The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Russia is suspected of deliberately leaking chemical waste into a river, with deadly consequences for wildlife

Following a massive bombardment of Lebanon, Israel has begun a land invasion of its northern neighbour. Troops have entered southern Lebanon in a bid to push Hezbollah back beyond the Litani River, 29 kilometres from the Israeli border. The stated goal is to facilitate the return of some 60,000 displaced…

Draft documents say defence and security will make up 40% of government spending as Putin continues war against Ukraine

An emboldened Israel appears to believe it can safely ignore a lame duck US president and grab the chance to reset the Middle East’s security dynamics

Pentagon finalizes plans to end U.S.-led mission against ISIS by 2025, with troop reductions in Iraq and concerns about regional stability.

Masoud Pezeshkian is under domestic pressure but analysts point to the high risk of a direct attack on Israel

Exclusive: Kyiv’s top tennis player Elina Svitolina tells Alexander Butler the West must act to get Ukraine’s stolen children back from Russia

It would be a risky move, but some in Iran now see building a nuclear bomb as the only way to fend off Israeli attacks, says Middle East expert Esfandyar Batmanghelidj

Rival Lebanese parties may exploit Hezbollah’s weakness as the group struggles to survive a war against Israel.