Russia fires nearly 400 drones in deadly Ukraine attack
Russia has unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine and is stepping up attacks along the front in signs that its spring offensive has begun.
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Danes vote in poll clouded by Trump’s Greenland desires
Danish voters are casting ballots, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term amid a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.
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Iran targets Israel and calls Trump talks ‘fake news’
Iran has fired more missiles at Israel and trashed President Donald Trump's claim the US is in talks to end the war, saying he's just manipulating the markets.
Two dead in NY jet collision, ICE deployed to airports
Two pilots are dead and several passengers are in hospital after a plane struck a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Zelenskiy says Russia preparing major attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian forces of planning a major attack on Ukraine.
Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia
The search for survivors continues after a Hercules C-130 crashed after take-off in Colombia, killing at least 66 of the military and police personnel on board.
Iran denies talks with US after Trump postpones strikes
Iranian officials have denied that Iran held talks with the US, just hours after President Donald Trump claimed "very good and productive conversations".
Pilots killed after jet hits fire truck at NY airport
A pilot and co-pilot are dead after an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on the runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport.
Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power stations
US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, delaying power plant strikes after "productive" talks with Tehran.
Concerns grow over Solomon Islands political impasse
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is refusing to recall parliament and insists there's no crisis, as the opposition claims a majority of MPs.
Cuba restores power to Havana after grid collapse
Cuba has begun restoring power in the capital Havana after the third major grid collapse this month that left 10 million people in the dark.
Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy, water
The clock is ticking on Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens to retaliate if the US attacks power plants.
Israeli settlers smash cars, set fires in the West Bank
Israeli settlers have rampaged through Palestinian villages and wounded several men.
New Ukraine-Russia POW exchange possible: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is optimistic about further prisoner of war swaps between his country and Russia after talks with the US concluded.
Anguish for Cubans as power grid collapses again
More than 10 million people in Cuba have been plunged into darkness, as the national power grid collapses again, amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
Trump cheers death of former FBI chief Robert Mueller
Robert Mueller, the former FBI chief who would later investigate links between the Russian government and Trump's first election campaign, has died at 81.
Ukraine says talks on resolving war to continue in US
Ukrainian and US negotiators are holding new talks in Florida as Russian strikes on infrastructure continue leaving two people dead and thousands without power.
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Trump, Iran threaten energy targets as war escalates
Donald Trump has vowed to obliterate Iran's energy facilities if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran says the waterway is open to all but "enemies".
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 14, injures 60
South Korean rescue workers have recovered the remains of 14 people from the charred wreckage of an auto parts factory, where a fire injured at least 60.
US and Ukrainian negotiators to discuss drone deal
A Ukrainian delegation is expected to hold talks with US representatives in Miami on several topics including a potential deal on military drones.
Israel, Iran trade attacks as US sends in the Marines
The US has announced that 2500 Marines, along with an amphibious assault ship, and accompanying warships will deploy to the Middle East.
Trump calls for Japan, NATO to ‘step up’ on Iran
Donald Trump has defended the secrecy of the US campaign in Iran by invoking Japan's attack on Pearl Harbour during a meeting with the Japanese prime minister.
Zelenskiy says new Ukraine peace talks planned in US
A Ukrainian negotiating team is on its way to the United States for weekend talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
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Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery, blasts boom over Tehran
Israel and Iran have launched fresh attacks on each other, a day after Tehran struck an Israeli oil refinery.
Israel reopens Gaza Strip crossing amid new truce push
Some wounded residents of the Gaza Strip will be able to leave the enclave after Israeli authorities opened the Rafah crossing.
Ukraine-Russia talks paused amid Iran war: report
The Kremlin has reportedly confirmed a pause on peace talks over Ukraine, adding the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.
At least 10 dead as Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon
Fears are growing that cutting off southern Lebanon from the rest of the country could pave the way for a large-scale Israeli military operations.
At least 17 die in fighting on Sudan-Chad border
Attacks on a town along Sudan's border with Chad have killed at least 17 people and injured 123, MSF says.
Iran hits back at Gulf refineries after Israeli strike
The latest escalation in the Iran war heightens the disruption of global energy supplies that has raised the political stakes for US President Donald Trump.
Pakistan and Afghan pause fighting for Eid
Bulldozers are digging pits in a cemetery in Kabul in order to bury the hundreds allegedly killed in a Pakistani air strike as both sides down arms for Eid.
Norwegian prosecutor seeks seven years prison for Hoiby
Norwegian prosecutors have demanded a jail sentence of seven years and seven months for the son of Norway's crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby.