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China launches astronauts into space - as lunar race intensifies

China has launched the Shenzhou 23 rocket into space carrying three astronauts, in a mission that will take Beijing closer to its ambition for a moon landing in 2030.

Posted on 25 May 2026 | 8:00 am

Surf competition halted after unknown sea creature bites photographer in 'scary' incident

A photographer has been bitten by a "shark or a sea lion" during the finals for a World Surf League (WSL) competition in New Zealand.

Posted on 25 May 2026 | 4:30 am

Suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo outbreak jump to more than 900

The number of suspected Ebola cases has jumped to more than 900 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where authorities are struggling to contain an outbreak.

Posted on 25 May 2026 | 2:24 am

RAF jet flying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border

An RAF jet which the defence secretary was travelling in had its signals jammed as it flew near the Russian border, in what a defence source said was "reckless" interference.

Posted on 24 May 2026 | 10:55 pm

At least four dead and 17 missing after unfinished building collapses in the Philippines

At least four people have died after an unfinished building collapsed in the Philippines, authorities in the country have said.

Posted on 24 May 2026 | 5:42 am

24 people die after suicide bomber in Pakistan targets train carrying military personnel

At least 24 people have died after a suicide bomber targeted a train carrying military personnel and their families in Pakistan, officials say.

Posted on 24 May 2026 | 2:59 am

Hypersonic missile used in Kyiv strike: What we know about it

At least four people have been killed in in Ukraine after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes, regional officials have said, with a hypersonic missile used to target Kyiv.

Posted on 24 May 2026 | 1:56 am