Analysts suggest Russia's high military command is likely lying to the Kremlin about the extent of Moscow's gains in Ukraine. The US-based Institute for the Study of War says Vladimir Putin's commanders are using various informational tools to exaggerate their advances. Meanwhile, an explosion at a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow was caused by an improvised explosive device, according to Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee. The state agency confirmed three […]

Labour have won the Greater Manchester mayoralty by-election after counting concluded today following yesterday's vote. Bev Craig, a close former colleague of Andy Burnham, secured victory after entering a run-off against Reform UK candidate Sian Astley. The result deals a blow to Reform UK and the Greens, who hoped to win the seat after Burnham quit to become an MP and later prime minister. Spain's foreign minister says practically all […]