Dmitry Medvedev
President of Russia from 2008 to 2012, Prime Minister of Russia (2012-2020) and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia since 2020
- 6d ago
Russian drivers flock to LPG conversions as refinery strikes drain fuel supplies
Long queues at petrol stations and rising prices are pushing Russian drivers to retrofit their vehicles to run on liquefied petroleum gas, after Ukrainian drone strikes knocked out refinery capacity.
- Jul 5
Zverev reaches first Wimbledon quarterfinal after two-day battle; Struff's run ends against Sinner
Alexander Zverev survived a stern test from Jiri Lehecka to reach his first Wimbledon quarterfinal, while Jan-Lennard Struff's fairytale run ended in straight sets against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
- Jul 5
Sinner overcomes Struff to reach Wimbledon semifinals, sets up potential Djokovic clash
Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets to advance to his third Wimbledon semifinal, where he could face Novak Djokovic.
- Jul 4
Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge, Trump says 1,000 missiles aimed at Iran and threatens 'decimate' if his life is targeted
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls vengeance 'inevitable' in his first statement since his father's funeral, while President Trump declares 1,000 missiles are 'locked and loaded' with thousands more ready, and warns any assassination attempt would prompt total destruction of Iran.
- Jul 4
Iran begins funeral for Ali Khamenei as millions expected in Tehran, security warnings issued
Tens of thousands of black-clad Iranians gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque on Saturday for the start of public mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli strike in February. Authorities expect 15 to 20 million people to attend the ceremonies in the capital alone.
- Jul 4
Iran begins six-day funeral for Ali Khamenei, killed in February US-Israeli strikes, with millions expected to mourn
Public ceremonies for the former supreme leader, killed in the first day of US-Israeli airstrikes on 28 February, started Saturday in Tehran. Authorities expect between 12 and 20 million mourners over six days of processions across Iran and Iraq.
- Jul 4
Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka as Kyiv death toll from massive air attack reaches 30
A record Russian ballistic missile barrage on Kyiv killed at least 30 people and injured 91, while Moscow said its forces seized the Donetsk region city of Kostiantynivka, a potential stepping stone toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
- Jul 2
Rybakina and Swiatek crash out in Wimbledon third round as Sabalenka retains No. 1
Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek, both former Wimbledon champions, were eliminated in the third round on Saturday, clearing the path for Aryna Sabalenka to keep the world No. 1 ranking.
- Jul 1
Russia closes EU borders and imports fuel as Ukrainian drone strikes trigger nationwide shortages
Ukrainian drone attacks have knocked out up to half of Russia's refining capacity, forcing Moscow to import gasoline from India and Kazakhstan, close its EU borders, and impose nationwide fuel rationing.
- Jun 29
Djokovic overcomes Wu Yibing in four sets to open Wimbledon 2026 campaign
Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over China's Wu Yibing in a Centre Court clash that lasted three hours and 11 minutes and featured an in-stands marriage proposal.
- Jun 29
Sinner survives five-set scare against Kecmanovic to open Wimbledon defence
World No.1 Jannik Sinner overcame a determined Miomir Kecmanovic and a bloody foot injury to win his first match as defending champion at Wimbledon.
- Jun 28
Latvian intelligence warns Russia may stage provocations on NATO's eastern flank to test alliance cohesion
Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski says recent Putin remarks are preparation for a false-flag operation, as Latvian intelligence and a senior NATO politician warn of possible Russian hybrid attacks on Poland or the Baltic states.
- Jun 26
Sergei Ivanov, Putin's long-time KGB ally and former defence minister, dies at 73
The former Russian defence minister and one of Vladimir Putin's oldest associates from the KGB passed away on 26 June. His death was first reported by a basketball league and later confirmed by the Kremlin.
- Jun 26
Wimbledon 2026 draw pits Rafa Jódar against wildcard Gill, Sinner starts title defence and Djokovic chases Slam No. 25
The All England Club announced the singles draws on Friday, 26 June, with Spain's Rafa Jódar set for his main-draw debut and Jannik Sinner beginning his defence against Miomir Kecmanovic as Novak Djokovic aims for a record 25th major.
