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Ukrainian soldiers on military parade. Ukrainian flag on military uniform. Ukraine troops.

Two people killed in Ukrainian drone strike near Moscow

A fire sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike killed a child and grandmother in a town outside Moscow overnight, Russian authorities said today.

Ukraine • 29 Sep

Donald Trump is pictured at a cabinet meeting with members of his administration at the White House

Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland

US President Donald Trump said he was directing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to send troops to Portland, Oregon and to protect federal immigration facilities against "domestic terrorists", saying he was authorising them to use "full force, if necessary".

US • 27 Sep

An overview of the Aalborg Airport in Denmark

NATO to increase Baltic presence after drone incidents

NATO has said it is upgrading its mission in the Baltic Sea with an air-defence frigate and other assets in response to drone incursions in Denmark.

Europe • 27 Sep

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the United Nations General Assembly

Russia: Zelensky 'threat' to hit Kremlin 'irresponsible'

Russia has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of making "irresponsible" threats after he said Moscow's top officials should check for bomb shelters near the Kremlin if the country does not stop its offensive on Ukraine.

Ukraine • 26 Sep

Sarkozy given five-year sentence over Libyan dealings

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been given a five-year prison sentence after he was found guilty by a Paris court of criminally conspiring with Libya over illegal campaign financing.

World • 25 Sep

Image shows dozens of people looking at a large screen displaying flight departure and arrival times in an airport.

Source of Denmark drones remains unknown, says military

It remains unknown who is behind a series of drone flights over airports in Denmark that have triggered security fears, Danish military intelligence said today.

Europe • 25 Sep

Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York via videocall.

Palestinian leader rejects Hamas role in governance

The Palestinian Authority's President Mahmoud Abbas has said Hamas would have no role in governing Palestinians and has affirmed his readiness to work with mediators to implement a Gaza peace plan.

World • 25 Sep

Residents clear mud from their property, while damaged cars are seen in the background, in Hualien

Fresh flood fears as Taiwan typhoon death toll reaches 17

Residents in a Taiwan town where flooding from a typhoon killed 17 people are seeking shelter over concern of further disaster after a lake burst its banks, as Premier Cho Jung-tai called for an inquiry into what went wrong with evacuation orders.

Asia • 24 Sep

Man guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump

A man charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump has been convicted by a federal jury on all counts.

US • 23 Sep

Donald Trump met Volodymyr Zelensky on the margins of the UN General Assembly

Ukraine can win back 'all' its land from Russia - Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia - and even go further - in a major pivot after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine • 23 Sep

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