Alisa Kharcheva, once 17, is said to have received a luxury apartment via a transfer by a trusted associate; authors describe an ongoing relationship during Putin's early years in power.
Chancellor says Germany has lived beyond its means for years; experts warn reforms are urgent to avoid ruin.
Brett Daniel Taylor, 53, identified as the operator of Cetacean Compassion Australia Ltd, charged with aiding suicides and trafficking drugs in connection with an undercover police probe; about 20 other deaths under review.
US president lauds the king's support for veterans while omitting Prince Harry during the Windsor Castle state banquet
Police deploy tens of thousands as unions mobilize up to a million demonstrators nationwide, with clashes reported in several cities amid budget protests.
Northern Ireland Assembly speaker Edwin Poots says the current climate in Great Britain risks turning ugly; PSNI reports rising abuse against MLAs
UK investment pledge looms amid scrutiny of Mandelson-Epstein ties and ongoing Gaza discussions as Melania teams with Kate in Windsor
Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement commits both nations to treat any attack on one as an attack on both as Sharif visits Riyadh amid regional tensions
Deportees and lawyers say 11 of 14 remain detained in Ghana, conflicting with government statements.