Russia is ‘constantly tracking’ a British warship on patrol in the flashpoint Black Sea, the defence ministry in Moscow has announced. HMS Trent sailed through the Dardanelles and Bosporus on Sunday amid high tension over the Kremlin’s intentions in eastern Ukraine. Despite planning to track the Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel’s every move, it posed … Read more
Nerve-wracking moment truck crosses rickety 6ft wide bridge over Russian river with just inches to spare and no safety railings Footage shows moment truck crosses a narrow bridge over Vitim River in Russia Bridge has no safety railing and is six-foot-wide, with decaying wooden slats Terrifying condition isn’t enough to deter one driver from braving … Read more
Russian children carry toy guns and sing war songs about being ‘merciless to the enemy’ and ‘dying for the Motherland’ at primary school parade Schoolchildren as young as nine were filmed parading in military uniforms Footage was captured in industrial city of Elektrostal, which lies east of Moscow Vladimir Putin’s security official called for boost … Read more
A Russian actress has been chosen to star in an ambitious project which will be the first feature film made in space. Yulia Peresild, 36, will be sent to the International Space Station in October, Russia‘s space agency said on Thursday. With her, will be director Klim Shipenko. Both will undergo special training including tests … Read more
London has earned its reputation as the divorce capital of the world following a series of huge pay-outs in favour of the ‘financially weaker spouse’. The nickname – cemented by an emphasis on full disclosure from both parties – has encouraged foreign-born spouses to seek divorce settlements in London, rather than their home country. Another … Read more
A remarkable polar bear was finally in captivity tonight after walking a record 675 miles from its Arctic Ocean habitat. After a six-week effort, authorities eventually caught the beast, which appeared furious that its marathon adventure had come to an end. In a video, the bear is seen angrily shaking its cramped cage. The bear’s … Read more
A remarkable polar bear was finally in captivity tonight after walking a record 675 miles from its Arctic Ocean habitat. After a six-week effort, authorities eventually caught the beast, which appeared furious that its marathon adventure had come to an end. In a video, the bear is seen angrily shaking its cramped cage. The bear’s … Read more
It is probably the most famous fighter aircraft in history, its sleek shape familiar to millions after it helped to defeat the German air assault during the Battle of Britain. So it may come as a shock to see a Spitfire bearing the Soviet red star on its fuselage and wings instead of the usual … Read more
It is probably the most famous fighter aircraft in history, its sleek shape familiar to millions after it helped to defeat the German air assault during the Battle of Britain. So it may come as a shock to see a Spitfire bearing the Soviet red star on its fuselage and wings instead of the usual … Read more
DarkSide is believed to be based out of Russia and made up of veteran cybercriminals. In a statement (above) following the Colonial attack, the group denied being political and said their only goal was to ‘make money’ The cyberextortion attack that forced the shutdown of America’s largest fuel pipeline was carried out by a criminal gang … Read more