US endorses plan to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets
US officials say Ukrainian pilots will be trained in flying F-16 fighter jets in Europe in a procedure that will require months to complete.
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Army chief drops RSF foe from Sudan’s ruling council
Sudan army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has removed rebel chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo from his post as his deputy in a symbolic gesture.
Zelenskiy denies city of Bakhmut occupied by Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian forces are not occupying Bakhmut, after Russian claims its troops had captured the city.
Sudan’s army and paramilitary sign seven-day ceasefire
Sudan's two warring factions have signed a new deal for a seven-day ceasefire, with the US and Saudi Arabia to monitor compliance.
Explosions as air raid alerts sound throughout Ukraine
Ukraine's military has mobilised anti-aircraft units after air raid alerts sounded throughout the country amid reports of Russian drone attacks.
Australia slaps fresh sanctions, export bans on Russia
New sanctions targeting 21 Russian entities and three individuals have been announced by Australia as part of a co-ordinated response at the G7.
Ukraine shoots down missiles over Kyiv in night attack
Ukraine says it shot down all targets over Kyiv after being hammered overnight by Russian drones and missiles launched from land, air and sea.
Ukraine says it shot down Russian ‘hypersonic’ missiles
Ukraine says it shot down hypersonic missiles amid an "exceptionally dense" barrage fired at Kyiv.
Ukraine says it’s shot down volley of Russian missiles
If confirmed, Ukrtaine shooting down of Russian missiles would be a dramatic demonstration of the effectiveness of newly deployed Western air defences.
Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains, top court chief detained
Anti-corruption authorities in Ukraine say they have detained the head of the country's Supreme Court in an investigation against high-level graft.
Ukraine attempted to break through Bakhmut, Russia says
Thew Kremlin says Ukraine has waged attacks in the north and south of the city of Bakhmut, but that it had not broken through Russian defences.
Zelenskiy promises ‘irreversible’ Russian defeat
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his address in Germany to promise an "irreversible" defeat against Russia with the help of Western allies.
Sudan ceasefire talks to resume amid heavy fighting
Saudi Arabia-hosted talks aimed at securing a ceasefire deal in Sudan are set to resume as clashes and strikes ring around Khartoum and neighbouring areas.
Zelenskiy asks Pope to back Kyiv peace plan
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented Pope Francis with a used bulletproof vest that had been painted with an image of the Madonna.
Israel and Islamic Jihad agree to truce in Gaza
Five days after Israel launched a barrage of air strikes against Islamic Jihad commanders on the Gaza Strip, Egypt says they have brokered a ceasefire.
Luhansk missile strike ‘injures children, Russian MP’
There's speculation Ukraine could have used a long-range missile if Russian claims of a strike in Luhansk are correct.
Sudanese factions fight on after failing to agree truce
Sudan's warring army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary have failed to agree to a ceasefire despite signing a so-called declaration of principles.
Rockets target Jerusalem, Israel kills militant leader
Residents of Gaza and Israel are hoping for a truce as Israeli strikes killed an Islamic Jihad leader and Palestinian militants fired rockets towards Jerusalem.
Ukraine tanks join attacks along 100km front: Russia
Russia's defence ministry says up to 40 Ukrainian tanks have been used in an attack on Soledar, a small mining town near Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine .
Russia denies Ukrainian breakthroughs along front lines
Russia has moved to quash some reports that Ukrainian forces have made advances in reclaiming the city of Bakhmut, as the war reaches a new turning point.
Egypt starts mediation bid to end Israel-Gaza clashes
Egyptian officials say talks are underway after Israel's air force hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza and Palestinian militants launched rockets.
Imran Khan can be held for eight days: Pakistani judge
A court has ruled former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan can be held for questioning for eight days.
China open to Ukraine talks, Russia fires missiles
Foreign Minister Qin Gang says China is willing to talk with all sides "to achieve an early ceasefire" in Ukraine as Russia launched several missile strikes.
Putin says world is at turning point
President Vladimir Putin used his Victory Day address on Red Square to tell Russians they were defending a war "unleashed against our homeland".
Sudan capital clashes continue despite Saudi talks
Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says he hopes talks in Saudi Arabia will achieve their intended aim of securing safe passage for civilians.
Russia unleashes huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day
Russian forces have launched their largest contingent of drones in months to attack Ukrainian targets on the eve of Victory Day.
Sudan’s military, RSF in Saudi Arabia for truce talks
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Sudan's warring sides are ready for talks but both indicate they will discuss a humanitarian truce, not an end to the war.
Russian mercenary group U-turns on Bakhmut withdrawal
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group says his troops have been promised as much ammunition as needed to continue their assault on Ukraine's Bakhmut.
Ukraine ‘downs hypersonic missile’ with US system
Ukraine's air force claims to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defence systems.
Sudan’s warring parties to meet for Saudi talks
Talks being held in Saudi Arabia may help broker a humanitarian corridor for aid and people trying to flee Sudan's violent power struggle.
UN says violence must stop for sake of Sudan’s children
The United Nations has warned of the devastating toll violence in Sudan is taking on children as fierce fighting persists despite another truce agreement.