Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky challenges SpaceX over Starshield as US raises Donbas proposal
Kyiv says restrictions on military-grade Starshield terminals have left Ukrainian forces less able to intercept Russian jet-powered drones
Australia and Philippines upgrade defense ties with focus on China
The deal will enhance military infrastructure development and maritime awareness and information sharing.
Hong Kong must expand trade, not wait for ‘luck’ as AI exports could slow: commerce chief
Hong Kong must proactively expand trade networks and not “wait for luck to come our way”, as the recent growth in artificial intelligence exports may gradually slow down, the city’s commerce minister has said. Secretary
NATO to skip a leaders’ summit in Albania next year as high-level meetings are scaled back
NATO is scaling back high-level meetings and will not hold a leaders’ summit in Albania next year as planned
Rival promises as parties rally at Victorian election campaign launches
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll spruiks his party's public health credentials to a sea of red, while Opposition Leader Jess Wilson accuses Labor of taking away the state's "vibrancy".
Could Beijing’s HQ-17 air-defence system defend PLA amphibious forces from Taiwan strikes?
Before mainland Chinese troops could attempt a landing on Taiwan, they would first have to assemble vehicles, weapons and supplies along the coast – potentially exposing them to Taiwanese drone, rocket and missile attack
Digital nomads are flocking to Asia. South Korea wants in
Alina Radulescu, 38, has stayed in Italy, the United States and Thailand for months at a time. Now, the IT consultant from Romania shares a co-living space in Seoul with 11 other digital nomads – and says she’s never bee
Italian artist reimagines Madonna paintings to expose Gaza’s pain
Italian artist Eduardo Castaldo has unveiled an artwork titled ‘Holy Mothers of Gaza’ inside Naples’ Pappacoda Chapel.
Ukraine claims thousands of Russian casualties and a slowing Kremlin advance
Ukraine is countering Russia's narrative of battlefield success by blunting the Kremlin's attacks.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts suspected Houthi missiles and drones
Fighting escalates in Yemen's Marib and al-Jawf, as UN agency says more than 340,000 Yemenis displaced since August.
Iraq PM sacks nine officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran stronghold
Dismissals follow probe that uncovered illegal oil refineries and smuggling in a region run by Kataib Hezbollah.
Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza
Hamas confirms the death of Rafah brigade commander Samir Abu Younis in an attack on Khan Younis on Saturday.
Italy pitches Germany observer status in GCAP fighter jet program
Rome, London and Tokyo are driving the Global Combat Air Program, which aims to put a sixth-generation fighter jet into service by the mid-2030s.
Iran war live: Saudi-led coalition strikes down 3 drones
Saudi-led coalition says it shot down three Houthi drones in as many hours; Iran says it targeted US base in Bahrain.
Suspected stabbing death linked to aggravated home invasion in Melbourne
The death of a man in Melbourne's south-east in a suspected stabbing in the early hours of Sunday morning is believed to be linked to an earlier aggravated home invasion nearby.
‘A moral red line’? World on cusp of autonomous weapons revolution
A conference starting Monday at the United Nations in Geneva will discuss how to establish curbs and prohibitions on such weapons.
In reversal, Pentagon eyes smaller troop cuts across Europe
European allies had previously feared the U.S. might cut as many as 25,000 troops, but a smaller cut is now more likely.
U.S. floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership
This is the first time the question of linking NATO membership to territorial concessions has been raised during the talks.
Explosion near Syria’s capital kills father and child
Syria’s Internal Security Forces have launched an investigation into a suspected bomb attack in a suburb of Damascus.
US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says
The US has not confirmed the Ukrainian president's comments - a US official told the BBC "many ideas continue to be discussed".
US envoy Kushner says he aims to broker Europe-Russia talks on Ukraine
Europe's direct engagement with Moscow as part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks is edging closer to becoming a reality.
Moscow says it will not dictate EU delegation's participation in Ukraine talks
Moscow, which had previously insisted that European representatives had no place at the negotiating table, has now softened its stance.
Philippines wins Eurovision Asia, making history
Seventy years after Eurovision was conceived as a way to unite a war-torn Europe through music, the competition has embarked on an ambitious new chapter in Asia.
Fact check: 'Iranian' content farms reach millions
Several social media accounts claiming to represent the Iranian military show signs of being part of so-called content farms. DW Fact Check looks at how they operate and how users can spot them.
Macron says limiting Ukraine aid would pave way to 'another war'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned that limiting aid to Ukraine would force Kyiv into an "unjust peace" and risk another war. His statement comes as the United States pushes ahead with efforts to negotia
Deadly car bomb blast kills two near Syria’s capital
At least two people, a man and a girl, have been killed in a car bomb blast in Jaramana, near Syria's capital Damascus.
European security plan floated by U.S. would benefit Putin, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States had raised the possibility of a new security framework for Europe as part of efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, warning that Moscow could use such discu
Cargo ships are being sunk here and some say it's all part of Russia's plan
The Black Sea has become a deadly theatre of battle as merchant ships carrying things like grain, chemicals and oil are increasingly caught in the crossfire of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Called 911? A drone may now be the first response
Police departments from New York to North Carolina are facing a shortage of cops - and drones have been made part of the solution. But the rapid rollout of the tech raises fresh questions about privacy and surveillance,
US suggested Ukraine cede parts of Donbas to Russia to become part of NATO
Zelenskyy rejected the possibility of Ukraine committing to neutrality and said he refused to cede territory to Russia.
