It is the opposition politician's first public appearance since starting a 2.5-year jail term, seen as punishment for his fierce criticism of the Kremlin.

Navalny spoke via videolink, his prison kit hanging loosely after a recent 24-day hunger strike over his treatment.His language was as robust as ever.President Putin was a "king with no clothes", he said, who was "robbing the people" and depriving Russians of a future. Russians were being "turned into slaves".The judge rejected…

It is the opposition politician's first public appearance since starting a 2.5-year jail term, seen as punishment for his fierce criticism of the Kremlin.

Navalny spoke via videolink, his prison kit hanging loosely after a recent 24-day hunger strike over his treatment.His language was as robust as ever.President Putin was a "king with no clothes", he said, who was "robbing the people" and depriving Russians of a future. Russians were being "turned into slaves".The judge rejected…

It is the opposition politician's first public appearance since starting a 2.5-year jail term, seen as punishment for his fierce criticism of the Kremlin.

Navalny spoke via videolink, his prison kit hanging loosely after a recent 24-day hunger strike over his treatment.His language was as robust as ever.President Putin was a "king with no clothes", he said, who was "robbing the people" and depriving Russians of a future. Russians were being "turned into slaves".The judge rejected…

There were 3,001 deaths in 24 hours, after a peak of more than 4,000 was reached at the start of April.The 14-day average of deaths and cases remains high but has seen a slight fall.Congress has opened an inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic.President Jair Bolsonaro, who has frequently spoken out against lockdowns, masks and defended unproved drugs as treatment, is facing widespread criticism and his support has plummeted.The outbreak has been fuelled by more transmissible…

There were 3,001 deaths in 24 hours, after a peak of more than 4,000 was reached at the start of April.The 14-day average of deaths and cases remains high but has seen a slight fall.Congress has opened an inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic.President Jair Bolsonaro, who has frequently spoken out against lockdowns, masks and defended unproved drugs as treatment, is facing widespread criticism and his support has plummeted.The outbreak has been fuelled by more transmissible…

There were 3,001 deaths in 24 hours, after a peak of more than 4,000 was reached at the start of April.The 14-day average of deaths and cases remains high but has seen a slight fall.Congress has opened an inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic.President Jair Bolsonaro, who has frequently spoken out against lockdowns, masks and defended unproved drugs as treatment, is facing widespread criticism and his support has plummeted.The outbreak has been fuelled by more transmissible…

Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will call for the most sweeping revamp of US social benefits since the 1960s.His plan includes $4tn (£2.9tn) of spending on education and family leave.

History will also be made as two women sit behind the president for the first time during a speech to Congress.US Vice-President Kamala Harris and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will both wear masks at the rostrum during Wednesday night's primetime…

Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will call for the most sweeping revamp of US social benefits since the 1960s.His plan includes $4tn (£2.9tn) of spending on education and family leave.

History will also be made as two women sit behind the president for the first time during a speech to Congress.US Vice-President Kamala Harris and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will both wear masks at the rostrum during Wednesday night's primetime…

Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will call for the most sweeping revamp of US social benefits since the 1960s.His plan includes $4tn (£2.9tn) of spending on education and family leave.

History will also be made as two women sit behind the president for the first time during a speech to Congress.US Vice-President Kamala Harris and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will both wear masks at the rostrum during Wednesday night's primetime…

Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will call for the most sweeping revamp of US social benefits since the 1960s.His plan includes $4tn (£2.9tn) of spending on education and family leave.

History will also be made as two women sit behind the president for the first time during a speech to Congress.US Vice-President Kamala Harris and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will both wear masks at the rostrum during Wednesday night's primetime…

The raid is part of a probe into Mr Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. His lawyer says he denies breaking the law.Before the 2020 presidential election Mr Giuliani led an effort to find incriminating information about Democratic candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter in Ukraine.Mr Biden won the election and he and his son have denied any wrongdoing.

Mr Trump was impeached in 2019 over allegations he sought help from Ukraine to boost his chances of re-election.…

The raid is part of a probe into Mr Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. His lawyer says he denies breaking the law.Before the 2020 presidential election Mr Giuliani led an effort to find incriminating information about Democratic candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter in Ukraine.Mr Biden won the election and he and his son have denied any wrongdoing.

Mr Trump was impeached in 2019 over allegations he sought help from Ukraine to boost his chances of re-election.…

The raid is part of a probe into Mr Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. His lawyer says he denies breaking the law.Before the 2020 presidential election Mr Giuliani led an effort to find incriminating information about Democratic candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter in Ukraine.Mr Biden won the election and he and his son have denied any wrongdoing.

Mr Trump was impeached in 2019 over allegations he sought help from Ukraine to boost his chances of re-election.…

The Europeans were part of an anti-poaching patrol that was ambushed by gunmen near Pama Reserve on Monday.

Burkina Faso government officials confirmed their deaths on Tuesday. A local soldier was also abducted, but his status is unknown.…

The Europeans were part of an anti-poaching patrol that was ambushed by gunmen near Pama Reserve on Monday.

Burkina Faso government officials confirmed their deaths on Tuesday. A local soldier was also abducted, but his status is unknown.…

Andrew Brown, 42, was shot and killed last week during an attempted arrest.His family, who have only been shown 20 seconds of bodycam footage, have described his death as an "execution".The exact circumstances of Mr Brown's death remain unclear. Seven officers were placed on administrative leave following the shooting.

And on Tuesday, the FBI said it had opened a civil rights investigation into the incident to "determine whether federal laws were violated".…

Andrew Brown, 42, was shot and killed last week during an attempted arrest.His family, who have only been shown 20 seconds of bodycam footage, have described his death as an "execution".The exact circumstances of Mr Brown's death remain unclear. Seven officers were placed on administrative leave following the shooting.

And on Tuesday, the FBI said it had opened a civil rights investigation into the incident to "determine whether federal laws were violated".…

Andrew Brown, 42, was shot and killed last week during an attempted arrest.His family, who have only been shown 20 seconds of bodycam footage, have described his death as an "execution".The exact circumstances of Mr Brown's death remain unclear. Seven officers were placed on administrative leave following the shooting.

And on Tuesday, the FBI said it had opened a civil rights investigation into the incident to "determine whether federal laws were violated".…

Net profit jumped by 162% to a record $17.9bn in the three months to March as advertising revenue swelled by a third.It comes as the tech giant faces increased scrutiny over its power and the pandemic has people turning to the internet more than ever.The firm credited "elevated consumer activity online" for its results.

"Over the last year, people have turned to Google Search and many online services to stay informed, connected and entertained," said Alphabet and Google chief executive…

Net profit jumped by 162% to a record $17.9bn in the three months to March as advertising revenue swelled by a third.It comes as the tech giant faces increased scrutiny over its power and the pandemic has people turning to the internet more than ever.The firm credited "elevated consumer activity online" for its results.

"Over the last year, people have turned to Google Search and many online services to stay informed, connected and entertained," said Alphabet and Google chief executive…