1. Xi Jinping, Putin and Kim Jong Un "discussed immortality"

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is reported to have discussed the topic of life extension in a private conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Russian internet provider Beeline plans encrypted traffic filter

Russian internet and mobile provider Beeline is reportedly planning to launch a strict system to filter encrypted traffic.

Russian consumers hit by soaring dairy and potato prices

Russians are cutting back on dairy products due to rising prices, according to the DairyTrader conference in Moscow.

Afghanistan earthquake: Scores killed as quake strikes Kunar province

A magnitude 6 earthquake has struck a remote, mountainous region in northeastern Afghanistan, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries.

Andriy Parubiy assassination: Ukraine arrests suspect, says Zelenskyy

The suspected gunman in the assassination of former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy has been arrested, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday.

Ukraine may ban Israeli pilgrims from Uman for Rosh Hashanah

Ukraine is considering banning Israeli and other nationals from visiting the city of Uman, in the Cherkasy region, for the Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) holiday.

Ursula von der Leyen tours frontline EU states amid border tensions

The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has begun a tour of the EU's frontline member states to strengthen solidarity and defence.

Ukraine: Russian drone strikes hit Odessa power plants

Russian drones have targeted four power plants in Ukraine’s southern Odessa region, leaving more than 29,000 people without electricity.

Copenhagen night swim: Race highlights city's 'blue spaces'

Copenhagen's port has hosted an unprecedented night swim, with hundreds of people taking part in a two-kilometre race through the city's canals.

Ukraine ready for peace talks, says Yermak

Andriy Yermak, a senior adviser to Ukraine's President, has told the German broadcaster DW from New York that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia.

Russia to quit European Anti-Torture Convention: What it means for prisoners

Russia is preparing to quit the European Convention against Torture. The convention allows international inspectors to visit Russian prisons, to document abuses and demand their elimination.

EU to keep frozen Russian assets until Ukraine reparations paid

Russia’s frozen assets will not be returned unless Moscow pays war reparations to Ukraine, a senior EU official has said.