EU reiterates ‘grave concern’ over Gaza humanitarian crisis as winter approaches
The bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza as weather worsens living conditions.
Myanmar airstrike kills 12 at displacement camp in Rakhine state
A Myanmar military airstrike on a displacement camp in Rakhine state killed 12 people.
EU calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza
The EU said that “Israel must enable the work of the UN and its agencies" after the group was blocked access into Gaza.
Zelensky says US floated idea of Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership
US negotiators have floated the idea of Ukraine’s potential withdrawal from its eastern region of Donbas in exchange for joining Nato, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, following the latest round of peace talks with Rus
Mass evacuations after bomb found at Illinois ethanol plant
Officials are continuing to search the facility for any other bombs and evidence
How a US extradition bid over Hamas allegations put a wealthy activist before a Spanish court
James ‘Fergie’ Chambers, a Cox Enterprises heir, faced a two-hour hearing about alleged support for Hamas A two-hour hearing in Spain’s high court Friday on the US extradition request of wealthy leftwing activist and phi
Zelensky refuses to concede Donbas as he warns US security plan could empower Putin
US has raised the idea of withdrawing from Donbas in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO
Former SAS chief blames state for breaking 'moral contract' with soldiers
A former commanding officer of the SAS blamed the state for breaking a "moral contract" between the country and its top soldiers by setting up an inquiry into war crimes which has failed to reach conclusions four years o
US floated NATO membership for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
US negotiators have raised the prospect of Ukraine withdrawing from its eastern region of Donbas in exchange for joining NATO, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Qatar and Turkey sign defence agreement for “unified position” facing external attacks
A fast-moving reshape of the Gulf and Middle East multilateral security landscape is underway, triggered by the Iran war and the US signals that it is adapting its long-standing security presence in the region.
Armed and ready to quack: German military launches rubber ducks with assault rifles
The Bundeswehr is moving into retail: with its own online shop, the German armed forces aim to improve their public image and establish themselves as a brand. The launch range includes T-shirts, mugs and a rubber duck ar
US asked if Ukraine would give up parts of Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says
The US has asked for the first time whether Ukraine would withdraw from parts of the Donbas region if Kyiv were admitted to NATO, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Russian casualties ‘reach 450,000’: What that means for the Ukraine war
Leaked Russian records reveal a war toll that falls hardest on older men, poorer regions and foreign recruits.
Inside Ethiopia's war: Rare access to a hospital treating victims of renewed fighting
Ethiopia's renewed conflict is taking an increasing toll on civilians, with humanitarian organisations reporting a rise in casualties. In the Amhara region, FRANCE 24’s correspondent Tom Canetti was granted rare access t
Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral meeting at APEC: What to expect
A nuclear treaty and the US's war on Iran are among priority topics for China, Russia and US leaders.
Inside Sudan: The war the world ignored where ‘nowhere is safe’
Sudan’s brutal civil war is causing the largest humanitarian, displacement and hunger crisis in the world right now – the UN has warned of genocide, but it has been ignored. Bel Trew and Mohammed Amin report from the fro
What is happening in Sudan? The civil war the world forgot
The conflict in Sudan has been described as a war on civilians – and the facts are devastating
Three killed in Russia as Ukraine claims US floated NATO membership option
Zelenskyy says the US asked for the first time whether Kyiv would cede land to Moscow in exchange for the NATO bid.
Ukraine: Zelenskyy says security deal could go to referendum
The US has broached the idea of Kyiv giving up the Donbas region in exchange for NATO membership, the Ukrainian president said.
New facilities in Laos and Cambodia: Is China expanding its military presence in Southeast Asia?
China has been growing its economic relationships in Southeast Asia. Now new military facilities in Laos and Cambodia are causing smaller countries to worry China's military networks are also expanding.
Ukraine, Russia race to build military satellite networks as war rages on
Kyiv seeks to break reliance on Starlink as Moscow develops its own satellite constellation for military communications.
Trump’s diesel deal with Putin is a shambles. Here’s why it was always destined to fail
The US president touted his diesel deal with Russia as a way to bring down energy prices ahead of the midterms. But a month on, US voters are yet to see any benefits and Europe and Kyiv are enraged, writes James C. Reyno
Burkina Faso issues arrest warrants for around 20 people, including journalists
The warrants target exiled journalists, activists, an ex-minister, and former military officers who face several terrorism-related charges.
US suggested Ukraine could give up Donbas for NATO membership, Zelenskyy says
"This was the first time this had been raised," the Ukrainian president told reporters.
What’s next for Ukraine-Russia peace talks as war approaches fifth year?
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law, brokered talks this week between delegations from Moscow and Kyiv
US floats Ukraine ceding land to Russia in exchange for NATO membership: Zelenskyy
Putin has indicated that Russia will not back down on territorial demands to control parts of Ukraine and has rejected the idea of foreign peacekeeping troops being deployed in the country.