Trump fires hundreds of federal aviation workers weeks after deadly crash
Personnel from DOGE are set to visit FAA headquarters on Monday as union says US workforce is 'already stretched thin'.
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M23 rebels tighten their grip on major city in eastern DRC
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels patrol major intersections in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province.
Netanyahu says Israel ‘committed’ to Trump’s Gaza plan
Israeli prime minister hails US push to build 'different Gaza' as cabinet prepares to discuss second stage of ceasefire.
‘We will last six months’ if Trump pulls US military aid from Ukraine
Trump’s recent statements and planned meeting with Putin raise fresh uncertainty about Washington's support.
Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank?
The US, the world's largest military spender, allocates $880bn to defence – more than the next eight countries combined.
Pope’s hospitalisation extended to treat ‘complex’ condition, Vatican says
It remains unclear how long Pope Francis will remain in hospital as he seeks treatment for respiratory tract infection.
Israel says troops will stay in five locations across southern Lebanon
Israeli army's announcement comes after Lebanese leader raises concern Tuesday's withdrawal deadline will not be met.
Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters
Kizza Besigye has grown 'critically ill' during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.
Israel plans 1,000-unit expansion for occupied West Bank settlement: NGO
Settlements in the territory, pushed by Israeli hardliners, are viewed as a major obstacle to peace.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,089
Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence
US State Department plays down changes as 'routine' update after Taipei welcomes 'positive and friendly' wording.
Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach
UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US
Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.
Israeli soldiers used 80-year-old Palestinian as Gaza human shield: Report
With an explosive cord tied on his neck, the senior was forced by army to scout buildings, and shot dead on his release.
Rubio says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’, casting doubt on Gaza ceasefire deal
US secretary of state endorses Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip during meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.
Russian drones hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in the cold
French President Emmanuel Macron will host emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.
Taiwan detects 24 Chinese military aircrafts near island
Chinese jets tell Canadian warship transiting through the Taiwan Strait to change course.
Thousands mark Statehood Day of Serbia with anticorruption protest
Student rally in the central city of Kragujevac has drawn thousands of people demanding an end to rampant corruption.
DR Congo’s M23 rebels enter centre of strategic city Bukavu
The governor of the eastern DRC's second largest city confirms the rebels' presence after a rapid advance.
Israeli raids, assaults continue across occupied West Bank
Some of the attacks were by Israeli settlers backed by soldiers.