Author: BBC

South Korea has with its Western allies condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and committed to a sanctions regime against Moscow. At the same time, Russia and North Korea have cultivated closer ties – with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong un meeting in high-profile visits last year which analysts believe spawned military technology deals. Source link

The UK’s economic inactivity rate was 21.8% from November to January, official figures show. Source link

The night ended in a confusing manner, after Pacino failed to read out all the best picture nominees. Source link

Andrew Tate and his brother “categorically reject” the sexual offence charges they are accused of. Source link

The competition watchdog said that pet owners struggle to access information such as price lists. Source link

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, does not disclose the cost of its drones. However, Thirteenth clams that the Russian missile boat Ivanovets, which was destroyed by Group-13 last month, would have cost Russia more than all drones produced by HUR since the beginning of 2023. Source link

Critics say a commitment to build new gas-fired power stations would threaten climate pledges. Source link

The launch comes as a cut-throat price war intensifies in the world’s biggest car market. Source link

The singer-songwriter’s hits also included Hungry Eyes, which featured in the Dirty Dancing movie. Source link

Displaced people in Rafah in the Gaza Strip have prepared meals using the limited food available to mark the start of the Muslim holy month. Ramadan is usually a month of fasting, reflection and family time but this year, celebrations were muted in Gaza as Israel’s air and ground campaign continued in response to the 7 October attack carried out by Hamas. The conflict has fuelled a hunger crisis in the territory, with little aid arriving in the territory. Source link