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Ukraine war live: Kyiv blows up ‘Russian Amazon’ hub in largest drone attack of 2026
Ukraine has carried out its largest drone attack of 2026, targeting Russia's 'Amazon-like' online retailer Wildberries and other s
topicXi says China needs ‘indomitable fighting spirit,’ praises Tiananmen crackdown
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has praised the Tiananmen crackdown and called for an 'indomitable fighting spirit' as he marked the 100
topicMarch for Fedorov reinstatement held in Kyiv as protests enter second month
Protests in Kyiv demanding the reinstatement of Fedorov as defence minister have entered their second month. A march was held in K
topicArab allies join Trump in calling for Israel to drop opposition to US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israel rejects the US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan, prompting criticism from Arab allies and other countries. The plan, backed by
topicMoroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta
Moroccan security forces have arrested nearly 300 migrants attempting to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave. The arrests were made in a s
topicQatar denies holding Iran's missing fighter pilots
Qatar has denied detaining Iranian fighter pilots, contrary to claims by Iran. The issue concerns the fate of Iranian pilots whose
topicPhotos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul
The Taliban marked five years in power with celebrations in Kabul featuring patriotic music and flags. Afghan women have spoken ou
topic‘The slowest negotiators ever’: How lagging South Korean investment pledges are hurting its U.S. security relationship
South Korea's delayed investment pledges are straining its security relationship with the U.S. The issue has been ongoing, with co
Russian Attacks Destroy ArcelorMittal in Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv Book Market
Russian missile attacks have destroyed ArcelorMittal's facility in Kryvyi Rih and the Kyiv Book Market, resulting in casualties. T
topicSecond wave of fuel shortages at gas stations sweeps across Russia
Fuel shortages have swept across Russia for the second time, with gas stations in various regions, including Crimea, reporting emp
topicWhat is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?
Japan's Defence Minister visited the contentious Yasukuni Shrine, a site linked to Japan's wartime atrocities. The shrine honours
topic60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as peace talks stall
US-Iran peace talks have stalled 60 days after President Trump signed a deal, with the US and Iran missing a deadline to agree on
topicPutin Faces Homefront Crisis Over Billion-Dollar Humiliation
Ukraine carried out a large-scale aerial assault on Russia using hundreds of drones, marking one of Kyiv's biggest attacks of the
topicTrump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures when asked about scaling back US drills with South Korea
US President Trump stated that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures regarding scaling back US military d
topicHow Satellite Advances Are Changing the Game for Ukraine
Ukraine has begun using British-made drones for long-range strikes on targets inside Russia, marking a significant escalation in t
topicLiechtenstein Changes Its Law to Allow Women to Ascend the Throne
The Alpine principality of Liechtenstein has changed its law to allow women to inherit the throne, moving towards gender equality
topicMoscow cancels military festival on Red Square. It’s only been canceled once before
Moscow has canceled a major military festival on Red Square, a rare occurrence with only one previous cancellation in 2020 due to
topicIsraeli child killed in Beit Shemesh stabbing, another wounded
A 7-year-old Israeli child was stabbed to death and another injured at a birthday party in Beit Shemesh. A neighbor was arrested i
topicRussia hits steel plant in new strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv attacks Moscow region
Russia launched missile strikes on Ukraine, hitting a steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, killing at least two people, and injuring several
topicJason Arday’s death is no reason to censor the media
The sudden death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who faced accusations of plagiarism, has reignited discussions on academic in
topicZambia's president extends election lead, opposition cries fraud
Zambia's presidential election results show the incumbent president extending his lead, while opposition parties allege fraud and
topicUkraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, causing significant damage and disruptio
topicCrimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
A bomb attack in Sevastopol, Crimea, has killed a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia. The attack, which u
topicUkraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes rocket fuel plant after launching largest drone attack of 2026
Ukraine has launched its largest drone attack of 2026, targeting Russia's Moscow region with 600 drones overnight. The attack come