The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

With Iran’s firing of some 180 ballistic missiles at Israel overnight, the Middle East is again on the brink of what would be a costly, ruinous regional war. Israel and its ally, the United States, shot down most of the missiles.

In today’s newsletter: Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran “will pay” for launching almost 200 ballistic missiles across Israel, in sharp escalation of conflict

At the border with Iran, streams of Afghan refugees return with children in their arms, their entire worldly possessions contained in a large bag.

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Israel's onslaught against Hezbollah in Lebanon is reassuring for Turkey, which could seize the opportunity to strengthen its regional influence in the face of its rival Iran, analysts told AFP. Despite being one of Israel's fiercest critics, Turkey has been measured in its response to the blows struck against the…

The two candidates for US president offer starkly different visions of the world, with November's election carrying the potential to dramatically change policy toward Ukraine and other partners.

As the war enters its 950th day, these are the main developments.

Public reacts to news that Russia is to spend more than 40% of its budget on defence and security; Russian troops occupy most of Vuhledar and raise flags. What we know on day 952

Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct. 1, 2024, amplifying tensions in the Middle East that are increasingly marked by “escalation after escalation,” as United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres put it.

Israel says it killed a commander of the Imam Hussein division in Beirut as Iran launches missiles at Israel.