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The potential Western troop deployment to Ukraine being discussed in London should be described as a “reassurance force” rather than a “peacekeeping force”, defence and diplomatic sources say. Currently dubbed the Multinational Force Ukraine or MFU, it would be sent to the country to cement any ceasefire and encourage long-term confidence in the country. The … Read more

Landlocked Ethiopia has no intention of starting a war with neighbouring Eritrea in order to gain access to the sea, the country’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said. A previous statement, in 2023, that having a seaport was an “existential issue” for the nation sparked concerns that the Ethiopia could take one by force. Abiy’s … Read more

Authorities in Turkey have arrested dozens of people for “provocative” social media posts, after detaining the mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday. Imamoglu was one of more than 100 people held on charges including corruption and aiding terrorist groups – a move that has sparked protests in Istanbul and the capital Ankara. A member … Read more

EPA Critics warn that changes to Indonesia’s military law could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto’s military dictatorship regime Indonesia’s parliament has passed controversial changes to legislation that will allow its military a bigger role in government. Critics warn that the move could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto’s military dictatorship, … Read more

At least 55 Palestinians have been killed in overnight Israeli air strikes in Gaza, the Hamas-run civil defence agency has said. It comes after Israel resumed its bombing campaign and ground operations in the territory this week, with air strikes killing more than 430 people over two days, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Hamas … Read more

Dozens of bus passengers in Ethiopia have been abducted by armed men in the country’s largest region, Oromia, as they were were travelling from the capital, Addis Ababa. Details are only just emerging of the kidnappings which took place earlier this week. The incident happened in Ali Doro, which is near an area where around … Read more

A constellation of satellites orbiting 250 miles above Earth’s surface shows how solar and wind have taken off in recent years: Here’s what renewable energy sites looked like eight years ago. 2017 SolarWind Since then, U.S. solar and wind capacity has nearly tripled. 2024 SolarWind China has built more than 120,000 wind turbines, nearly a … Read more

Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a missile fired into Israel, which was intercepted. The ballistic missile was fired toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, the group’s military spokesperson said in a televised statement. Sirens sounded in several areas of Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces said. No injuries have been reported. Meanwhile, Gaza’s … Read more

A British bomb disposal expert has been injured in an attack on a UN facility in the Gaza Strip, the charity he works for has said. The 51-year-old, who was not named, was one of five people injured in an explosion that also killed a UN worker at the facility in Deir al-Balah on Wednesday … Read more

Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent, BBC News Reporting fromIn Tallinn, Estonia PA Media The Prince of Wales is showing support for UK troops guarding Nato’s border with Russia, with a two-day visit to Estonia. Prince William will see soldiers training in the Baltic state as part of a multinational force intended to deter Russian aggression on … Read more