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State media said the demonstration featured suicide attack drones, cruise missiles and a 600 mm multiple‑rocket launcher, with officials claiming 100 % accuracy against an island target.
The British stage and screen veteran, known for his roles as Captain Jean‑Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, passed away in Los Angeles following complications from Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Western Australian police added a new terrorism‑related charge to a 22‑year‑old’s case after alleging he sought information on explosives, military training and fake documents.
Vote counting shows Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc at 53 seats and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc at 48, prompting coalition negotiations involving Arab parties.
A jet-powered drone strike on a crowded railway station platform in Dnipro has resulted in at least 14 deaths and multiple injuries, according to Ukrainian officials.
Conflicting accounts over military operations in southern Syria follow a deadly church attack in Jordan, sparking widespread public anger and diplomatic friction.
Giving evidence at Southwark crown court, Laura Brand described her husband as an attentive partner while acknowledging past relationship breakdowns over his promiscuity.
Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia has been removed from his role as a top strategic planner at the Pentagon following allegations of unauthorized disclosures to journalists regarding sensitive military matters.
Recent polling shows a tied race in South Carolina as the broader midterm landscape points to a competitive battle for control of the Senate.
The Israeli army continues a strict military lockdown in Hebron for a seventh consecutive day, restricting movement, carrying out home demolitions and conducting mass arrests following a fatal attack on soldiers.
Laura Brand gave evidence at Southwark Crown Court, describing her husband as caring and a wonderful father as his trial continues.
A retired Texas school custodian who spent nearly four decades supporting students has been honored with a new elementary school named after her.
Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia has been removed from his post directing strategy and plans on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, marking the latest departure of a high-ranking military leader under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
An international law foundation report states that a broker network is using fraudulent student enrolments to bring North Korean labourers into Russia for state-sponsored work.
Barack Obama and Donald Trump deliver competing campaign speeches addressing foreign policy, tariffs, and economic issues days ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces the receipt of Su-35 fighter jets from Russia during the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow.
Russian authorities report intercepting hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles near the capital as reciprocal strikes affect regions across Russia and Ukraine.
John Healey outlines plans for stricter conditions on young people receiving benefits as fiscal projections indicate rising costs.
Pyongyang launched approximately a dozen ballistic missiles off its eastern coast following a disputed landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone and rejected calls for an apology from South Korea.
The trial of a former RAAF pilot accused of murdering his wife in southern Queensland has heard testimony from the couple's adult children.
A Minnesota man involved in a massive COVID-19 relief fraud scheme has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars following a high-profile prosecution.
James O'Keefe and Cam Higby face identity theft and unlawful voting charges following an August video project in Minneapolis.
During Senate estimates, Australian Defence Force Chief Mark Hammond asked Senator Jacqui Lambie to channel concerns about a recording device found on HMAS Leeuwin through the chain of command.
Voter turnout reached record levels during the recent election, yet the inconclusive outcome left the country without a clear path to forming a new government.
Partial results with 85% of votes counted show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc on track for 53 Knesset seats, while rival Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance projects 48 seats; Arab parties could hold decisive influence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed delegates from 48 African nations in Moscow, positioning his country as a reliable partner in trade, security, and agriculture while accusing Western nations of exploitation.
The entertainer testified that a 2023 documentary alleging misconduct caused friends and colleagues to distance themselves, while denying all six sexual‑offence charges.
Exit‑poll data show Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc each falling below the 61 seats needed to form a government, while Arab parties are projected to win a record 16‑19 seats.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Vladimir Putin to convey messages about peace talks on Ukraine, saying the discussion was conducted in their own capacities and not on behalf of other European states.
With a record turnout, Israel’s vote count shows no clear majority, leaving coalition talks open and the role of Arab‑led parties uncertain.
A storm‑tracking map produced by a generative‑AI chatbot was used in an Alabama emergency alert for Hurricane Isaias, prompting criticism from university researchers about the reliability of AI in public safety communications.
