Russian soldiers jailed for killing pro-Kremlin US volunteer in Ukraine

The case embarrassed Moscow—which has encouraged foreigners to fight on its side in Ukraine. Tap for the full brief.

Nigeria rescues 100 children abducted from Catholic school, group says

Nigeria's government has rescued 100 schoolchildren who were abducted last month from St. Mary's Catholic School in central Nigeria—in one of the country's biggest mass kidnappings to date, a Chris...

Chinese jets point radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says

Japan said that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two "dangerous" incidents near Japan's Okinawa islands—an account Beijing disputed. Tap for the full brief.

Nigeria seeks French help to combat insecurity, Macron says

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has sought more help from France—to fight widespread violence in the north of the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said. Tap for the full brief.

Thailand launches airstrikes at Cambodia as border dispute reignites

Thailand said it launched airstrikes into Cambodia on Monday as fighting broke out along their disputed border—after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire. Tap for the full brief.

Nigeria sends jets, troops to quash Benin coup attempt

Nigerian fighter jets and ground troops moved on Monday to help restore order after a foiled coup attempt in Benin, aiming to head off a political crisis in a country that is battling jihadists and...

France investigates reports of drones over nuclear sub base

A French prosecutor denied press reports that gendarmes had fired at the suspected drones—but said they had taken "precautionary measures". Tap for the full brief.

US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say

The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats this week—a deadline ...

Australian defense minister to visit Japan as “strategic alignment” grows

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday to meet his counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi—and discuss deepening defense ties, his office said. Tap for the full brief.

Israel strikes two south Lebanon towns

Israel's military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns on Thursday—after ordering the evacuation of two buildings it alleged were being used by Hezbollah militants. Tap for the ful...

Drones spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin

An Irish navy ship spotted up to five drones operating near the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's aircraft—as he arrived for a state visit to Ireland on Monday, local media r...

NATO restructures command to boost security in north

NATO will integrate its Nordic nations under the U.S.-based Joint Force Command Norfolk—to improve the alliance's positioning in the high north, NATO's top commander Alexus Grynkewich told reporter...

China massing warships across region in largest show of force yet

China is deploying a large number of naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters, at one point more than 100—in the largest maritime show of force to date, according to four sources and ...

Putin authorized 2018 ex-spy poisoning that killed civilian woman, UK inquiry says

"The evidence that this was a Russian state attack is overwhelming,” UK Supreme Court judge Anthony Hughes said. Tap for the full brief.

Caribbean strike survivors were valid targets for second strike, admiral to tell lawmakers

U.S. Navy Admiral Frank M. Bradley is expected to tell lawmakers in a classified briefing today that the two survivors were legitimate military targets—because they were perceived as capable of con...