Russian legislators have given President Vladimir Putin permission to use armed forces abroad.

Russian legislators have given President Vladimir Putin permission to use armed forces abroad.

The sanctions unveiled by Boris Johnson today against certain Russian banks and individuals fell well short of what some had been expecting.

Scotland will end its COVID passport scheme next Monday and the legal requirement to wear face coverings in some indoor settings will be dropped from 21 March, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked legislators for permission to use armed forces outside Russia - a move that could pave the way for a broader attack on Ukraine.

A trio of white men have been found guilty of hate crimes after they murdered Ahmaud Arbery, a black man, while he was out on a run.

Boris Johnson has announced sanctions against three Russian oligarchs as the UK takes action against Vladimir Putin's "cronies" in response to the "renewed invasion" of Ukraine.

Team GB's victorious curling team have returned home from the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Scotland will end its COVID passport scheme next Monday and the legal requirement to wear face coverings in some indoor settings will be dropped from 21 March, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

European football's governing body, UEFA, is under pressure to strip the Champions League final from Russia.