5 h. ago UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting after Putin launches nuclear

The emergency meeting comes after the Kremlin confirmed it had fired an Oreshnik ballistic missile on Ukraine for the second time since the war began in February 2022.

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11 h. ago What you need to know about Russia’s hypersonic Oreshnik missile

The Oreshnik, whose name means Hazel Tree, is an intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile

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30 h. ago Putin's terrifying new nuclear missile 'Oreshnik' found in Ukraine attack debris

A powerful new nuclear-capable missile called Oreshnik was found among the debris in Ukraine after Russia unleashed a massive aerial attack on civilians in Kyiv and Lviv

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38 h. ago WW3 fears as devastation of Russia's 'unstoppable' Oreshnik hypersonic missile revealed

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39 h. ago Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in massive attack

Kyiv dismisses as ‘absurd’ Moscow’s attempt to portray missile launch as retaliation for supposed attempted drone strike on Putin residenceEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s military has said it fired its new hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine during a massive overnight strike.Ukraine confirmed the attack, saying it took place in the west of the country near the European Union border. Moscow said the launch of the intermediate-range ballistic missile was retaliation for a supposed attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence late last month – an allegation both Kyiv and Washington have said is false. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Russia says it fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile. Here’s what that means

The Oreshnik, whose name means Hazel Tree, is an intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile

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40 h. ago Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile in fresh strike on Ukraine

Russia struck critical infrastructure in the western city of Lviv using an unidentified ballistic missile

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40 h. ago Photos show the aftermath of Russia's latest attack on Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday its military used the new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in its latest strike on Ukraine.

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5 d. ago Fresh university strike threats suggest it may be time to rethink SNP free tuition policy

Systemic problems with the way higher education institutions receive their funding are becoming increasingly obvious

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5 d. ago Kim Jong Un cites US threat in wake of Venezuela attack after North Korea tests hypersonic missiles

Analysts say Nicolas Maduro’s capture by US is reinforcing Pyongyang’s belief that ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons are essential to deter foreign intervention

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6 d. ago North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea hours before South Korean leader’s visit to China

South Korea’s military reports projectile launch, which follows Kim Jong-un calling for doubling of output of tactical guided weaponsNorth Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, just hours before South Korea’s president was due to leave for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said in a statement that it detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region about 7.50am. It said the missiles flew about 900km (560 miles) and that South Korea and US authorities were analysing details of the launches. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea before South Korean leader’s visit to China

South Korea’s military reports projectile launch hours before Lee Jae Myung was due to head to Beijing North Korea launched ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, just hours before South Korea’s president was due to leave for talks in China expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear programme.South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said in a statement that they detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region at about 7.50am local time. They said the missiles flew about 560 miles (900km) and that South Korea and US authorities were analysing details of the launches. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Watch: US launch fresh strike on five more alleged drug boats in undisclosed location

US military have confirmed fresh strikes on five alleged drug boats which have left at least eight dead.

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1 week ago Interactive tracker shows how safe you'll be if nuclear bomb hits as Putin debuts missile

A new tool shows the catastrophic impact of a nuclear strike as Russia deploys its “unstoppable” Oreshnik missile, putting London and Europe within minutes of danger

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1 week ago Putin raises stakes in peace talks with boast of Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Russia says its ally is hosting intermediate-range weapons a day after accusing Ukraine of drone attack on Putin’s house

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1 week ago Russia flaunts 'unstoppable' nuclear missile for first time in Belarus as WW3 fears escalate

Russia released a video on Tuesday, boasting that its 'unstoppable' nuclear-capable missiles is combat ready.

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1 week ago WW3 tensions escalate as Russia shows off new 'unstoppable' nuclear

Russia released a video on Tuesday, boasting that its 'unstoppable' nuclear-capable missiles is combat ready.

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1 week ago Trump warns he'll back Israeli strike on Iran over menacing nuclear threat

President Donald Trump warned he's prepared to support Israeli strikes on Iran if it continues to build up its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy heads to Florida for talks with Trump amid fresh strikes on Kyiv

Attacks leave hundreds of thousands without heating as Ukrainian leader readies for intense weekend of diplomacyA third of Kyiv is without heating after a Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Moscow had used nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including ballistic missiles, in the overnight attack. “The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure,” he said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid fresh strikes on Kyiv

Attacks leave hundreds of thousands in city without heating as Ukrainian leader prepares for flurry of weekend diplomacyA third of Kyiv is without heating after a Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Moscow had used nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including ballistic missiles, in the overnight attack. “The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure,” he said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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