Black Sea palace not mine, says Putin

President Putin denies links to a palace featured in a video by his arch-critic Alexei Navalny.


Covid: Facebook suspends Israel PM Netanyahu's chatbot

The bot asked about people's Covid vaccination status, breaching a policy on private medical data.


Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani sued by Dominion voting machine firm

Dominion seeks $1.3bn in damages over a campaign claiming its machines switched US election votes.


Vietnam War: French court to hear landmark Agent Orange case

It is the first time civilian victims of the highly toxic chemical will have their cases heard.


Moderna vaccine appears to work against variants

Laboratory tests suggest antibodies can recognise and fight the UK and South Africa variants.


Covid: Dutch PM Mark Rutte condemns curfew riots as 'criminal violence'

Rioters attacked police and set fires to protest against a night-time curfew introduced on Saturday.


Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'

Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.


Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment

The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants.


Russia Navalny protests: Kremlin hits out at West as it downplays rallies

Western nations have criticised "harsh tactics" against protesters supporting Russia's opposition leader.


Covid: Israel vaccinates 16 to 18-year-olds ahead of exams

Israel has vaccinated more than a quarter of its population and now high school students are eligible.