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Russia's Overnight Aerial Strike On Western Ukraine Kills 1, Injures 18

Russian overnight attack killed one person, injured at least 18, and struck a US electronics manufacturer in western Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.

India-Russia Partnership "Steadiest" Since World War II: S Jaishankar

India and Russia on Thursday vowed to expand their bilateral trade in a "balanced" manner and sustain energy cooperation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Autopsy Rules Out 'Trauma' In Frenchman Livestream Death

A post mortem on a Frenchman who died during a live stream found that he was not killed by trauma or a third party.

PM Modi, French President Macron Discuss Ukraine, Other Conflicts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin In Moscow

"We believe that relations between India and Russia have been among the steadiest of the major relationships in the world after the Second World War," Mr Jaishankar said at a joint media briefing with Mr Lavrov.

Greta Thunberg, Activists Block Norway Oil Refinery In Protest

Greta Thunberg and more than 100 more climate activists blocked Oslo's main avenue and a bank branch on Thursday to demand Norway shutter its oil industry, police and organisers said.

Need To Address Trade Imbalance Between India And Russia: S Jaishankar In Moscow

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the trade deficit of $58.9 billion between Russia and India, despite more than a fivefold rise in bilateral goods trade over the last four years.

Raphael Graven, Frenchman Who Died During Livestream, Was Living "Best Life"

For some people close to him, Raphael Graven was living "his best life" in the years before he died during a live-streamed event on Monday, watched by thousands.

Russia To Boost Nuclear Shield Amid 'Colossal Threat': State Nuclear Chief

Russia's nuclear shield should be strengthened in coming years due to the "colossal threats" facing the world's biggest nuclear power, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation said on Thursday.

French Streamer Jean Pormanove Dies Following Abuse During Livestream, Probe Launched

A popular French streamer died on Monday after suffering abuse and humiliating treatment during a nearly 12-day livestream. Raphael Graven, a 46-year-old military veteran, was known for his extreme online challenges, CNN reported.

113-Year-Old Swedish Church Arrives At New Home After 2-day journey

A landmark Swedish church arrived Wednesday at its new home after a two-day move across the Arctic town of Kiruna, in a move to allow Europe's largest underground mine to expand.

Explained: How Europe Tried To Speak Trump

A careful selection of cast and roles and a clear strategy to avoid deadlocks. European leaders' charm offensive on Donald Trump to foster Ukraine's cause this week was hastily arranged but followed a scripted plan, say European sources.

Russia Says Security Discussions Without Moscow Are "Road To Nowhere"

Russia said on Wednesday that attempts to resolve security issues relating to Ukraine without the participation of Moscow were a "road to nowhere".

Russia Struck Gas Station In Odesa, Says Zelensky

Russia struck a gas distribution station in the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding this showed the need to put economic pressure on Russia amid current US efforts to end the war.

China In "Opportunistic" Move, Pounces On Cheap Russian Oil, As Indian Demand Dips

Chinese refineries have ramped up their crude oil purchases from Russia as demand from India has weakened. Trump has threatened to impose secondary tariffs on goods from countries importing Russian oil in to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency

Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".

Tortured, Abused By 2 Others For Days On Live Stream, French Influencer Dies

French streamer Raphael Graven, known for extreme online challenges, has died following alleged abuse during live broadcasts. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

France Probes Death Of Man On Live Video Stream After Violence And Humiliations

French authorities are investigating the death of a man during a live video stream on the Kick live streaming platform, where he had regularly been shown enduring violence and humiliations.

Why Putin Had To Pay Rs 2.2 Crore In Cash To Refuel Jet In Alaska

Russian President Vladimir Putin had to pay nearly $250,000 (about Rs 2.2 crore) in cash to refuel three jets while returning from the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

Russian Envoy's "Sabka Hardik Swagat" Greeting Leaves Reporters Surprised

In what was a pleasant surprise, Roman Babushkin, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Russian Embassy in India, welcomed attendees at his press conference in Hindi.