Held up Russian Soyuz Rocket Takes off the ground

Russia has launched the first rocket from its new Vostochny cosmodrome, following a 24-hour delay that drew the ire of President Vladimir Putin.

The launch of the Soyuz was watched by Mr Putin, who had flown 5,500km (3,500 miles) to the country’s Far East for the event.

The unmanned rocket is carrying three satellites.