EXCLUSIVE: A Russian drone's brazen violation of Romanian and Hungarian airspace triggers emergency NATO consultations and urgent calls for bolstered air defences, raising fears of a deliberate escalation on the alliance's eastern flank.
Vladimir Putin announces plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus by July, marking a major escalation in the standoff with the West and NATO. Full analysis of the strategic implications.
Exclusive analysis: Russian drones used in attacks on Ukrainian ports have crashed on NATO territory in Romania, raising fears of a major escalation and testing the alliance's resolve amidst Putin's Black Sea aggression.
Russian forces launched a deadly assault on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, killing at least two civilians in what local officials decry as a deliberate attack on residential areas. The latest violence underscores the ongoing brutality of the conflict.
Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.
Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's top spokesman, has issued a stark warning that direct conflict between Russia and NATO would inevitably escalate into a full-scale nuclear world war, marking a severe escalation in rhetoric.
Arab and Islamic leaders convene in Doha for an emergency summit, issuing a unified call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Israel's military actions as war crimes.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister, issues a stark warning against Israel's relentless bombing of Gaza, labelling it a perilous provocation that undermines regional mediation efforts and risks a wider conflict.
Exclusive: Romania confirms Russian drone fragments discovered near the Danube, marking a significant escalation and a direct strike on NATO soil amid Putin's war on Ukraine.
Romania reports a Russian drone incursion into its airspace near the Ukrainian border, marking a significant escalation. NATO ally Poland scrambles fighter jets in response, raising tensions in the Black Sea region.
Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.
The Australian War Memorial has deferred its $20,000 military history prize after its judging panel selected a book about disgraced soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, sparking intense public and institutional backlash.
Exclusive: Russian 'reconnaissance' drones violate Polish territory near Ukraine border, triggering emergency NATO talks as tensions with Putin reach boiling point.
Vladimir Putin issues a stark nuclear warning, threatening a global conflict if Western nations permit Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes on Russian territory. The Kremlin's chilling threat escalates tensions to a dangerous new level.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
Russian-launched drones have violated NATO airspace and struck inside Poland, a NATO member, during a massive attack on Ukraine. Warsaw confirms it will demand an explanation from Moscow, raising fears of a dangerous escalation in the region.
Poland activates its air force after Russian-launched drones target western Ukraine, with debris from a downed UAV landing inside Polish territory near Lviv, raising fears of a direct NATO-Russia confrontation.
Exclusive analysis: A Russian-made drone's strike on Polish soil marks a perilous escalation in the Ukraine war, testing NATO's collective defence pledge and pushing the alliance towards a critical juncture.
NATO fighter jets were scrambled to intercept Russian drones that violated Polish airspace during a massive attack on Ukraine, raising fears of a dangerous escalation.
Poland accuses Russia of a deliberate act of aggression after its drones breach NATO airspace. The incident occurs as Putin launches 'nuclear strike' drills, marking a severe escalation and testing Western defences.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is under intense scrutiny from EU members and staff for her perceived pro-Israel bias and lack of decisive leadership in responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, sparking a major internal revolt.
Tragic story of DeCarlos Brown, an American volunteer who died on a medical evacuation train in Ukraine after his heroic rescue of a wounded soldier. His final moments were captured by a fellow volunteer.
President Zelensky shares devastating video showing bodies strewn across a village square after a Russian missile strike targeted civilians waiting in line for financial payments.
A devastating Russian missile strike on a small Ukrainian village has resulted in a horrific death toll, with at least 51 civilians killed while shopping at a grocery store and café. The attack on Hroza is one of the deadliest single strikes in recent mon
Ukraine's capital endures a massive overnight aerial attack. Air defences engage in fierce battle as falling debris causes fires and damage across the city. The assault marks a significant escalation in Russia's campaign.
A US Army veteran is on trial in Richmond, Virginia, for his alleged role in the infamous Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, two decades after the shocking images sparked global outrage.
Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a drastic increase in the country's nuclear weapons production, labelling US-South Korea military exercises as 'aggressive and provocative'.
Exclusive intelligence reports reveal Vladimir Putin's regime may be preparing for a devastating nuclear weapons test, marking a dangerous escalation in the Ukraine conflict and global security crisis.
Donald Trump's radical new drug war strategy threatens to turn a metaphorical failure into a devastating reality, risking global stability and human rights.