NewsPA Media: World NewsVladimir Putin endorses nuclear doctrine allowing for first strike
The new policy authorises Moscow to use nuclear weapons in the event of a conventional attack on key military and government infrastructure.
PoliticsYahoo News VideoCould a second wave of coronavirus delay the 2020 election? Yahoo News Explains
Earlier this month, former Vice President Joe Biden speculated that President Trump could use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to delay the November presidential election. And just this week, Trump son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner made headlines when he refused to say whether the election will be held on Nov. 3. Could a second wave of the coronavirus actually delay voting? Yahoo News Senior Editor Will Rahn explains the unlikely scenario that could lead to a postponed election.
NewsPA Media: World NewsPutin awards medal to Kim Jong Un marking victory over Nazi Germany
The medal was awarded to the North Korean leader for his role in preserving the memory of Soviet soldiers who died on North Korean territory.
NewsPA Media: World NewsSpaniards allowed to exercise outside for first time in seven weeks
Spain is rolling back restrictions that helped bring the coronavirus outbreak under control and save hospitals from collapse.
NewsPA Media: World NewsRussia reports spike in coronavirus cases as other countries ease restrictions
Russia’s government reported 7,933 new cases on Friday, raising its total to 114,431.
HealthPA Media: World NewsRussian woman who escaped coronavirus quarantine ordered back to hospital
Alla llyina broke out of hospital by disabling an electronic lock in her room.
PoliticsYahoo News VideoImpeachment Explained: Mitt Romney, 2020 and life after acquittal
President Trump has been acquitted by the Senate on both charges contained within the articles of impeachment, drawing proceedings that started in October to a close. Yahoo News Senior Political Correspondent Jon Ward explains what to expect next, the surprise break of Mitt Romney from his GOP cohort and what role impeachment will play in the 2020 election.
SciencePA Media: World NewsHundreds of fishermen rescued from giant ice floe
The rescue operation off the island of Sakhalin in eastern Siberia lasted almost seven hours.
NewsYahoo News VideoRobert Ray: ‘The president has a right to defend himself’ against ‘vague’ articles of impeachment
Robert Ray, a member of President Trump’s impeachment defense team, tells Yahoo News Editor in Chief Daniel Klaidman and Chief Investigative Correspondent Michael Isikoff that because the articles of impeachment do not explicitly charge the president with a criminal offense, no new evidence is needed.
LifestylePA Media: World NewsElephants play in snowy Russian streets after bid to say goodbye to the circus
The two elephants - Karla and Ranni - belong to an Italian company that ran a show in Yekaterinburg during the new year holidays.
NewsYahoo News VideoInside Impeachment: What you need to know as Senate trial begins
In this episode of “Inside Impeachment,” Yahoo News Chief Investigative Correspondent Michael Isikoff breaks down everything you need to know as Democrats begin their arguments in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump on Wednesday. Following opening statements on Tuesday, the question of whether new witnesses could be called remains.
PoliticsPA Media: World NewsPutin engineers shake-up that could keep him in power longer
The Russian president earlier accepted the resignation of long-time ally Dmitry Medvedev, who moves to a new role.
NewsYahoo News VideoFormer DOJ official: There is no evidence that Russia investigation was opened for ‘political reasons’
Former acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord joins Yahoo News editor in chief Daniel Klaidman and Chief Investigative Correspondent Michael Isikoff to discuss the Department of Justice watchdog report on the origins of the Russia investigation. McCord details the dual findings of the report, explaining that while errors in the handling of FISA applications were found, there is no evidence to suggest the investigation was politically motivated.
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Former DOJ official: President Trump's ‘lack of familiarity’ made him susceptible to foreign interference
Former acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord joins Yahoo News editor in chief Daniel Klaidman and chief investigative correspondent Michael Isikoff to discuss the Department of Justice watchdog report that exposed serious errors in the FISA applications that allowed for surveillance of Trump campaign staffer Carter Page. During the leadup to the Russia investigation, McCord says she didn't share suspicions that President Trump was a Russian asset — at least not a knowing one.
PoliticsYahoo News VideoWhat you need to know about the IG report
Yahoo News Chief Investigative Correspondent Michael Isikoff breaks down the details of the Justice Department inspector general report released Monday afternoon. While clearing the FBI of political bias in opening an investigation into then candidate Donald Trump, the report hands powerful new ammunition to the president’s allies, sharply criticizing the bureau for “serious performance errors” and “significant” errors and omissions in its applications for a secret surveillance warrant targeting a member of Trump’s campaign.
PoliticsYahoo News UKJeremy Corbyn defends use of NHS trade documents amid Russian influence claims
The Labour leader has used the documents to suggest the NHS is “on the table” as part of a post-Brexit deal with the US, although this has been denied by Tories.
PoliticsYahoo News VideoFormer Trump adviser blasts 'false narrative' of Ukraine election interference
A former top national security adviser to President Trump told Republicans in the House impeachment inquiry Thursday morning to stop advancing a “fictional narrative” that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections rather than Russia.
NewsYahoo News VideoWhat you need to know about the Roger Stone verdict
Yahoo News Chief Investigative Correspondent Michael Isikoff gives his analysis on the guilty verdict in the Roger Stone trial — and why star witness Randy Credico feels bad that his testimony could land Stone behind bars.
NewsYahoo News UKRussian historian pulled from St Petersburg river with backpack containing woman's severed arms
Historian Oleg Sokolov was pulled from the River Moyka in St Petersburg with a backpack containing a woman's severed arms.
EntertainmentYahoo News UKAnimal rights outcry after bear turns on trainer during performance at Russian circus
Animal rights campaigners have voiced their support for the bear, which turned on its trainer during a performance at a circus in Olonets, Russia.
PoliticsYahoo News Video'All roads lead to Putin': Pelosi dings Trump on Syria decision
During a press briefing, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her side of the contentious meeting Democrats had with President Trump on Wednesday.
PoliticsYahoo News Video‘Deep State’ author on Trump impeachment inquiry: countercampaigns are ‘almost always used by people who are guilty of something’
Journalist and author of "Deep State" James Stewart joins Yahoo News Editor in Chief Dan Klaidman and Chief Investigative Correspondent Michael Isikoff to talk about the impeachment inquiry surrounding President Trump.
NewsYahoo News VideoFelix Sater foiled an assassination attempt on Fmr. President George Bush
Felix Sater foiled an assassination attempt on Fmr. President George Bush.
NewsYahoo News UKRadiation levels in Russia ‘spiked by up to 16 times’ after fatal nuclear rocket test explosion
Five nuclear engineers were killed in the explosion at a naval sea platform near Sarov, Russia.
ScienceYahoo News UKSmoke cloud bigger than the European Union covers large parts of Siberia
Wildfires have been burning in the region for two months.