Sudan in chaos as military rivals face off over control
A Sudanese doctors' group says at least 56 civilians have been killed in an outbreak of fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary force.
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Toddler among the 11 dead after Russian missile strike
Firefighters continue to search victims in the rubble of a residential building in eastern Ukraine after a Russian missile attack.
Sudan’s presidential palace seized by paramilitaries
Sudan's main paramilitary group has seized control of the army chief's residence and the presidential palace in an apparent coup.
Sudan’s army and rival force clash
Three people have died as Sudan's military and a paramilitary force clashed, raising fears of a coup.
UN chief urges Sudan’s warring forces to end violence
Sudan is on edge as an outbreak of fighting between the country's army and a militia force at several sites has killed at least 25 people.
Fighting erupts between Sudan’s army and rival force
A Sudanese doctors group expects more casualties as fierce fighting continues between Sudan's military and a paramilitary force across the country.
Casualties rise in Sudan as military rivals clash
A Sudanese doctors group says at least 56 civilians have been killed in an outbreak of fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary force.
Ukraine reports bloody fighting in Bakhmut
Firefighters search for victims in the rubble of a residential building in eastern Ukraine after a Russian missile attack.
Russia using ‘scorched earth’ tactics in Bakhmut: Kyiv
Russian forces are destroying buildings and positions in besieged Bakhmut as they pound Ukrainian positions, Ukraine's ground forces commander says.
Russian forces threaten Ukraine supply line to Bakhmut
A British intelligence report suggests Ukrainian forces are under severe pressure in the contested city of Bakhmut after gains by Russian troops.
Russia hammers annexed Ukraine areas
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Ukrainian forces clinging on in besieged Bakhmut
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Zelenskiy visits Poland as allies step up military aid
The US is promising more weapons for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia as Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives in Poland and the battle for Bakhmut rages.
Ukraine battles in Bakhmut, Finland to join NATO
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Ukraine mocks Russia’s claim to have captured Bakhmut
A Ukrainian spokesman says Russia has raised a victory flag not over a building in Bakhmut, but over "some kind of toilet".
Ukraine acknowledges Russian gains in Bakhmut
Russia has "had a degree of success" in storming the city of Bakhmut, Ukraine's military concedes, but says "the enemy's losses are many times greater".
Russia making no headway in Bakhmut, Ukraine says
Ukraine's forces continue to repel Russian forces from Bakhmut and Avdiivka, Kyiv says, despite a Moscow-installed official's claim that progress is being made.
Zelenskiy says Russia holding nuclear plant ‘hostage’
Russia's presence at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is "radiation blackmail" and safety can't be guaranteed until it leaves the facility, Ukraine's president warns.
NATO slams nukes plan as Russia pounds city of Avdiivka
Russian attacks have rendered the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka "post-apocalyptic" as NATO slams Vladimir Putin for "dangerous and irresponsible" rhetoric.
NATO accuses Putin of dangerous nuclear rhetoric
Russian President Vladimir Putin insists Russia would not violate its nuclear non-proliferation promises by stationing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Ukraine demands UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin insists Russia would not violate its nuclear non-proliferation promises by stationing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Zelenskiy warns war could last years without more arms
Ukraine will launch its long-awaited counterattack "very soon", a Kyiv commander says, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for a faster supply of arms.
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as Xi departs
Russia has stepped up missile and drone attacks against Ukraine in a violent follow-up to Chinese leader Xi Jinping's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Russian drones swarm Kyiv as Xi leaves Moscow
At least four people have been killed near Kyiv after a swarm of drones flew into Ukraine in a show of force as China's President Xi Jinping left Moscow.
Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended
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Ukraine, Russia locked in brutal battle in Bakhmut
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US, allies in war of words with Russia at G20 meet
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Russian mercenary boss says Bakhmut ‘surrounded’
The head of Russia's Wagner private army claims the city of Bakhmut is almost completely surrounded, while Ukrainian forces admit the situation is "critical".
Ukraine clings to Bakhmut, Russia battles ‘saboteurs’
Russia claims its forces are battling Ukrainian saboteurs in a cross-border region, while Ukraine continues to hold on in the key eastern city of Bakhmut.
Russians intensify assault on Bakhmut, Ukraine digs in
Russian forces have pressed forward their weeks-long drive to encircle and capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, where Kyiv describes the attacks as constant.