China places highest-ranking general under investigation
ReutersZhang Youxia was widely seen as President Xi's closest military allyChina's defence ministry says it has opened an investigation into...
How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine
Getty ImagesSoviet-era apartment blocks in Ukrainian city of KharkivUkraine is now living through its most difficult winter in recent memory....
Ukraine reports biggest Russian air strike so far this year, hours after first trilateral talks with US in Abu Dhabi
Russia launched its biggest overnight aerial attack on Ukraine so far this year, local authorities said on Saturday, hours after...
Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks
Getty ImagesThere are manifold reasons why recorded shark encounters are rising in Australia's oceans - but fatalities are relatively rareIt's...
Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies in defence strategy shift
ReutersHomeland security is the top priority in the Pentagon's new National Defense StrategyThe US will offer "more limited" support to...
Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks
Watch: Firefighters battle blazes in Kyiv and Kharkiv after Russian strikesUkraine has condemned a fresh wave of Russian strikes overnight...
New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide
ReutersPolice say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide Rescue efforts for six missing people...
'He should apologise': Anger of veterans and relatives at Trump Nato remarks
BBCAndy Reid has said he believes Donald Trump should apologise for the remarks Andy Reid had been in Afghanistan for...
India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms
Hindustan Times via Getty ImagesEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this...
How 'lucky' Sinner became biggest winner in near 40C Melbourne heat
Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open title in 2024 and 2025ByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport...