North Korean troops deployed to Ukraine, South Korea says
South Korea's intelligence service reports North Korean troops training in Russia and preparing for deployment in Ukraine, prompting a security meeting and calls for international response.
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Five Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon clashes
Five Israeli soldiers from the Golani Brigade were killed during fighting with Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon. Several Hezbollah operatives were captured during the clashes, according to the IDF.
Hamas leader Sinwar killed in Gaza clash, Israel says
The Israel Defence Forces reported that Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure linked to the October 7 attacks, was killed in a raid in Rafah Governorate, along with two other militants. The military is assessing whether the body matches Sinwar's identity.
Explosion in Newcastle kills two, injures six, destroys three homes
An explosion at a council-maintained house in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, killed two people and injured six others. The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the cause.
U.S. President Joe Biden announces a new $425 million military aid package for Ukraine, containing long-range weaponry
U.S. President Joe Biden announces a new $425 million military aid package for Ukraine, containing long-range weaponry.
North Korean troops reported training in Russia for Ukraine deployment
Ukrainian intelligence reports 3,000 North Korean troops in Russia, with President Zelenskyy stating North Korea now directly participates in the war against Ukraine.
Police officer is killed and four others are injured in a mass shooting on Highway 4 near Ashdod, Israel.
A police officer is killed and four others are injured in a mass shooting on Highway 4 near Ashdod, Israel. The gunman is killed by a passing armed civilian.
At least four people are killed and dozens of others are severely injured when an Israeli airstrike hits a tent camp at a hospital in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip
At least four people are killed and dozens of others are severely injured when an Israeli airstrike hits a tent camp at a hospital in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip, causing the tents to catch fire.