Russian President Putin secures another six-year term with minimal opposition and no public criticism in a controlled election environment. Rival Navalny's absence leaves critics in jail or exile. Despite minor challenges, Putin faces ongoing issues like a Ukrainian drone attack. Economy resilient, defense industry support. Opposition calls for protests through voting ..read more

Thousands of Russians gathered in Moscow to mourn the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Navalny's funeral took place in a Moscow church, with his mother and father in attendance. Despite tight security, mourners expressed their support for Navalny's family and praised his fearlessness in speaking out against the authorities. Navalny's body was later taken to the Borisovskoye cemetery ..read more

Relatives and supporters bid farewell to Alexei Navalny at a funeral in Moscow's Maryino district at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Soothe My Sorrows. Burial follows in the nearby Borisovskoye Cemetery. Navalny's mother, Lyudmila Navalnaya, struggled to release the body for burial in the Yamalo-Nenets region ..read more

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, accuses President Vladimir Putin of mocking Christianity by coercing his mother into agreeing to a secret funeral. Navalny's mother is being subjected to psychological torment, with authorities suggesting burying Navalny in the Arctic prison. Navalnaya pleads for the return of her husband's body, accusing Putin of disrespecting the deceased ..read more

The bullet-riddled body found in Spain is believed to be a Russian defector who escaped to Ukraine. The body was found in Alicante. The man was shot, run over, and identified as a 33-year-old Ukrainian, possibly Maksim Kuzminov. A burning car was found. Kyiv considered his defection as a major coup ..read more

Ksenia Karelina, a dual citizen of Russia and US, was arrested for state treason. She raised funds for a Ukrainian organization that bought weapons. Accused of sending $50 to Razom for Ukraine. Arrested in Yekaterinburg by FSB wearing a white hat and handcuffed by masked officers ..read more

French President Macron announces Classes Internationales program for Indian students to learn French in France before pursuing degrees. Joint statement endorses the initiative, allowing Indian students to be taught French in highly reputed French universities. Program offers access to French-taught undergraduate programs ..read more

King Charles's former butler, Grant Harrold, revealed that the monarch has a cheeky sense of humour and gives 'bizarre' presents to his staffers on Christmas Eve. These unusual gifts include a tin of salmon and a salt and pepper grinder wrapped in a ribbon. The royals also exchange gag gifts during the holiday season, with Prince Harry receiving a fish biro from Princess Margaret. In addition to these quirky gifts, Charles also gives his employees proper gifts such as tea cups and saucers, whiskey glasses, a water jug, and their annual famous Christmas card ..read more

A 32-year-old student was arrested after a shooting rampage in Rotterdam, Netherlands, that left three people dead. The shooting began in a private home, where a woman was killed and her daughter was seriously injured, later succumbing to her injuries. The suspect then went to a classroom at a nearby university hospital, where he shot and killed a doctor. The suspect, who studied at the university, was apprehended under the hospital's helipad. The authorities believe the suspect acted alone and are investigating the motive. The Dutch Prime Minister expressed his condolences and gratitude to th ..read more

Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the war in Ukraine and the needs of the Ukrainian troops. Zelenskyy requested additional air defense systems to protect power plants and energy infrastructure, which were damaged in previous attacks by Russia. Stoltenberg reiterated Nato's support for Ukraine and stated that a stronger Ukraine would help end Russia's aggression. The meeting took place after Russia accused Ukraine's Western allies of coordinating the recent missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet's headquarters. France and the UK a ..read more