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NATO jets scramble after Russian military activity

NATO forces were compelled to launch fighter jets overnight in response to Russian military activity near the alliance's border. This comes amid conflicting signals from the Kremlin on a potential peace plan.

2025's Top Middle Names: Rose & James Dominate

Discover the UK's most popular middle names for 2025. New analysis reveals the classic choices, like Rose and James, that parents are using to balance unique first names.

Japan Scrambles Jets in China Drone Incident

Japan scrambles warplanes after a suspected Chinese drone is detected near its territory, escalating tensions amid a diplomatic row over Taiwan and disputed islands. Learn more about the crisis.

German General: Russia May Strike NATO Tomorrow

A senior German military commander has issued a chilling alert that Russia may launch direct attacks on NATO territory within days, raising fears of imminent conflict escalation across Europe.

Israel launches major airstrikes in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces have conducted extensive airstrikes across southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions in one of the most significant escalations since hostilities began. The attacks come in response to rocket fire from Lebanese territory.

Russia launches massive overnight assault on Ukrainian cities

In a devastating overnight attack, Russian forces targeted multiple Ukrainian regions including Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties as air defences scrambled to intercept missiles and drones.

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks: Vance Meets Netanyahu

JD Vance's surprise diplomatic mission to Israel coincides with critical ceasefire negotiations that could secure hostage releases, but Hamas's response threatens to derail the fragile peace process.

Reagan's Forgotten Middle East Peace Blueprint

Decades before current conflicts, Ronald Reagan proposed a comprehensive Middle East peace plan that offered Palestinians self-government alongside Israeli security. As modern negotiations stall, experts ask: was the solution hiding in plain sight all alo

Gaza Ceasefire Falters as Hamas Rejects Israeli Deal

Fragile ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas face collapse as the militant group rejects Israel's latest hostage release proposal, while Donald Trump's unexpected intervention adds diplomatic complexity to the escalating Middle East crisis.

Why Middle East peace is harder than war

As conflict dynamics shift across the Middle East, achieving lasting peace presents even greater challenges than warfare in this deeply divided region.

Gaza Ceasefire Begins as IDF Starts Withdrawal

A landmark ceasefire has taken effect in Gaza with Israeli forces beginning phased withdrawal after former US President Donald Trump mediated breakthrough negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

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