Putin’s childhood judo partner claims to own £1bn palace linked to Russian leader

Russian businessman Arkady Rotenberg has said on he owns a £1bn Black Sea palace which jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has linked to President Vladimir Putin.

Health experts visit Wuhan wet market as they investigate coronavirus origin

Experts from the World Health Organisation looking into the origins of coronavirus have visited a wet market that provides food for the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Hundreds arrested during pro-Navalny rallies across Russia

Hundreds of people have been arrested in Russia as rallies have broken out across the country in demand of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny's release.

Lionel Messi’s Barcelona contract ‘most expensive ever’ for an athlete

Lionel Messi's current contract with Barcelona is reportedly worth up to €555m (£492m) over four seasons - thought to be the biggest pay deal ever for an athlete.

Lionel Messi’s Barcelona contract ‘most expensive ever’ for an athlete

Lionel Messi's current contract with Barcelona is reportedly worth up to €555m (£492m) over four seasons - thought to be the biggest pay deal ever for an athlete.

Tony Blair brands EU ‘foolish’ over Article 16 coronavirus vaccine row

Tony Blair has said the EU's short-lived move to override the Brexit deal on Northern Ireland under its vaccine export controls was "very foolish".

Why are so many huge stars suddenly selling their music rights?

Bob Dylan has done it, Shakira has done it, and Dolly Parton is reportedly considering it, presumably if the price is right.

Ice warnings for England and Wales after sub-zero temperatures follow floods

Large parts of England and Wales are facing ice warnings, as temperatures fell into minus figures overnight following prolonged periods of rain.