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Russia's summer push in Ukraine targets three fronts but faces stern resistance

Russia's summer push in Ukraine targets three fronts but faces stern resistance30 minutes agoAbdujalil AbdurasulovBBC News in KyivBBC Visual Journalism TeamRussian defence ministryWhile Russia's...

Al Murray reveals his favourite World War 2 movie - and it's all-time classic

Al Murray and James Holland have shared their opinions on the most authentic World War 2 movies. The pair have studied the period in depth and share their knowledge via their We Have Ways Of Making...

Tourists left stunned as popular beach stormed by Spanish Navy

Thousands of onlookers were left stunned after the Spanish Navy stormed a popular beach in Malaga. At 11am on Tuesday, troops undertook a simulated hostage operation on La Malagueta beach in...

Panicked Putin signs ‘urgent’ law allowing foreigners into Russian army as 100k killed

Vladimir Putin has signed a new law making it possible for foreigners to enlist in the Russian military. The Russian news service TASS reports that stateless individuals and people from other...

Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation

Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation1 day agoImogen JamesBBC NewsAnadolu via Getty ImagesTwelve Turkish soldiers have died after being exposed to methane gas while searching a cave...

Russian army disaster as entire command of 'elite' Guards brigade wiped out

The entire command of Russia's elite 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade has been wiped out, according to a military blogger. The elite brigade unit has been involved in heavy fighting across eastern...

Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation

Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation8 minutes agoImogen JamesBBC NewsSener Toktas/Anadolu via Getty ImagesTwelve Turkish soldiers have died after being exposed to methane gas while...

Poland sends 5,000 soldiers to German border to block failed aslylum seekers

Poland will send 5,000 soldiers to its border with Germany in a dramatic move aimed at halting the return of failed asylum seekers — a decision that risks escalating already fraught tensions...

Labour-run council slammed as it bans military kit from Armed Forces Day event

A Labour-run council has been hammered after ‘banning’ military equipment from its annual Armed Forces Day celebrations. The City of York council decided to prohibit the appearance of kit at...

Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan2 hours agoWyre DaviesBBC News•@WyreDaviesReporting fromTel AvivDavid GrittenBBC NewsReporting fromJerusalemReutersHamas says it...

Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians

Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians3 hours agoLucy WilliamsonBBC Middle East correspondentReporting fromJerusalemA former security contractor for Gaza's...

Danish women to face conscription by lottery

Danish women to face conscription by lottery2 days agoAlex KleidermanBBC NewsEPADanish women now face being called up for 11 months of military service when they turn 18, after a change in the law...

'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine

'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine8 hours agoAnastasiya GribanovaBBC Ukrainian Service, KyivScarlett BarterBBC World ServiceKevin McGregor / BBCFrom his...

Expert: Putin is changing tactics but would need SEVENTY YEARS to conquer all Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has sparked renewed fears of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine after appearing to shift his war goals to include seizing the entire country.The Russian president declared “all of...

Danish women to face conscription by lottery

Danish women to face conscription by lottery2 hours agoAlex KleidermanBBC NewsEPADanish women now face being called up for 11 months of military service when they turn 18, after a change in the law...