What’s happening on the Russian-Ukrainian border and why are tensions so high?

The US and UK have warned by Russia that it would "pay a heavy price" if it invades Ukraine.

UK aid heads to Tonga as Pacific nation continues the clean-up after eruption and tsunami

UK-funded aid is being sent to Tonga, almost a week after parts of the island nation were devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami.The Australian naval ship HMAS Adelaide was expected to set sail...

Austria to make COVID jabs mandatory – and police will check vaccination status

Austria's parliament has approved a universal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults - the first of its kind in Europe.

‘Real life Aquaman’: Tongan man swims for 27 hours to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

A 57-year-old Tongan man who swam for about 27 hours after Saturday’s tsunami swept him out to sea is being described as a "real life Aquaman".

Truss urges Putin to ‘step back’ as Biden warns Russia ‘will pay heavy price’ if it invades Ukraine

Liz Truss has warned Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would lead to a "terrible quagmire and loss of life" similar to the Soviet-Afghan war.The British foreign secretary urged Vladimir Putin to "desist and...

Queen ‘shocked and saddened’ as she sends message after devastating Tonga volcano eruption and tsunami

The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the King of Tonga following Saturday's devastating natural disaster.

Twenty-nine die in stampede after gang armed with knives attacks Christian event in Liberia

At least 29 people, including 11 children, have died in a stampede in Liberia after a gang with knives attacked people at an all-night Christian event.The deaths happened at about 9pm on Wednesday in...

UK sends 30 elite troops and 2,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine amid fears of Russian invasion

A group of around 30 elite British troops has arrived in Ukraine to help train the Ukrainian armed forces on new anti-tank weapons gifted by the UK amid fears of an imminent, new Russian...