Tim Stickings

Shadowy former Russian intelligence agent was a 'founder and leader' of the mercenary army

Leader of mercenary group has long history with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Migration reforms to plug gaps in German labour market expected to benefit Syrians and Turks

Intelligence assessment says security threat no longer justifies extra controls

Talks in Sweden preparing for Cop28 hear concerns over poor sanitation and lack of rainwater

Foreign Minister calls for green energy ties to curb Beijing's dominance on key markets

British landmarks under threat from erosion, extreme weather and rising sea levels

Ministers relax rules as Berlin aims to speed up transition to renewable energy

Experts tell The National how UK and Europe must collaborate if Rishi Sunak's pledge to crack down on illegal migrants is to be met

Putin accused the West of supplying Kyiv with money, weapons and mercenaries in a bid to 'ignite the conflict even more'

Annalena Baerbock calls off visit after technical problems with German Air Force Airbus A340 force crew to twice abort flight

With no country recognising the militants' government, Afghans worldwide are left in legal limbo

Charities criticise UK and EU after resettlement programmes take in only a few hundred people

Call to detain people on French coast after six died in English Channel disaster

Minister wants to seize 'status symbols' from gangs, many of which have roots in Arab world