Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government3 days agoFlora Drury and Tabby WilsonBBC NewsGetty ImagesRussia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban...

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government3 hours agoTabby WilsonBBC News Digital - WorldGetty ImagesRussia has become the first country to formally recognise Taliban...

Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns40 minutes agoThomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonAFP via Getty ImagesThe Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to...

Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia face 'double figure sentences'2 hours agoChris Bell and Tom BealBBC News InvestigationsMetropolitan Police handout and social mediaSix Bulgarians convicted...

The roar of F-35B fighter jets is set to be heard over central London (Image: Getty)New details of the much-anticipated VE Day flypast in central London have been announced. Twenty-three military...