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Burkina Faso

Gunfire in Burkina Faso a day after second military coup this year

The African Union has condemned the ouster of Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who overthrew the country’s democratically elected president in January.

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Protesters detained by Russian police at anti-mobilisation rally

Protesters detained by police in central Moscow at anti-mobilisation rally

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Chelsea veterans bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

The Chelsea Pensioners traded their famous scarlet tunics for somber navy blue on Tuesday as the old soldiers bid farewell to their commander in chief, Queen Elizabeth II.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: The key developments you need to know

From damaged radiation sensors at Europe's largest nuclear power plant posing a threat, to Russia saying Switerzland is "no longer neutral" over Ukraine, these are the latest developments in the war.

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Latvia

Latvia to reintroduce compulsory military service amid Ukraine war

"We have no reason to believe that Russia will change its behaviour," said Defence Minister Artis Pabriks.

Spain

US boosting forces across Europe over Russian threat, Biden tells NATO

The US president told alliance leaders in Madrid that Washington will enhance its "force posture in Europe", with additional air, sea and land resources.

Ukraine

Russia escalates attacks across Ukraine, killing and injuring dozens

The Uragan missile strike on a line for water in Lysychansk, killing 8 and injuring 21, is the latest of attacks across the country hitting civilian targets.

Ukraine

Five things you need to know about Russia's war against Ukraine today

From Russian bombardment of Kharkiv said to be 'like Mariupol', to Zelenskyy's charm offensive ahead of an EU summit... five of Wednesday's significant events in the war.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria hunts for mystery pilot who flew across several countries

The country's defence forces were put on high alert after an unauthorised aircraft entered Bulgarian airspace.

Culture news

Ukrainian rapper-turned-soldier vents rage at war through his lyrics

It is the music of war - music filled with rage and indignation about Russia's invasion of his country. Viacheslav Drofa, a Ukrainian musician who goes by the stage name 'Otoy,' is using thumping rap to recount his experiences as a soldier in the conflict with Russia.

Spain

Spanish army captain suspended after soldiers kneel at Franco memorial

The video showed around 30 soldiers apparently paying homage to the dictator at the mausoleum where he used to be interred.

Ukraine

Belarus holding military drills on border with traumatised northern Ukraine

As Belarusian forces assemble near the border, a Belgian volunteer told Euronews what they saw over three weeks in besieged Chernihiv.

Ukraine

Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

United Kingdom

British soldiers arrested days before Queen's Jubilee parade

Six serving soldiers in the Irish Guards and a veteran Coldstream Guardsman were detained in the "planned operation" by the Royal Military Police.

Ukraine

Ukraine war in 'most active phase of full-scale Russian aggression'

The battles currently being fought in eastern Ukraine could determine the whole country's fate, a Ukrainian defence ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.

Russia

Russia to build '12 new military bases' in response to NATO expansion

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu cited 'growth of military threats on Russia's borders' for the move.

Ukraine

Prosecutor asks for life sentence for Russian war crimes soldier

Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, has pleaded guilty to shooting dead 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov, and asked for 'forgiveness' from his widow in court.

Ukraine

Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs

Ukrainian fighters in the last bastion of resistance continued abandoning the Azovstal steel plant on orders from above to save their lives.

Tech News

What are the Switchblade 'suicide drones' boosting Ukraine’s arsenal?

The US is working to equip Ukraine with cutting-edge drones that dive-bomb into their targets and can pierce through the armour of tanks.

Ukraine

Ukraine prepares to send bodies of dead Russian soldiers back home

Kyiv, which says it is acting according to international law, accuses Moscow of ignoring repeated offers for the dead Russian troops to be returned.