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Russia: Music stars come together to criticise plans for pro-Putin pop idols TV station
Letter protests plans to create TV and radio network to promote 'ideologically correct' pop stars.
Estate agents key to David Cameron preventing 'dirty money' in London property
PM's pledge to crack down on crooked money buying up UK property needs multi-pronged approach, say experts.
Ukrainian artist Daria Marchenko creates portrait of Vladimir Putin from 5000 bullet cases
Marchenko is gaining fame for turning the ugly remnants of war into creative works of art.
Russia outlines plans to boost Arctic military presence in new naval doctrine
The Kremlin claims the plans are a response to Nato activity on its borders.
Russian bombers fly close to California coast to wish US pilots a happy Fourth of July
North American Aerospace Defense Command says message not a threat but Russian aircraft were nuclear capable.
Berlusconi claims Putin offered to make him Russian finance minister
"My future? Becoming minister for my friend Putin," former Italian prime minister allegedly said at party.
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher sees sales jump as closures continue
Laury announced the closure of 60 of a total 360 B&Q stores that were not profitable.
Russia: Novaya Gazeta newspaper critical of Putin faces closure after warning about foul language
A Russian newspaper that has long challenged Vladimir Putin gets warning after partially printing swearword.
Simon Heffer: American forces aim their weapons at Putin's most vulnerable spot - his cronies' wallets
As Barack Obama finally flexes his muscles in world affairs, Europe can only stare worried at Russia's potential response.
Ripe economy: Meet the Russian farmers benefiting from the ban on Western produce
Russia's ban on EU produce has been a boon for the country's farmers
Russia: Volgograd governor proposes 'peace match' with Germany
Volgograd dignitary wants to stage a "peace match" between the Russian and German national football teams.
Russia: Members of brutal nationalist Fedorovich gang jailed for murder and torture spree
A total of 14 people were killed in their crime spree throughout the Sverdlovsk region.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17: What do we know about who brought down the passenger plane one year on?
Evidence indicates that civilian airliner was brought down by Buk missile fired by pro-Russian militants.
Pamela Anderson requests meeting with Vladimir Putin to 'make this a better world'
Former Baywatch star proposes talks with Russian President to address environmental and animal rights issues.
Political Times: Lib Dem leader announced, Boris Johnson hosed down and the Putin threat
IBTimes UK takes a look at this week's Westminster gossip and political news.
Iran nuclear deal: Obama offers Putin some kind words for help in historic agreement
US president said he was surprised by Russia's willingness to help with the agreement.
Vladimir Putin says digital currencies like bitcoin have use 'in certain segments of the economy'
Putin spoke about digital currencies like bitcoin at an educational event in Moscow.
Satoru Iwata: Russian gamers leave flowers in tribute to Nintendo president outside Japanese Embassy
Russian Nintendo fans gather to pay respects to the company's late president.
Russia: 13 soldiers killed in Omsk military barracks collapse
Emergency measures on at 242 Airborne Training Centre after four-storey building collapses.
Russia unveils 'straight flag' to counteract LGBT's rainbow symbol
The ruling United Russia party unveiled a 'straight flag to counteract the LGBT rainbow flag.
Russia offers debt-ridden Greece funds from Brics bank
Greece can become shareholder in Brics' New Development Bank and borrow money, says Russia.
Russia: Safety campaign pamphlet issued by police warns 'a selfie with a weapon kills'
Authorities in Russia have published a guide to taking selfies more safely due to an increase in the number of people killed or hurt while taking self portraits.
Washington jets intercept two nuclear-capable Russian bombers on Independence Day
Two Russian Tupolev Tu-95 long-range strategic bombers were intercepted off the coastline of California and Alaska.
Russia: Arctic mummy from lost civilization discovered in Siberia
Human remains were wrapped in birch bark and copper and preserved in the Siberian permafrost
International Space Station crew await vital supplies after two failed missions
Three crew members manning the International Space Station (ISS) awaiting urgent supplies of fuel, oxygen, food and equipment.
Bosnia: UK and Russia locked in dispute over Srebrenica 'genocide' resolution
UK drafts resolution describing 1995 massacre as genocide, but Russia calls move divisive.
Russian 'burn gay hearts' demagogue Dmitry Kiselyov calls for civil partnerships in shock U-turn
'Love works wonders,' says TV chief, who previously demanded the internal organs of dead homosexuals be burnt.
Most Russians fear imminent war with the West, but Putin's popularity has reached record high
Findings from an independent poll of Russians appear paradoxical, as Russia's involvement in Ukraine conflict continues.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17: Russia rejects calls for 'UN-style' tribunal
Russian deputy foreign minister calls Dutch plans 'untimely and counterproductive'.
Pentagon: Russia 'playing with fire' with nuclear rhetoric
Deputy US Defence Secretary condemns Russian sabre rattling, calls for extra funding