Welcome to the SuperPutin exhibit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen riding a brown bear in medieval armour, cuddling a puppy and dressed as Santa Claus – it’s not his latest series of publicity photos, but rather......

6 Indian MiG 29 jets upgraded in Russia

Six of the 69 MiG-29 fighter planes of the Indian Air Force have been upgraded in Russia and the remaining jets will be upgraded in India, a Russian official has said. The official from the Russian......

Buyan the bear predicts Croatia will beat France in World Cup final

A Croatian victory would be a huge upset, with France firm favourites to win the World Cup for a second time. IMAGE: Buyan, a male Siberian brown bear, attempts to predict the result of the FIFA......

Tale of two keepers as Uruguay slip against France

Amid increasing obsession with the glamour players in football, goalkeepers are slipping from the spotlight. But all too often they are the difference. IMAGE: Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera......

Deschamps relieved as France avoid suspensions in pitch melee

'I had six players on a booking, and now I have everybody available for the next match, and that is great' IMAGE: France coach Didier Deschamps celebrates after the match with Antoine Griezmann......

Captain Godin lauds Uruguay 'lions', exonerates goalkeeper

'I have only words of gratitude for my team mates' IMAGE: Uruguay's Fernando Muslera and Diego Godin look dejected after conceding their second goal. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Uruguay......

Uruguay tight-lipped on Cavani injury before France clash

IMAGE: Uruguay's Edinson Cavani during training in Nizhny Novgorod on Thursday. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters Edinson Cavani trained lightly on Thursday, but his coach would not be drawn on......