Wars & Conflicts
Military operations, geopolitics, and conflicts

What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.

Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat
The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no
Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.

Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York
Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens
Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.

Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa
Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.

Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.