Putin's purge: Russian leader sends chilling message to political elite with round-up of top officials
Economic minister Alexei Ulyukaev's detention on corruption charges has sent shockwaves throughout Russia's elite.
Saudi-led role in Yemen's conflict 'welcome' says ex-prime minister Khaled Bahah
Former Yemeni PM's comments come as Riyadh faces criticism over civilian deaths from air strike campaign.
Mystery over Kremlin insider interview claiming Vladimir Putin may quit in 2017
Valery Solovei's interview with Moskovsky Komsomolets was quickly taken down after it was published.
Donald Trump's ancestor is 'Viking chieftain Rurik' who helped found early Russian state
The newspaper Zavtra traced Trump's lineage back more than a millennium.
Nato chief calls on Donald Trump to show commitment to alliance and counter Russian threat
General Sir Richard Shirreff told IBTimes UK that Trump's statements on Nato so far were worrying.
Ukrainian MP tells Trump to toughen Russia sanctions to 'prevent World War 3'
The ex-pilot's comments come amid speculation on the impact of Trump-Putin relationship for the war in Ukraine.
Russia anticipates change in relationship with Washington after Donald Trump victory
Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump as speculation builds over what it means for US-Russian ties.
Stalin's purges 'a big minus' but he is a 'significant' politician says Russia's education minister
However Olga Vasilyeva said she is no Stalinist as she faced criticism on views of the Soviet dictator.
Russian nationalists 'planned to kill our prime minister' says Montenegro's chief prosecutor
Top lawyer says move to kill Milo Djukanovic in an election day coup was to stop country's drift into Nato's orbit.
Ukrainian hacking group threatens to release emails from Putin spokesman
After recent email leaks, the Cyber Alliance said it now would target Dmitry Peskov.
High Court Brexit ruling could force Theresa May to call election in 2017
The prime minister may need to go to the country to get a mandate for terms of Brexit, say top ministers.
Isis head Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'sends audio message' urging no retreat in Mosul
If confirmed, it would his first communication since 2015.
Prison officer numbers to get boost to tackle violence in Britain's jails
Justice secretary Liz Truss says extra officers need to crack down on drugs and abuse in prisons.
UK inflation set 'to quadruple' in second half of 2017 says leading thinktank
The National Institute for Economic and Social Research says a falling pound means prices will rise.
Philip Hammond to use Autumn Statement to outline 'flexible' fiscal approach
The chancellor will not commit himself to any strict targets in bid to deal with Brexit vote fallout.
HMRC investigates a third of Britain's super rich in quest for unpaid tax billions
National Audit Office says at least £416m was collected from the rich that had not been declared.
Poppy ban for England and Scotland players in Armistice Day World Cup clash at Wembley
Fifa does not allow 'political symbols' to be worn on players' shirts.
MI5 chief says Russia and violent Islamic State extremists pose biggest threat to UK
Andrew Parker is the first serving spy chief to give a newspaper interview.
Russia readies itself for 'huge offensive' on Aleppo to save Assad say intelligence reports
The Times says Moscow wants to exploit the political hiatus of the US election cycle.
Moldova heads for presidential run-off after no contender wins majority
Preliminary results show pro-Russian Igor Dodon won the most votes, but not enough for a majority.
A magic black cat called Momo is the Halloween star of Google's spooky doodle
There are five levels and a wand for Google users to master.
Mark Carney may face down Brexit critics and 'serve full 8-year term' as Bank of England governor
Amid conflicting reports of whether he will stay, Carney will reportedly make a statement on his future this week.
Motoring charities concerned about mobile phone use at the wheel going unpunished
The number of motorists fined for the offence has dropped sharply over the last year.
Nissan boosted UK investment after it 'got 11th-hour pledge' it would not be hurt by Brexit
The claims come after the Japanese car maker announced boosting its UK investment at its Sunderland plant.
Economic benefits of expanding Heathrow 'exaggerated by up to £86bn'
Analysis shows Gatwick would provide almost as much of a boost and at a fraction of the cost.
Chaos of Calais camp shutdown sparks fears for dozens of children left to fend for themselves
Despite French claims the camp had been closed, 100 children were said to be still left at 'the Jungle.'
Women discriminated against in UN top job race says lobby group amid calls for greater equality
UN observer Jean Krasno calls on new Secretary General Antonio Guterres to appoint women in top roles.
Moscow orders officials: 'Get your children out of foreign schools and back to Russia'
One expert said the measure was in preparation for a 'big war', the Znak.com Russian news outlet reported.
Bob Dylan's most poetic lyrics as US singer wins the Nobel Prize in literature
Dylan, 75, celebrated for his 'poetic expressions within American song tradition'.
Britons are the most concerned about immigration out of 25 countries surveyed
The online Ipsos poll also revealed Britons' attitudes towards extremism and terrorism.
