Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's largest conscription drive in 14 years. His ultimate goal is to have an army larger than America's, our Moscow correspondent explains. Follow the latest below ...

Ninja sword owners are to be paid the face value of their weapons to hand them over to police before they are officially banned, the Home Office has announced. Anyone who bought a ninja sword ...

UAE unveils new Dirham symbol inspired by national flag. Design incorporates UAE flag colours and Arabic calligraphy. Digital format includes a ring for security and continuity. The UAE unveiled a new ...