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Pentagon estimates 2,000 to 4,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

Pentagon estimates 2,000 to 4,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

The US Defense Department told lawmakers Tuesday it estimates between 2,000 and 4,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Moscow's nearly two-week-old invasion of Ukraine.

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West Indies contain England to 57-4 at lunch

West Indies contain England to 57-4 at lunch

England’s fragile top-order batting was again exposed as the West Indies pacers reduced the visitors to 57 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday.

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'Z': on Russia's tanks and capturing the public's military mindset

'Z': on Russia's tanks and capturing the public's military mindset

Since Russia moved troops into Ukraine, the letter "Z" -- emblazoned on Moscow's advancing armoured vehicles -- has gripped the country's public consciousness on social media, in manicures and on an athlete's uniform.

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World rallies for Women's Day under Ukraine war shadow

World rallies for Women's Day under Ukraine war shadow

Protesters took to the streets worldwide for International Women's Day Tuesday with rallies in Pakistan defying security warnings and demonstrations in Europe urging solidarity with war-torn Ukraine.

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Premier League suspends deal with Russia over Ukraine invasion

Premier League suspends deal with Russia over Ukraine invasion

The Premier League announced Tuesday it was suspending its deal with its Russian broadcast partner following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Tribal clashes in Sudan's Darfur kill 16: medics

Tribal clashes in Sudan's Darfur kill 16: medics

Tribal clashes in Sudan's ravaged Darfur region have left at least 16 people killed and 16 others wounded, medics said on Tuesday.

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UK initiative pushes for more women to head  FTSE-100 firms

UK initiative pushes for more women to head FTSE-100 firms

Two years ago Tara Cemlyn-Jones, a former investment banker who helped in the financing of start-ups including lastminute.com, returned to the UK after years spent abroad.

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Premier League suspends deal with Russian broadcaster

Premier League suspends deal with Russian broadcaster

The Premier League announced Tuesday it was suspending its broadcast deal with its Russian broadcast partner following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Google to spend $5.4 bn on cybersecurity firm Mandiant

Google to spend $5.4 bn on cybersecurity firm Mandiant

Google announced Tuesday a deal to acquire the cybersecurity firm Mandiant for about $5.4 billion, one of the tech giant's biggest purchases ever as it works to bolster its cloud computing offer.

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Ukraine thaw could slow Russian advance in mud

Ukraine thaw could slow Russian advance in mud

Having failed to make a decisive advance in the early phase of its Ukraine campaign, the Russian army is now facing a thaw that could make progression on key routes problematic due to mud.

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