The budget, described by the Treasury as "low‑key," focuses on relief for low‑ and middle‑income households while adhering to Labour's fiscal rules amid higher borrowing costs.
President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi told graduates at the Egyptian Military Academy that he intends to leave office at the end of his third term in April 2030, prompting analysis of possible implications for Egypt’s political future.
Beau Lamarre‑Condon, charged with the February 2024 killings of TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner, told a friend he used a phrase about a search warrant as a code word during a visit with his mother.
Exit polls released after Tuesday’s vote indicate the Likud-led coalition and the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot each hold roughly 51 seats in the 120‑member Knesset, leaving both short of a governing majority.
With polls closed, early exit data show no clear majority for either incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.
Rights organisations cite alleged UAE financing of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and question Nusseibeh’s independence as the United Nations seeks its next leader.
A truce has begun in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, where residents have been trapped without food, water and electricity, and have resorted to eating weeds to survive.
Algeria to deploy army units to Niger to protect economic interests
Israelis vote in pivotal election with turnout at its highest in decades.
Syria condemns Jordanian strikes in southern Syria, calling them an unacceptable breach of airspace.
Jordan launches airstrikes in Syria after church attack, killing at least six people, in retaliation for the killing of nine people in a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan.
Fighting paused in Ukrainian city under deal announced by Melania Trump
Israelis are voting in a pivotal election, with incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu in a near neck-and-neck race with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to become prime minister.
Residents of Russia's Primorsky Krai may face delays in social benefits due to the strain on the regional budget caused by the ongoing war.
The Golden State Valkyries are on the brink of their first WNBA title after defeating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the best-of-seven championship series.
Israelis vote in closely watched election, with exit polls expected soon after voting closes late on Tuesday.
European defense ministers name Russia main security threat, pledge continued support for Ukraine
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India has sparked interest in the country's relationship with the US, particularly under the second Trump administration.
Bulgaria's presidential election run-off set for November 1 after record low voter turnout
Prague exhibition honors Roma resistance fighters against Hitler
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns from exile after over 10 months abroad.
Albanese faces stark choice if Trump escalates Iran war
Brazil election: Lula, Bolsonaro cast votes in final bout
Thousands of mourners gather for the funerals of eight victims of a deadly church attack in southern Jordan.
Bulgaria holds presidential elections amid divisions over Ukraine war
Prague honours Roma resistance fighters against Hitler
Ukraine's Starlink satellite speeds restored to normal
Israel to close all West Bank land crossings on election day
European opposition to US-Israeli attacks on Iran grows as energy costs rise and protests intensify.
Algeria's upper house approves troop deployment to Niger
Families forcibly displaced in Hebron as Israeli military campaigns trigger mass displacement and economic strangulation in the occupied West Bank.
US military reportedly has plans for Iran strikes, but analysts question what another bombing campaign could achieve.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in China's border city of Dandong via newly opened bridge
World Series predictions: Will the Rays or Brewers claim their first title?
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat.
Kazakhstan's Kurultai restricts press freedom, sparking concerns from journalists and human rights organizations.
Echidnas in suburban Adelaide are roaming freely as breeding season stretches late, prompting a warning from a rescue worker to leave them be.
South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to resolve border disputes and reduce tensions.
Death of iconic Sri Lankan elephant raises concerns over human-elephant conflict
US First Lady Melania Trump brokers ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in occupied city of Oleshky
France: 1 killed, 4 wounded after shooting near Paris
Brazil's presidential election is a global concern, with the outcome potentially affecting the Amazon rainforest and the planet's future.
France's Macron vows to ban 'illegitimate' protests amid civil unrest
US judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn lawsuit against BBC
Germany arrests Ukrainian man accused of spying for Russia
Virginia state senator Lillie Louise Lucas indicted on five charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering.
International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov Prize
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes after US envoy's talks with Putin
Turkiye-Libya maritime deal sparks opposition from EU, Egypt
The real story behind President Trump's claim about Russia's failed assault on Kyiv.
