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Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border

Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.

October 9, 2026

Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea

The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.

October 5, 2026

Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges

BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.

October 4, 2026

Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC

There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.

September 23, 2026

Russia pounds Kyiv with drone strikes after Zelenskiy-Trump talks - Reuters

Russia pounds Kyiv with drone strikes after Zelenskiy-Trump talks Reuters

September 23, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Half of Russia's top diesel-producing refineries cut back output after drone strikes - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Half of Russia's top diesel-producing refineries cut back output after drone strikes Reuters

September 15, 2026

Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC

A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter.

September 12, 2026

At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv

Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.

September 8, 2026

Russian drone strikes Ukraine's security service HQ, escalating air war - Reuters

Russian drone strikes Ukraine's security service HQ, escalating air war Reuters

September 4, 2026

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

September 2, 2026

Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.

August 29, 2026

Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes

Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.

August 24, 2026

Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears

An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.

August 21, 2026

Russia strikes drone component facilities, other targets in Kyiv, defence ministry says - Reuters

Russia strikes drone component facilities, other targets in Kyiv, defence ministry says Reuters

August 20, 2026

Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

August 12, 2026

Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region

Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.

August 4, 2026

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

August 2, 2026

US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

July 24, 2026

Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies

The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.

July 9, 2026

Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes - Reuters

Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes Reuters

July 8, 2026