Israel's Mossad mounts high-tech covert operation to strike targets deep inside Iran, sources say

The Israeli Mossad used advanced systems and explosive drones to hit multiple targets in Iran, including air defence systems and missile launchers near Tehran.

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North Korea relaunches damaged warship after botched unveiling

Leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony, claiming the warship’s return demonstrates the country’s determination to expand its naval power in response to “US-led ...

Alarmed European leaders urge immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran

The military attacks between Israel and Iran have caused alarm across Europe, with leaders calling on both parties to immediately de-escalate.

European leaders a...

What are Israel's air defences? And why are they so effective?

Israel claims it intercepted all of the drones launched by Iran after Israel hit Tehran's military command and top nuclear scientists and facilities overnight on ...

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that her country might be used as a launchpad to attack and invade the Baltic states, but the ...

Explosions heard in Iran's capital as Israel claims preemptive strikes

Israel has moved to shut schools on Friday as a protective measure as an Iranian retaliatory strike campaign is expected. US State Secretary Marco Rubio confirms ...

Egypt blocks activists from march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis

Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel seized the Palestinian side as part of its war with ...

Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez apologises after top aide implicated in corruption scandal

A police report leaked to the media on Wednesday identified party secretary Santos Cerdán as responsible for handling illegal commission payments linked to public...

Israel reportedly preparing to strike Iran: A political manoeuvre or all-out war?

Iran maintains its nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and geared to civilian use but Israel claims previous Iranian deception means a military response is t...

Ukraine and Russia exchange more prisoners of war under Istanbul deal

Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of prisoners of war as agreed in the 2 June Istanbul talks. Kyiv has not revealed how many Ukrainian defenders hav...

Far-right Turkish politician Ümit Özdağ goes on trial for allegedly inciting anti-Syrian riots

Özdağ is blamed for last year's anti-Syrian refugee riots in the central Turkish province of Kayseri, during which hundreds of homes and businesses were attacked....

More than 123 million people forcibly displaced by end of 2024, UNHCR says

Figures recorded at the end of last year show that global displacement has almost doubled over the last decade.

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has...

Air India plane bound for London crashes on takeoff at Ahmedabad airport

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London crashed on takeoff at Ahmedabad airport in India. 232 passengers and 12 crew members were on board, official...

Russian troop losses in Ukraine surpass the 1 million mark, Kyiv says

The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Thursday that Russia has lost over 1 million troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invas...

UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran in non-compliance with its obligations

Iran was found non-compliant with nuclear obligations by the IAEA board for the first time in 20 years, possibly setting the stage for renewed UN sanctions.

The ...

Hamas attacks bus carrying Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid workers, killing five

Hamas attacked a GHF bus in Gaza, killing five Palestinian aid workers. GHF condemned the attack, calling it a heinous act, and fears more may be hostages.

Hamas...

Los Angeles curfew continues amid protests over immigration raids

Protests in the Californian city have stretched into their seventh day in response to the Trump administration's controversial immigration raids.

A curfew is in ...

US partially pulls embassy staff from Iraq as Middle East tensions rise

The State Department's move follows stalled nuclear talks between the US and Iran.

The US has ordered the departure of non-essential embassy staff and their fami...

New York jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial

The Oscar-winning producer maintains that he never sexually assaulted or raped anyone and his lawyers portrayed his accusers as opportunists who accepted his adva...

Myanmar on 'path to self-destruction' if violence doesn’t end, UN envoy says

A widespread armed struggle against military rule in Myanmar began in February 2021 after generals seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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