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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
June 16, 2026Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
June 12, 2026US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft
May 20, 2026Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
May 11, 2026US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
May 1, 2026Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
April 15, 2026Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
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Russian artist who satirised Vladimir Putin shot dead in Poland
Topic:World Politics Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 10:05pm Semyon Skrepetsky was a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin and had produced numerous artworks satirising the Russian president. (Supplied: Facebook/Semyon
Both US and Iran signal they are nearing a peace deal as Tehran claims victory
Topic:World Politics Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 3:37am The United States and Israel's war with Iran has failed to dislodge the Islamic Republic's regime. (Reuters: Majid Asgaripour) Both the US and Iran ar
The deadly 1996 plane downing at the heart of Raúl Castro's indictment
Topic:World Politics Thu 21 May 2026 at 12:28pm Raul Castro has been indicted on murder charges in the United States. (AP: Ariana Cubillos) The United States has indicted former Cuban president Raú
Apple's Tim Cook and Tesla's Elon Musk among top US CEOs to accompany Trump to China
Topic:World Politics Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will be meeting in China this week. (AP: Andrew Harnik) Several top US executives including Tim Cook and Elon Musk will be going to China with US Pre
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump spat with Merz
Topic:World Politics A Pentagon official says Donald Trump is reacting to "counterproductive remarks" from Germany. (AP: Matt Rourke) The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany
Donald Trump suggests decision on Iran likely within 10 to 15 days
Topic:World Politics Donald Trump said "good talks" were taking place but it had proven difficult to reach a deal with Iran. (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque) Donald Trump says he will know within "the next