Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week
Hrodivka's fall is the latest Russian victory, but Moscow's military is haemorrhaging weapons and soldiers.
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Ukraine claims drone hit on North Korean weapons cache in Russia’s Bryansk
Army says arms depot attack aimed at causing logistical problems for Russian forces and reducing offensive capabilities.
EU officials blast Hungary’s Orban over Ukraine stance, democratic decline
Lawmakers belt out antifascist anthem, prompting European Parliament president to declare: 'This is not Eurovision'.
Israeli offensives in Lebanon and Gaza kill dozens, displace thousands
Gaza death toll tops 42,000 as Israel pummels north, while fighting sends 1.2 million fleeing in Lebanon.
Is Israel deliberately targeting Lebanon’s first responders?
Israel has killed more than 100 medical workers in Lebanon over the past year, many medics believe it is on purpose.
Hurricane Milton timeline: Where and when will it make landfall in Florida?
Milton is expected to make landfall along Central Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday, as residents evacuate.
Hurricane Milton: What’s a Category 5 storm and why is it so dangerous?
Florida's west coast braces for high-speed winds and torrential rains weeks after devastation by Hurricane Helene.
UN calls for action as famine and disease stalk Sudan
Risk of 'countless' additional deaths, with health system in ‘freefall’ and cholera cases surging amid 18-month war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 957
As the war enters its 957th day, these are the main developments.
‘Coup has begun’: Colombia’s President Petro faces campaign election probe
Colombia's first leftist leader says the investigation into his 2022 campaign finances seeks to unseat him from power.
Harris embarks on media interview blitz as polls show her tied with Trump
As many as a quarter of US voters say they want to learn more about the vice president ahead of November's election.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant cancels Pentagon visit
The cancelled trip comes as the region braces for Israel's response to Iran's missile attack.
France, Qatar deliver urgent aid to Lebanon, French foreign minister says
French and Qatari military planes deliver 27 metric tonnes of medicines and basic necessities to Lebanon.
Israel’s Netanyahu warns Lebanon could face destruction ‘like Gaza’
Israeli PM's remarks claims army has 'taken out' slain Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's successors, as group strikes Haifa.
Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
Gachagua has been accused of corruption, insubordination, undermining the government and divisive politics.
Trump claims he visited Gaza — but there’s no evidence he did
It is unclear whether Trump's comments were a deliberate lie or simply revealed his lack of knowledge of the region.
James Cleverly emerges as frontrunner in UK Conservatives leadership race
The contest to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will run until November 2.
Mozambique heads to the polls amid insecurity and drought-induced hunger
President Filipe Nyusi from the governing Frelimo party is stepping down after two terms.
Albania’s opposition supporters rally to demand gov’t step down
Thousands protest in front of the main government building in Tirana.
Florida coast facing historic flood threat from Hurricane Milton
The hurricane is headed for Tampa Bay, one of the most vulnerable areas of the country to flooding from storm surge.