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The 29-year-old had been recruited by Ukrainian special services, Moscow says

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv assassinated Igor Kirillov inside enemy territory, in its most audacious operation since the war began – how will Russia respond?

Stubborn inflation, exorbitant borrowing costs, bankruptcy risks and a growth slowdown: the Russian economy is facing a slew of negative headlines, as the costs of the Ukraine war and Western sanctions mount.

Sources told The Wall Street Journal that Musk’s drug use and contact with foreign nationals could lead to his existing security clearance being revoked if he attempts to upgrade it

January WTI crude oil (CLF25) Tuesday closed down -0.63 (-0.89%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25) closed down -0.0318 (-1.61%). Crude oil and gasoline prices were under pressure Tuesday, with gasoline falling to a 1-week low. Concerns about weak Chinese energy demand are weighing on crude prices. Also, Tuesday's slide in...

Ukrainian security services sources say Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was a completely legitimate target as the head of Russia’s nuclear, biological and chemical defence forces

Snap elections will be a referendum on Scholz’s failed coalition. But our leaderless drift is disastrous for Europe, says German journalist Jörg Lau

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) today is down -1.16 (-1.64%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is down -0.0366 (-1.85%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are posting moderate losses today, with gasoline falling to a 1-week low. Concerns about weak Chinese energy demand are pressuring crude prices. Also, today's...

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The role and symbolic use of the Romanian Orthodox Church and religious rhetoric, in the recently cancelled Romanian election was significant.

It comes as Sir Keir Starmer is in Estonia for a meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).