US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
North Korea plans to resume propaganda broadcasts along the border with South Korea, amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Ben Roberts-Smith maintains innocence in war crimes allegations
Declan Rice scores late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich draw 2-2 in Champions League
Mexico charges former prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid
On Monday, a drone strike targeted the Amiet market in Abyei, an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan. The attack involved the use of multiple munitions and was carried out by the Sudanese army, according to
Israel's military operations have redrawn the map of the Middle East since the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack.
Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
Russia to send first diesel tanker to the US amid Trump deal
Cultural figures, including Normal People stars, sign letter in support of Sally Rooney
PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery after rupturing ACL
Brazil's top electoral court fines Meta $200,000 per day over 'election bias' claims.
Former FDLR fighters face challenges in rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group.
Manchester United's Michael Carrick seeks improvement in clean sheets.
Drone strike kills over 150 in Abyei market
Brendan Nugent to face court over alleged attack on Helen Haines, trade talks with EU stall, and a Beatles museum opens in Liverpool.
Britain sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, while Egypt considers its own military commitment to the region.
Canadian man convicted of animal cruelty for taking flamingo from Las Vegas hotel
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say
Russia's support for Iran in the US-Iran crisis may have a hidden agenda.
Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi receives package from King Charles III
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hold talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and European leaders in Oslo.
Flooding in eastern Spain leaves at least four dead and hundreds stranded.
Italy deploys troops to 'defend Milan' from looting amid youth protests
Con man Noah Musingku dies in self-declared 'kingdom' in Papua New Guinea.
Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Florida issues arrest warrant for Raul Castro over 1996 plane shooting
Commanders face 49ers in Monday Night Football
Ukraine's military has successfully deployed a drone to airlift a wounded soldier in what it claims is a world-first operation.
Houthi strike on Yemen government military camp kills at least 50
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims the country received no warning of Russian ballistic strikes.
UN food program cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid funding shortages
Israeli police arrest 10 suspects over settler attacks on US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank.
Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Bulgaria after reported bomb threat
Robert McClelland named new head of National Anti-Corruption Committee
Canadian military base fire kills at least four, injures dozens
US President Donald Trump defends decision to waive Russia sanctions, accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of rejecting peace efforts.
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Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats
US President Donald Trump has issued a public endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the country's legislative elections.
Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
Manchester United held at Leeds despite improved performance under Carrick
Reform UK mayor under police investigation for allegedly sharing 'naked and sexualised' images
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes struggles in Premier League draw with Leeds.
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's St Petersburg kills 1, hits energy sites
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens
Fatalities and injuries reported after a fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta.
A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps the US, deepening the opioid crisis.
HMAS Sydney returns to Fleet Base East after 131 days at sea, completing a major Indo-Pacific deployment.
Search continues for 11 missing after boat sank off Mexico’s Baja coast
Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 as it heads toward Mexico
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
Romanian fighter jets shoot down 2 drones over Black Sea
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi says his country will defend Saudi Arabia if asked.
Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats and a French mayor in the West Bank, prompting condemnation from Belgium and calls for further EU sanctions.
Liverpool complete a comeback win over Brentford with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from Victor Muñoz and Alexander Isak.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticizes US decision to pause sanctions on Russia, warning it will embolden Vladimir Putin and intensify the war in Ukraine.
Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor
Ilhan Omar's attorneys dispute the legitimacy of a federal search of her home, claiming it was 'neither justified nor lawful'.
Isabel Allende wins €1m Spanish literary prize under pseudonym
Sudan's army claims dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attack, but RSF says civilians were targeted.
US President Donald Trump has put new Russia sanctions on hold, citing national interests.
Yemen's Houthi group claims responsibility for missile strike on Aden International Airport.
Many NHS trusts in England reject Palantir's patient data technology, citing better or equal alternatives.
Three Mexican men sentenced to over 158 years in prison for the murders of Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad.
England's unbeaten streak ends in WXV Global Series match against Canada.
Yemen's government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a difficult winter ahead as relations with the US worsen.
