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Xi's purge of top general paints a fascinating picture of power and control within a ruthless and unforgiving system
In a bombshell announcement, China's Ministry of Defence has said it is investigating General Zhang Youxia, China's most senior general and a man who was second only to Xi Jinping himself on China's top military decision-making body.
Posted on 25 January 2026 | 11:43 pm
At least 15 dead and hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in southern Philippines
At least 15 people have died after a ferry sank in the southern Philippines overnight.
Posted on 25 January 2026 | 11:12 pm
Iran unveils mural warning US not to launch military strike
A new mural warning the US not to launch a military strike on Iran has been unveiled in a square in central Tehran.
Posted on 25 January 2026 | 10:45 am
Climber Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world's tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment.
Posted on 25 January 2026 | 3:27 am
Novak Djokovic apologises after ball nearly hits ball girl at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has apologised after almost hitting a ball girl with the ball during his history-making Australian Open third-round match on Saturday.
Posted on 24 January 2026 | 10:23 am
'Barbaric' attack during Ukraine peace talks - but 'unexpected chemistry' raises hopes
Fresh talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine could take place "as early as next week", President Zelenskyy has said.
Posted on 24 January 2026 | 9:43 am
Dozens still missing after Indonesia landslide kills at least 25 people
Dozens of people are still missing following a landslide on Indonesia's Java island on Saturday that killed at least 25 people.
Posted on 24 January 2026 | 5:08 am
Trump praises 'very brave' UK troops after fury over Afghanistan remarks
Donald Trump has praised "very brave" British soldiers who served in Afghanistan after fierce criticism of his claim non-US troops had stayed back from the frontline.
Posted on 24 January 2026 | 1:46 am
China no longer America's top defence priority, Pentagon says
China is no longer the US Pentagon's top priority, shifting its focus to the homeland and Western Hemisphere, an influential new strategy document says.
Posted on 23 January 2026 | 9:23 pm
Iran warns any attack will mean 'all-out war' after Trump says US 'armada' on its way
A senior Iranian official has warned that the country will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us" ahead of the arrival of a US aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the region.
Posted on 23 January 2026 | 8:13 pm