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BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Russia has launched a series of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, hitting a market in Kyiv and causing fires and injuries. The
topicErdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a defence pact, with Turkish President Erdogan suggesting Egypt could also join. Th
topicUkrainian Rocket Attack on Belgorod Kills At Least 6
A Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod region has killed at least six people, according to multiple sources. The attack is
topicRoman shipwreck believed to be over 2,000 years old discovered in Sicily’s newly unearthed ‘underwater museum’
A Roman shipwreck believed to be over 2,000 years old has been discovered off the coast of Sicily. The wreck contains around 500 a
topic'Arctic Express' Cargo Route From China to UK Kicks Off
China has started a new regular cargo route through the Arctic, bypassing traditional shipping chokepoints. The 'Arctic Express' o
topicSpanish fighter jet downs drone breaching Romania's airspace
A Spanish fighter jet shot down a drone that breached Romania's airspace near the border with Ukraine. The incident occurred amid
topicNorth Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his pride in the strong ties between North Korea and Russia in a message to Russian
topicAmerican tourist killed by lightning strike on Italy's Mount Etna, reports say
A US tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna, an erupting volcano in Sicily. The incident occurred
Second Ceuta Border Push Falls Flat With Security Forces Ready
Moroccan security forces have arrested hundreds of migrants attempting to enter Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. The arre
topicWhy Kyiv keeps attacking Russian retail giant Wildberries
Ukraine has launched attacks on Wildberries, a major Russian online retailer, aiming to disrupt Russia's economy and morale. The a
topicTrump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters
The United States has agreed to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, according to NBC News. This deve
topicInfluencers attacked by sharks while trying to take selfies
Sharks are attacking influencers who attempt to take selfies with wildlife. One influencer was bitten by a 7ft shark while pursuin
topicUS military moving last aircraft carrier out of the Pacific to prioritize operations in Iran
The United States is withdrawing its last aircraft carrier from Asia to refocus military operations on Iran and the Western Hemisp
topicExclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins
The Israel Defense Forces have seized a vast arsenal of weapons from Hamas and Hezbollah, including materials recovered from a des
topicEurope’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in small Polish village
Poland has inaugurated the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in Europe. Located in a small rural village, the monument stands 182f
topicBill Maher, 70, Offers Brutal Theory on Trump’s Catering-Truck Escape
Donald Trump secretly departed Turkey via a military jet after the Department of Justice identified a threat against Air Force One
topicLive Updates: U.S. and Iran locked in a stalemate as 60-day negotiation period ends
The United States and Iran have failed to reach a broad deal to end their war as a 60-day negotiating window expires. A memorandum
topicBurnham exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual posing as Donald Trump's chief of staff. Multiple news o
topicTrump’s Overture to Kim Jong-un Strains Alliance With South Korea
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. This move comes as par
topicNorth Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their ties on Korean Liberation Day. Kim Jong
topicUkraine war live: Russia hits civilian boat after Kyiv’s largest drone attack of 2026
Russia attacked a civilian boat in Odesa Oblast, injuring four sailors. Ukraine responded with its largest drone attack of 2026, t
topicAustralia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says
The Australian government will begin a gun buyback program in November, following a recent attack at Bondi Beach. The program aims
topicEU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn, foreign chief says
The European Union is preparing its most extensive sanctions package against Russia, set to be implemented in the autumn. EU forei
topicAt Yasukuni, the politicians followed the script, but the shrine did not
Japan's defence minister visited the contentious Yasukuni Shrine, a site linked to Japan's wartime atrocities, sparking protests f