Vladimir Putin used his annual TV event to blame Kyiv for stalled peace talks and gloat over EU moves, while Russians voiced economic worries. Analysis suggests no change in Russia's war course.
Over 200 items from the late Queen's wardrobe, including her wedding dress, will go on display in a landmark 2026 exhibition at Buckingham Palace, celebrating her centenary and fashion legacy.
EU leaders agree a €90bn loan to support Ukraine's budget, but fail to use frozen Russian assets. Zelenskyy hails 'significant support' as Trump urges swift peace talks. Read the latest.
Artist Edita Schubert discusses her radical scalpel technique, cutting into canvas to create profound works exploring trauma and healing. Discover her unique process and upcoming London exhibition.
EU leaders have agreed a €90bn interest-free loan for Ukraine, secured against EU borrowing. The deal avoids using frozen Russian central bank assets for now. Read the full details.
Russia's foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin reveals a 'lengthy' call with MI6's new head, as EU leaders meet to discuss using €190bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Analysis suggests Moscow is signalling its own agenda.
As the EU debates using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, we examine the high-stakes legal, political, and economic risks of this unprecedented move. A pivotal moment for European solidarity.
EU leaders face a critical choice at Brussels summit: approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine secured against frozen Russian assets or risk Kyiv's financial collapse. Belgium demands guarantees.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence, with Poland's Tusk warning of dire consequences for Europe. Follow live updates.
EU leaders face pressure to approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine's defence, funded by frozen Russian assets, at a critical Brussels summit. The move aims to counter Russian advances.
A drone strike hits a tanker in Rostov-on-Don, causing casualties, as Russian bombs wound 32 in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy pushes EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on releasing €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort. A crucial test of European unity without US backing. Read the latest analysis.
The UK government threatens Roman Abramovich with legal action if he fails to hand over Chelsea sale profits for Ukrainian war victims. Will he comply?
European intelligence agencies reveal a Russian GRU campaign intimidating Belgian politicians and finance bosses to block the use of €185bn in frozen assets for Ukraine. Exclusive details.
Sir Keir Starmer gives Roman Abramovich 90 days to transfer frozen Chelsea sale funds for Ukrainian aid. Failure will result in legal action. Follow the latest developments.
EU leaders decide on a complex €90bn loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. Kyiv would only repay if Russia pays war reparations. The high-stakes vote could define Europe's credibility.
PM Keir Starmer vows legal action if Roman Abramovich doesn't donate £2.5bn from Chelsea sale to Ukraine. The frozen funds' licence has been issued. #Ukraine #Chelsea
Time Out's writer crowns Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A as London's best non-art exhibition of 2025. Discover the queen's fashion, legacy, and why it runs until March 2026.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a critical reparations loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets. Belgium and Italy voice opposition, risking a messy political showdown.
Explore how photographer Edward Weston's shift from pictorialism to modernism in the 1920s turned peppers, nudes and toilets into iconic art. See 'Becoming Modern' in Paris until 25 Jan.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have put their past differences aside, reuniting for the first time in 17 years to support their son Rocco at his London art exhibition. Discover the emotional story behind their reconciliation.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died on Austria's highest peak. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in -20°C conditions. Trial set for February.
US and Ukrainian officials conclude talks in Miami, stating real progress depends on Russia's willingness to end the war. Meanwhile, drone attacks continue on both sides.
Hyperrealist sculptor Ron Mueck unveils a major new exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring monumental and intimate works that explore the human condition. Discover the details.
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
Ursula von der Leyen and Friedrich Merz lead urgent EU talks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort, with a crucial summit looming. Will Belgium agree?
A landmark exhibition at Melbourne's NGV juxtaposes the radical work of Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo for the first time. Discover the punk spirit and avant-garde vision that reshaped fashion. Plan your visit now.
Explore 'The Stories That Made Us' at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery, an immersive journey through four decades of South Asian migration, community, and resilience. Open until May 2026.
The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial, 'After the Rain', opens at the National Gallery of Australia. Curated by Tony Albert, it showcases hope and resilience through works by 57 First Nations artists.