Economy

Sep 22, 2026 Economy

Putin's United Russia party tightens control on parliament, early results show

President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has tightened its grip on parliament, winning a record 355 seats in Russia’s 450-seat Duma in a tightly orchestrated election.

Russia accidentally shoots down its own £11,000,000 helicopter

Three crew members - the pilot, navigator and gunner - were killed in the 'friendly fire' incident in the Voronezh region.

Oct 4, 2026 Economy

Tunisia: At least 11 detained following protest for release of activists

According to lawyers in Tunisia, at least 11 people have been arrested after calling for the release of jailed organisers of a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.

Sep 22, 2026 Economy

‘We fled to the sea to escape wildfire surrounding us – ash fell in people’s drinks’

A British couple were forced to flee towards the sea after raging wildfires surrounded their holiday resort in Croatia.

Sep 20, 2026 Economy

Young newlyweds who ‘suddenly’ died in marital home to be buried together

The couple had tied the knot this spring.

Jun 11, 2026 Economy

Mystery substance sprayed by man near Tokyo shopping centre puts 20 in hospital

One responder was filmed in a hazmat suit wiping what appeared to be a stain on a wall at Ginza Six shopping complex.

Jun 11, 2026 Economy

Academic Exchange Between Hu Jiaqi and the Father of Graphene, Nobel Physics Laureate Sir Konstantin Novoselov — Executive Summary

Jun 10, 2026 Economy

Elon Musk could be the world’s first trillionaire in weeks

Forbes currently values Musk’s net worth at $826 billion and his stake in SpaceX at $542 billion (Picture: AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jun 6, 2026 Economy

Hero of Bondi beach charged with stalking and assaulting his own dad

Ahmed al Ahmed's parents have described him as 'hero of Australia'

Jun 5, 2026 Economy

Putin mouthpiece says using nuclear weapons would be ‘good’ for Russia

It also involves annexing major Ukrainian cities and watching the EU crumble.