder to stop operating in Russia following Ukraine war Rebecca Braybrook

Satellite imagery shows the once flourishing city turned into a wasteland, with landmark buildings reduced to rubble.

Google Earth reveals desolation in Mariupol after relentless bombing Dennis Morton

A Kremlin spokesman has denied that Putin is using body doubles after health concerns

Putin spokesperson claims Russian president ‘doesn’t use body double’ Rebecca Braybrook

Russian president Vladimir Putin is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, according to top secret US documents leaked from the Pentagon - Credit: Getty Images

Vladimir Putin undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut Dennis Morton

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: The Government is working hard to deliver a better future James Grundy

BBC series This Is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead the nominations at the Bafta television and craft awards with six each.

BAFTA Television Awards 2023 nominations announced - full list Ethan Evans

Danylo Shramenko and Semyon Kyslyi in Bunker Cabaret

Bunker Cabaret comes to Wigan Sian Jones

Russian jet intercepts and collides with US drone over Black Sea after dumping ‘environmentally unsound’ fuel (Credit: Getty Images)

Russian jet intercepts and collides with US drone over Black Sea Will Millar

Russian jet intercepts and collides with US drone over Black Sea after dumping ‘environmentally unsound’ fuel (Credit: Getty Images)

Russian jet intercepts and collides with US drone over Black Sea Will Millar

Russian and Belarusian players have been unable to compete at Wimbledon ever since Vladimir Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine - Credit: Getty Images

Wimbledon to lift ban on Russian and Belarusian players Ethan Evans

Eurovision 2023: Ukraine select entrant after performing in a bunker Benjamin Jackson

(Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

2022 ‘the most volatile on record’ for fuel prices, says watchdog Matt Allan

A compressor station of the new Baltic Pipe natural gas pipeline. Photo for illustrative purposes.

Two huge explosions in Russia leave at ‘least nine dead’ Sophie Wills

Banksy has appeared to confirm that he is in Ukraine after unveiling his latest artwork on Instagram. Picture: Banksy/ PA

Banksy shares behind the scenes video of his time in the Ukraine Benjamin Jackson

NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

What are article 4 and 5 of the NATO Treaty?

US President Joe Biden speaks to media about the Democrats keeping the Senate before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Missile which killed two in Poland ‘unlikely’ to have come from Russia Patrick Hollis

Sepp Blatter says awarding Qatar the World Cup was a ‘mistake’ Daniel Mcneil

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is seen running off the stage at an event at COP27 in Egypt.

Rishi Sunak is rushed out of room by aides at COP 27 Andrew Quinn

Bank of England warns UK will fall into longest recession in history unless it ‘acts forcefully now’

Bank of England warns UK could fall into longest recession in history Will Millar

Biggest food price increases in past year including oil, pasta and tea Sophie Wills

National Grid Chief John Pettigrew has spoken out about the potential blackouts amid the energy crisis.

Will the UK see energy blackouts this winter? Beth Franklin

UK homes could face power cuts this winter warns National Grid Andrew Quinn

Roblox Ukraine vs Russia war games portraying real-world events removed by platform for violating standards

Roblox Ukraine war games removed for violating standards Will Millar

This handout picture released on September 27, 2022 by the Danish Defence Command shows the gas leak at the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as it is seen from the Danish Defence's F-16 rejection response off the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm, south of Dueodde. - The two Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Europe have been hit by unexplained leaks.

What is Nord Stream and why is it leaking? Dennis Morton

In his first test as Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce a mini budget this morning (September 23)

What could be announced in today’s mini-budget? Benjamin Jackson

Lisa Nandy

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy banned from Russia in latest round of sanctions Richard Wheeler and Martina Betteto

The average UK household could see their energy bill rise to £500 in January (Photo: Adobe)

Energy bills to hit £500 a month in January amid new price cap fears Claire Schofield

Vodafone bosses have warned customers face an increase in their phone bills next year (Photo: Getty Images)

Vodafone customers to face bigger hike to phone bills next year, bosses warn Hiyah Zaidi

Households could be asked to turn down their thermostats and switch off their lights to avoid blackouts (Photo: Adobe)

Households could be told to turn down their thermostats this winter Hiyah Zaidi

Netflix said the service will be an “addition” to its existing plans (Photo: Adobe)

Netflix partners with Microsoft for cheaper subscription plan with ads Claire Schofield