World Published 25 Feb, 2022 10:50pm Putin calls on Ukraine army to remove leadership in Kyiv Putin also accuses "Ukrainian nationalists" of deploying heavy weapons in residential areas of major cities
World Published 25 Feb, 2022 10:44pm US imposes tough sanctions on Russia, but avoids some severe steps The fresh sanctions target Russia's two largest banks, which will be cut off from US dollar transactions
World Published 25 Feb, 2022 10:08pm World Covid cases continue retreat, except in Asia In Asia the number of cases remains stubbornly high, increasing by a fifth
World Published 25 Feb, 2022 07:14pm Putin ready to send delegation to Minsk for Ukraine talks Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, who is a Putin ally, says he would "create conditions" for talks
World Updated 25 Feb, 2022 09:23pm Battle for Kyiv: Ukraine soldiers face Russian troops in capital Ukraine president accuses Moscow of targetting civilians; asks West to more than just imposing sanctions
World Updated 25 Feb, 2022 05:37pm Putin tells China's Xi Russia willing to hold high-level talks with Ukraine: state media Russia have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing air strikes and sending troops deep into the country
World Published 25 Feb, 2022 05:08pm Russia cracks down on home front as its troops invade Ukraine Some of them and other Russians posted a blank, black picture on Instagram to voice opposition
World Published 25 Feb, 2022 02:14pm Russian troops advance on Kyiv as Ukrainian leader pleads for help Zelenskiy says he is Russia's 'number one target'; US, EU announce new wave of sanctions
World Published 25 Feb, 2022 12:48pm Plastic treaty would be historic for planet: UNEP chief 'This is a big moment. This is one for the history books,' says Inger Andersen
World Updated 25 Feb, 2022 01:27pm Say no to war: Twitter gripped by fear of WWIII amid Ukraine invasion Russia’s military operations in Ukraine have left people stunned and caused fear and outrage on social media, ...
World Published 25 Feb, 2022 10:38am Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now A picture was emerging of fierce fighting across multiple fronts