Russia’s president says Ukraine’s attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ but not critical problemsThe Russian president, Vladimir Putin, acknowledged that the country was suffering from “a certain shortage” of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin on Sunday, after repeated Ukrainian…

“Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated.” — Confucius

“Turn the pain into power.” — Unknown

“Learn only how to avoid seeking for and attaching yourselves to anything.” — Huang Po

“Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.” — Henry David Thoreau

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” — Gilbert Chesterton

“If you genuinely want something, don't wait for it - teach yourself.” — Gurbaksh Chahal

There was good food, nervous energy and pandemonium at a Surry Hills cafe as Algeria went through to the knockout roundOn a rainy day in Sydney’s Surry Hills, a small crowd rushes into a small cafe draped in the green and white flag of Algeria, gathering around a TV with dreams of seeing their country make the World…

Korean president Lee lashes out and apologises to nationSon Heung-min omission against South Africa backfiresHong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday as South Korea’s head coach, a day after his side’s group-stage exit from the World Cup and after condemnation from the country’s president.The 57-year-old former captain…

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for governmentAndy Burnham will pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities as he sets out his case to…