Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach ‘invasion’ D-Day speech
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe. Read More
Scores of Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls ‘unprecedented’
The regional governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war. Read More
US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Read More
Putin says there is ‘no point’ meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
The Russian president’s refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks. Read More
Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard. Read More
Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories. Read More
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Ukraine’s president tells the Russian leader that only “direct engagement” between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran. Read More
Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks. Read More
Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border
The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday. Read More
US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones
Kuwait says its international airport has been badly damaged by Iranian drones, and traffic is suspended. Read More