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North Korea launches missile amid declaration it must possess capability to counter strikes that would make enemy 'survival impossible'
North Korea has declared it must possess the capability to counter any potential enemy moves with retaliatory strikes that would make their "survival and recovery impossible", according to reports.
Posted on 12 August 2026 | 4:42 am
Putin sends Trump a gift - and will hope for something in return
When Russia releases an American citizen from prison, the US normally hands someone over in return.
Posted on 11 August 2026 | 5:42 pm
Luigi Mangione appears in court as judge rules murder trial will be heard by anonymous jury
The man accused of shooting a US healthcare executive dead in a street has appeared in a New York courtroom, as a judge ruled the murder trial will be heard by an anonymous jury.
Posted on 11 August 2026 | 3:09 pm
At least 37 dead after ferry capsizes in Zimbabwean lake
The number of deaths after a ferry capsized on a huge lake in Zimbabwe has risen to 37, officials have said.
Posted on 11 August 2026 | 12:58 pm
Bashar al Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court
Former Syrian president Bashar al Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes, following a ruling by a court in the country.
Posted on 11 August 2026 | 4:42 am
Trump explains secret plane switch over possible threat
Donald Trump has confirmed US media reports he secretly left Turkey by switching planes via a catering container over a threat from Iran.
Posted on 11 August 2026 | 2:04 am
Dozens of migrants who crossed into Ceuta reached mainland Spain, Sky News told
Dozens of migrants reached the Spanish mainland after entering Ceuta during the mass influx into the enclave, police sources have told Sky News.
Posted on 10 August 2026 | 6:28 am
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin hits China
Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake have inundated several provinces in China's east, cancelling of hundreds of flights.
Posted on 10 August 2026 | 6:17 am
Ex-Thai MP arrested for killing official
A Thai official has been killed after a gunman opened fire inside a local government office - in the country's second deadly shooting in three days.
Posted on 10 August 2026 | 3:58 am