"Now that Vladimir Putin triggered this ruthless war in Ukraine, our people see what kind of neighbour we have."

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Russia's Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday that 959 Ukrainian soldiers entrenched at the Azovstal steel site in Mariupol have surrendered since Monday, with their fate now uncertain.

18-year-old Saman Abbas disappeared last year in Italy after telling her boyfriend that her family were going to kill her.

The band had been performing at the Bataclan concert hall when the attacks occurred.

Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt fans enjoy Seville as they await the Europa League final

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The European Union's only land border with Africa had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a diplomatic crisis between Madrid and Rabat.

Lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for gay rights.

Uber has launched two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles. The announcement has raised concerns regarding workers rights.

The Kalush band launched the #MomsOfUkraine initiative in Lviv, signing the names of their own mothers on a large stand in Rynok Square.

Dozens of others were injured in the incident, which occurred during rush hour on Monday evening.

The musician has been living in exile since 2018 and faces more than three years in prison in Spain.

Ankara is in an awkward position: it is a NATO member but has deep economic and military ties with Moscow.

The city of New York in Ukraine was bombed by the Russian army and continues to live with.

Navalny requested the delay.

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Nestled to the east of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, a lush sanctuary is home to dozens of exotic birds from far and wide.

Indonesian Buddhists released hundreds of lanterns to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Siddharta Gautama.

On Thursday, May 12, the 5th International Folklore Festival, also called 'Kharibulbul', kicked off in Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan.

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After months of resistance, the fighters were taken to areas under Russian control, with the Ukrainian government saying an exchange would be worked out for their return home.

Five other migrants, including two children, were reportedly rescued from the stricken vessel.

Under the new rules, male and female swimmers will be allowed to appear topless or in full-body costumes for sun protection or religious beliefs.

The case prompted widespread outrage in Greece after the man claimed that his wife had died during a burglary.

Police said that no explosive devices were found and it was not clear who was behind the purported emailed threats.

470 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya and Malta in the past few weeks is waiting in the Mediterranean to be granted a safe port.

It is the first election in Lebanon since a devastating economic crisis erupted in October 2019.

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She's only the second woman to hold the post.

Bulgaria had relied on Russia for 90% of its natural gas before Gazprom cut supplies in April.

On 16 May, the US Department of Defense released a video showing paratroopers practicing live fire at an undisclosed location in Norway.

The German Chancellor has been accused of indecision over the war in Ukraine.

Sweden joins Finland in announcing it wants to become a member of NATO

A thick layer of orange dust covers the capital Baghdad, making this the eighth sandstorm since mid-April for Iraq.

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While it's clear COVID-19 is spreading at an alarming speed, there are questions about the accuracy of North Korea's fever tally.

But what did they decide?

The local governor and the Ukrainian military say troops restored a border marker and sent a message to President Zelenskyy: "Mr. President, we have reached it. We are at the border."

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The UK prime minister heads to Belfast on Monday at loggerheads with unionists and the EU over the protocol he negotiated in order to secure Brexit.

Thailand commemorates Visakha Bucha Day, Buddhism's most sacred day of the year which marks Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, held on the full moon of the third lunar month in the Buddhist calendar.

Final preparations are well under way on the French Rivera for this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Over a thousand indigenous people from the Bari ethnic group that lives on the Colombian-Venezuelan border take to the streets in the Colombian town of Tibu, demanding the cessation of violent actions by armed groups in this region.

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Giant puppets and inflatable floats march down the city center of Lille to mark the start of Utopia, the sixth thematic edition of lille3000, a cultural festival running until October.

Tattoo parlours are busy with customers as many Ukrainians are embracing tattoos amid the ongoing war with Russia.

Hundreds of Buddhists brought their pet dogs, cats, rabbits and even crustaceans to a temple in Singapore on Saturday to receive blessings from monks and nuns.

A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion has suggested its conservative majority will overturn a landmark 1973 case establishing a woman's right to abortion.

Expectations are low that the outcome will significantly alter the political landscape, despite a new crop of candidates from a nationwide protest movement.