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Japan accuses Chinese fighter of locking fire-control radar on its jets

Japan has claimed a Chinese military jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter jets near the southern island of Okinawa in a "dangerous act".

Inside a secret underground military base in eastern Ukraine

A hidden, underground military base in eastern Ukraine is so secret, soldiers change into civilian clothes whenever they step outside to avoid drawing…

Russia hits Ukraine with missile and drone attack - as Zelenskyy notes 'substantive call' with US officials

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "substantive…

Twelve killed in shooting at South African bar, including young children, police say

At least 12 people have been killed, including a three-year-old boy, in a shooting at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police…

Gaza ceasefire negotiations at 'critical moment', says Qatar PM

Negotiations on a lasting ceasefire deal for Gaza are at a "critical moment", the prime minister of Qatar, which has played a key role in brokering…

Paramilitary drone attack in southern Sudan kills at least 50 people, including 33 children

At least 50 people, including 33 children, have been killed in southern Sudan after a drone attack by paramilitary forces hit a nursery in South Kordofan…

12-year-old girl from Gaza receives vital brain operation after Israeli bombing near her home

The 3D picture we're shown of Maryam's skull shows a gaping hole.

Young Germans react to voluntary military service plans

Germany's parliament has voted to reintroduce voluntary military service, but getting Gen Z recruits could prove tricky.

Unapologetically political - a World Cup draw like no other

This was a World Cup draw like no other. Crafted less for the teams but for one man.

Irish police investigating after drone sightings during Zelenskyy visit

Irish police are investigating the presence of drones during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Ireland.

Four killed in latest US strike on alleged drug boat

Four people have been killed in the latest US strike on an alleged drug boat amid growing unease at the legality of the attacks.

Frank Gehry, one of the world's most innovative architects, dies aged 96

Frank Gehry, who won global acclaim for designing some of the world's most imaginative buildings has died aged 96.

Donald Trump awarded FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

US President Donald Trump has been awarded FIFA's new peace prize at the draw for next year's World Cup.

Germany introduces controversial new military service law, with powers including needs-based conscription

Germany will reintroduce voluntary military service after a controversial new law was passed through the Bundestag.

Russia denies being behind Salisbury poisonings and warns of danger of war with Europe

Russia's ambassador to the UK has rejected the findings of an official investigation into the death of Dawn Sturgess, killed after the Salisbury poisoning…