US journalist injured in West Bank clashes
US President Donald Trump denies limiting Ukraine's access to Starlink network
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appoints interim Tigray government
US President Donald Trump's decision to lift oil sanctions against Russia and invite Russia to sell diesel to the global market has strained the US's relationship with Ukraine.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during olive harvest in occupied West Bank
Ukraine's military access to Starlink still not fully restored, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky considers halting strikes on Russian oil refineries in exchange for expanded Starlink coverage.
Formula One's return to Africa sparks debate over sportswashing and legacy
US President Donald Trump criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he is "more difficult to deal with than Putin"
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah.
Ship attacks near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
Yemen's former PM warns of catastrophic consequences if Houthi rebels seize control of Taiz.
Houthi missile attack on Yemen's presidential palace in Aden kills five and injures 16.
Media mogul Antony Catalano appears in court over assault charges
Houthi rebels target Yemen government palace in Aden, Saudi military assets, and oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores plead not guilty to torture charges in a New York court.
US President Donald Trump cancels plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan.
Data centers are being targeted in conflicts, raising questions about international law and the dual-use nature of these facilities.
US President Donald Trump cancels plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
Nicolás Maduro denies torture allegations in New York court
Australia to provide maritime drones to Fiji as part of Pacific security initiative.
US proposes unfreezing Russian assets for Ukraine peace
US considers using 'mother of all bombs' on Iran
Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries
North Korea tests cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines
Elon Musk suggests US government behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
Former Israeli spy chief Ronen Bar sues Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation over claims of responsibility in the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack.
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Sudan as climate change and drone attacks exacerbate the situation.
US President Trump's diesel deal with Russia has raised concerns in Ukraine and its allies.
Turkish authorities raid and take control of top news channel Halk TV, halting broadcasts and appointing a government trustee.
US President Donald Trump announces plans for major oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland.
Ukrainian former military officer Serhii K. goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage.
US judge extends media outlets' White House access
Ukrainian military claims SpaceX restricted Starlink terminals without warning
Russian air attacks on Ukraine kill at least six and cause power cuts in Kyiv.
Beau Lamarre-Condon's trial continues with allegations of attempted body disposal
Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says
Saudi Arabia's military struggle against Houthi attacks
MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran, and AI
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
France seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in Indian Ocean
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila named leader of new rebel coalition
The UAE and Saudi Arabia's roles in the Tigray conflict are under scrutiny as renewed fighting threatens to destabilise the Horn of Africa.
UK PM says RAF base incidents ‘likely coordinated’ by Iran
Coventry City stun Newcastle United with a 4-1 victory, securing their first home win in 25 years.
Ethiopian government forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border
Yemen's Houthis: A look at the group's history and goals
Riyadh airport remains closed after deadly Houthi strikes
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has violated a proposed 'energy ceasefire' announced by US President Donald Trump.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into the sea after South Korea's hypersonic test
US President Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine have raised concerns about a shift in US policy.
Australian Greens call for US execution live stream to be blocked
Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International airport has been struck by a projectile, killing one person and injuring 11.
NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack
At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike on disputed border
Pakistan suspends provincial government led by Imran Khan's PTI party, sparking accusations of a 'coup'.
Saudi Arabia: Second strike kills at least 1 at Riyadh airport
Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border
Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport hit by second strike in two days, causing injuries and a fire.
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young calls on federal government to block live stream of US execution in Australia.
Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say
Houthi missiles continue to evade Saudi Arabia's air defences, sparking concerns about the limitations of even the most advanced systems.
US President Donald Trump's strategy to avoid discussing the Iran war and Yemen conflict before the midterm elections is put to the test after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport.
Russia's use of Ukrainian prisoners of war and defectors in combat units raises questions about voluntary recruitment and the treatment of prisoners.
Yemen's Houthis warn passengers against using Saudi airports after deadly missile attack
Poland on high alert amid possible attack on PM and defense minister
US President Donald Trump calls for new leadership in Ukraine, criticising President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not making a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine war.
Riyadh airport attack kills 12, injures hundreds
