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Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn

President Donald Trump has called for US defence spending to be increased to $1.5tn (£1.1tn) in 2027 for what he…

4 months ago

Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire

Getty ImagesA national day of mourning has been announced in Switzerland for 9 JanuaryThe bodies of the 40 victims of…

4 months ago

Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way

Sammy Awamireporting from Madagascar andFarouk ChothiaAFP via Getty ImagesSome troops joined protesters in the capital on SaturdayThe office of Madagascar's…

7 months ago

Thirteen killed as hospital shelled in besieged Sudan city, BBC told

At least 13 people have been killed after an attack on one of the last remaining hospitals in el-Fasher, a…

7 months ago

Asahi restarts beer production in Japan after cyber-attack

Asahi has partially restarted production at all six of its breweries in Japan after it was forced to close them…

7 months ago

Four Gaza flotilla activists deported by Israel

Four Italian citizens have been deported from Israel after they were detained by Israeli authorities when boats sailing in a…

7 months ago

Trump and Hegseth to address top US generals in unusual military gathering

US President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will on Tuesday address American military top brass in person, for…

7 months ago

Drones seen over Danish military bases in latest air disruption

Drones have been seen near military facilities including Denmark's largest, following a series of incidents that caused air disruption earlier…

7 months ago

Landmark deal paves way for cheaper HIV/ Aids protection jab

A new HIV prevention drug will be made available at a lower cost in over 100 low-income countries within two…

8 months ago

Airports warn of second day of disruption

Watch: Sea of people seen at Brussels airportAir travellers are facing another day of disruption at several European airports including…

8 months ago