Russian forces have taken complete control of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka after months of intense fighting, the defence ministry has said. Source: Russia takes complete control of Ukrainian city in ‘important’ victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fought back against condemnation over a potential offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah, saying those advising against it are “telling us to lose the war”. Source: ‘Whoever is telling us not to operate in Rafah is telling us to lose the war’ – Netanyahu
Russia is secretly developing a new kind of satellite-killing space weapon, according to US intelligence watchdogs in Washington. Source: Russia has signalled space arms race is on – with enormous risks