Airstrikes kill three, injure 13 in eastern Ukraine
A child and two adult civilians were killed in missile attacks on a town in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, officials say.
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Ukraine says it destroyed Russian ship in the Black Sea
Ukraine's military says it has destroyed a Russian Navy landing ship off Crimea in the Black Sea.
Stalled truce talks dent hopes of Palestinians in Rafah
Israel has been warned an army offensive on Rafah would jeopardise the humanitarian situation there, after talks aimed at reaching a truce stalled.
Israel under pressure to have mercy on last Gaza refuge
Pressure mounting on Israel to halt their march on Rafah where more than a million Gazans are seeking refuge, to avoid "an unfathomable catastrophe".
Five killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Russia
Five people have died, including a child, and 18 people have been injured in a missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod, the regional governor says.
Indonesia’s Widodo congratulates poll winner Prabowo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says he congratulated Prabowo Subianto after unofficial counts showed the defence minister had won the presidential election.
Hezbollah says Israel will ‘pay price’ after deadly day
Hezbollah has vowed revenge for the killing of 10 civilians, including five children, in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon.
Ukraine, France to sign bilateral security agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris.
Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces
Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Ukraine chiefs inform Western generals of Kyiv’s plans
Ukraine's defence minister and armed forces commander have met with NATO to discuss their need for more electronic warfare equipment to combat Russian drones.
Gazans fearing Rafah assault look to Cairo for hope
Negotiators are meeting in Egypt to seek a truce between Israel and Hamas as over a million Gazans crammed into Rafah await Israel's feared ground offensive.
Trump wins Nevada, Virgin Islands: Rep nomination close
Donald Trump is closing in on the Republican presidential nomination, easily winning caucuses in Nevada and the Virgin Islands.
Pakistan ex-PMs Sharif and Khan both claim poll win
Nawaz Sharif has declared victory in Pakistan's elections and is seeking to form a government despite his party trailing supporters of jailed rival Imran Khan.
Israel prepares assault on Rafah amid ‘bloodbath’ fears
Israel's military is coming up with a plan to evacuate the southern Gaza city of Rafah but aid agencies warn a ground attack could lead to mass civilian deaths.
New Ukraine army chief outlines plan of attack
Ukraine's new army chief says his immediate goals include improving the rotation of troops out of the front lines and harnessing the power of new technology
Gazans brace for Rafah assault after 44 more killed
Israel has confirmed plans to attack Rafah, where 44 people died in air strikes overnight, leaving Gazans wondering where else they can be evacuated to.
Pakistan’s Khan-backed independents lead in final count
The final tally has been released in Pakistan's national election and shows independents, mostly backed by former leader Imran Khan, winning 101 of 264 seats.
Trump NATO remark ‘appalling and unhinged’: White House
Donald Trump said he would encourage Russia to do "whatever the hell they want" to any NATO member country if they don't meet his spending guidelines.
Drone attacks target Kyiv, southern Ukraine
Ukraine's Air Force says its defence systems destroyed 40 out of 45 Russia-launched Shahed attack drones overnight over Kyiv and southern Ukraine.
Russian forces using Starlink in Ukraine, Kyiv says
Kyiv says Russia is using Starlink technology in occupied areas of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Pakistan’s Khan-backed independents lead in final poll
More than 60 hours after voting ended, Pakistan's electoral commission said independents backed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan led the final poll count.
Biden, European leaders criticise Trump’s NATO comments
European leaders have reacted to Donald Trump's comments over a hypothetical Russian invasion of NATO allies not spending enough on defence.
Three dead in Senegal election protests
Violent protests have occurred across Senegal after the government postponed general elections set for February until December.
Israeli strikes kill 67 as two hostages freed in Rafah
Israeli forces have rescued two hostages in Rafah under the cover of air strikes that officials say killed 67 Palestinians in the southern Gaza city.
Russia launches 45 drones in mass barrage of Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have launched 45 drones over Ukraine in a five-and-a-half-hour barrage.
Centre-right Stubb wins Finnish presidential election
Centre-right Alexander Stubb has declared victory over liberal Green Party member Pekka Haavisto in Finland's presidential election.
Israel frees two hostages, Dutch block jet part exports
A Dutch appeals court has blocked the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, as foreign officials warn of the consequences a ground offensive in Rafah.
Sudan left in the dark by RSF-imposed telecoms blackout
Sudan's communication blackout, blamed on the Rapid Support Forces, has hampered aid and left millions vulnerable.
Kyiv says Moscow obtaining Starlink via third countries
Starlink says it does not engage in any business with the Russian government or military.
Cambodia reports new bird flu case after boy’s death
Cambodia's Health Ministry says the brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus
US, Jordan throw weight behind Gaza ceasefire effort
A Dutch appeals court has blocked the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, as foreign officials warn of the consequences a ground offensive in Rafah.