Former President Donald Trump faces backlash after revealing he skipped visiting wounded US soldiers in Iraq because it 'wasn't my thing', while criticising a Democratic congressman's military service.
Exclusive report reveals Russia's alarming new conscription tactics, deploying soldiers with serious illnesses like HIV and hepatitis to bolster its depleted forces in Ukraine, raising grave ethical and military concerns.
A landmark study from the Natural History Museum reveals how British DNA is reshaping our understanding of African genetic history, uncovering centuries of migration and diversity.
NATO activates its largest rapid response force in history, sending 90,000 troops to Poland following a direct nuclear threat from Russia and a suspected missile incursion from Belarus.
The vision of seamless travel across Africa is under severe threat. Soaring airfares, complex visa requirements, and crumbling infrastructure are crippling the African Union's flagship free movement agenda, stunting economic growth and integration.
The Pentagon has activated the Louisiana National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade for an imminent deployment to the Middle East, signalling a major strategic shift as regional instability grows.
Russia and Belarus have commenced their largest joint military exercises, 'Zapad-2021', mobilising 200,000 troops near the EU's doorstep. The massive display of force, involving paratroopers, fighter jets, and live-fire drills, has sparked major alarm in
NATO allies issue a stark condemnation of Belarusian military drills near the Polish border, branding them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Poland responds by deploying troops for monitoring as regional security fears intensify.
A community from the Ewe tribe faces imminent eviction from their woodland sanctuary in Faversham, Kent, after a High Court ruling. They claim the forced removal breaches their human rights and spiritual connection to the land.
A pregnant woman, believed to be a 'handmaid' from a reclusive African tribe, has been discovered living in a makeshift shelter in the Scottish wilderness. The extraordinary find has sparked a major police investigation.
The United Nations issues a dire famine warning for South Sudan, with millions facing severe hunger due to a catastrophic combination of war, floods, and aid shortages.
The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas welcomes a precious new litter of endangered lion cubs, a significant victory for global wildlife conservation efforts and a must-see attraction for visitors.
Vladimir Solovyov, a key Kremlin mouthpiece, has issued a stark threat against British military personnel in Ukraine, vowing their annihilation in a fiery state-TV broadcast that escalates tensions with the West.
French President Emmanuel Macron stuns allies by refusing to rule out deploying Western ground forces in Ukraine, marking a dramatic and controversial shift in the West's approach to the conflict.
Notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony has made a historic first appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing a litany of charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by his Lord's Resistance Army.
San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee proposes groundbreaking $5 million payments and debt forgiveness to address historical injustices, sparking national debate on racial equity.
A dramatic legal saga unfolds in the Scottish Highlands as an African tribe faces eviction from a woodland they claim as their spiritual home. Discover the new twist in this extraordinary clash of culture, land rights, and faith.
Extraordinary footage captures the profound moment a herd of African elephants exhibits what appears to be deep mourning, gently investigating the skull of a deceased fellow mammal in a powerful display of animal sentience and emotion.
A severe cyber attack has paralysed major banking institutions across Central and West Africa, causing widespread disruption in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal.
Discover how a South African TikTok sensation is using viral food videos to empower local farmers, preserve indigenous ingredients, and reshape the nation's culinary identity, creating a sustainable economic model from the ground up.
Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.
Vladimir Putin issues a stark threat of global escalation, vowing to supply weapons to adversaries of the West in retaliation for any NATO troop deployment to Ukraine, raising fears of a new worldwide conflict.
Vladimir Putin escalates tensions, declaring any Western military personnel sent to Ukraine would be considered fair game for Russian attacks, amid France's suggestion of potential troop deployment.
Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates tensions, declaring any Western military personnel in Ukraine as legitimate targets, following reports of US and NATO deployments. This stark threat marks a dangerous new phase in the Ukraine conflict.
Vladimir Putin issues stark threat to NATO, vowing to target any Western coalition troops sent to Ukraine. The Russian leader's declaration escalates tensions amid ongoing conflict and stalled peace talks.
Discover 'A Picture to Walk the Earth' – a stunning visual odyssey by photographer David Guerrero that reveals the profound emotional world and fragile existence of elephants, from the deserts of Namibia to the plains of Kenya.
Germany is set to permanently station a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania, marking a pivotal shift in NATO's eastern flank defence and sending a stark message to Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron refuses to rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine, creating a stark divide with Donald Trump's NATO threats and marking a pivotal moment in the Ukraine-Russia war.
Exclusive: Defence Secretary John Healey is considering a major policy shift that would see British military personnel deployed to Ukraine for a formal training mission, a significant escalation of the UK's support against Russian aggression.
Uganda has inaugurated Africa's first major mRNA vaccine facility, a historic step towards medical self-reliance, combating diseases from COVID-19 to HIV, and reducing the continent's dependency on foreign pharmaceuticals.