Russian special forces crept through a disused gas pipeline for several miles to launch a surprise attack on Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region, Ukraine's military and pro-Moscow war bloggers have said.
The UK is not considering introducing conscription to ready the country for a potential war - but decisions may be needed in the future to respond to the "new reality" we are now living in, a minister has told Sky News.
Syria's new government has formed a committee to investigate reported mass revenge killings of a minority group - after the United Nations human rights chief called for "swift actions".
The Secret Service shot an armed man near the White House, the agency has said.
Canada is set for a new prime minister as the ruling Liberal Party prepares to announce Justin Trudeau's replacement as leader.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has said it was "right" to suspend the MP at the centre of bullying and threat allegations.
A man has been charged with murder after a boy was shot dead near a south London Tube station.
President Trump promised profound change. His former aide Steve Bannon said the first few weeks would be 'days of thunder'.
The quest to free thousands of enslaved scammers from facilities in Myanmar has turned into a growing humanitarian crisis.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the death of a teenager in Glasgow on Wednesday night.