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War games: Iran planning further naval drill

Iranian media reports that naval exercises will be held in the Strait of Hormuz next month.

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The 9 at 9: Monday

Nine things to know this morning…

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Missiles installed on London roof in advance of Olympics

Residents of a London apartment complex have been informed that missiles and soldiers will be stationed on their roof for the duration of the Games.

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Use of drones 'ethical' and 'wise' says White House adviser

Counter-terrorism chief John Brennan defended US drone attacks.

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The 9 at 9: Saturday

Nine things to know this morning.

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UN experts to investigate North Korea's Mercs

In new UN report, sanctions experts raise issue of luxury cars in Pyongyang and suggest fake missiles were used in major NK military parade.

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Iran prepares for 'war games' as sanctions take effect

Three-day drill starts days after EU and US imposed new sanctions.

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London tower block residents lose appeal against missiles on roof

The missiles are to be placed on the roof of the complex for the duration of the Olympic Games.

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North Korea says its rockets can hit the US, analysts say it's bluster

The secretive state’s latest public comment came in response to the announcement of a new deal between South Korea and the US to triple the range of its missiles.

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Explainer: How Israel developed its 'Iron Dome' rocket defence system

Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system has been used heavily over the last week. Here’s the story behind it…

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Syria: Turkey request for missiles 'new act of provocation'

Syria’s foreign ministry accused Ankara of causing “tension and destruction”.

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US deploys missiles as North Korean army gets ‘final approval’ for nuclear...

The Pentagon said this evening that the US remains “vigilant in the face of North Korean provocations” as it announced the deployment of the missile system.

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North Korea moves missile to its coast, increasing tensions

“The North is apparently intent on firing missiles without prior warning,” a South Korean official said.

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North Korea tells European countries it cannot guarantee embassy safety

European countries have been told to consider withdrawing personnel from Pyongyang if the tension there escalates further.

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Near-miss as two missiles target Russian passenger plane over Syria

159 passengers were on the NordWind Airlines plane when two land-to-air missiles exploded nearby.

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North Korea launches three short-range missiles

They were fired as part of a military drill, landing in the Sea of Japan.

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North Korea fires another short-range missile from east coast

The test is the fourth launch in just two days, at a time when tensions with South Korea and Japan remain high.

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Column: Is it time for the US to abandon the pipe dream of missile defence?

While protect itself with the threat of using nuclear weapons is far from ideal, it is infinitely preferable to the situation in which the US has now found itself: chasing its tail over costly and...

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America is sending missiles and drones to Iraq

The weapons were shipped on the back of increased Al-Qaeda violence.

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Russian missile system used against Ukraine, Poroshenko claims

Russian state TV said that Ukrainian troops “crucified” a three-year-old boy.

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Parents asked 'do you know where your kids are?' after teenagers riot

Two teenage boys were arrested as officers responded to the scene last night.

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Chelsea promise to ban fans found guilty of throwing coins at Man City players

Missiles were sent from the lower section of the Matthew Harding Stand as City celebrated their goal.

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"A new stage of threat": Condemnation of North Korea as missiles reach...

The US and South Korea began annual joint military exercises last week – and they always infuriate Pyongyang.

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US trying to pressure North Korea into dismantling nuclear weapons

Officials said they want to bring North Korea back to the “path of dialogue”.

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North Korea has 'built an intercontinental ballistic missile', so what now?

The Hwasong-14 ICBM could apparently reach Alaska.

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New sanctions imposed on North Korea are 'a whole new level'

A ban on exports aims to deprive Pyongyang of about €850 million in annual revenue.

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US tells North Korea: 'Stop missile tests if you want to talk'

The UN Security Council on Saturday unanimously approved a US-drafted sanctions package over the weekend.

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'There will be no war on the peninsula': South Korean president on North's...

Tensions in the region have been rising.

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Trump says talking is 'not the answer' to North Korean situation

His comments are at odds with remarks made by US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.

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'I was the target of lots of missiles, cans, baguettes'

Neymar was also constantly harried and niggled by a series of fouls in the grudge game in Marseille.

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EU, Trump and Russia praise North Korea's plan to halt nuclear tests

Donald Trump tweeted that “progress [is] being made for all”.

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Israel developing missiles to hit anywhere in Middle East, defence minister...

“The project for setting up a precision rocket and missile system is underway.”

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‘I don’t care, I believe Putin': Ex-FBI chief details alleged Trump denials...

Andrew McCabe was acting director general of the FBI after the firing of James Comey.

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Turkey receives first batch of Russian missile defence system angering US

NATO said it’s “concerned about the potential consequences” of the purchase.

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Two killed and radiation levels rise in second incident at a Russian military...

The far-north town of Nyonoska was affected by the blast during the testing of a jet engine.

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North Korea fires projectiles hours after offering talks with US

The US has said it is closely monitoring the situation.

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Four children among those killed after missiles hit Syrian school

Missiles fired by Syrian regime forces killed eight civilians today, a war monitor has said.

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North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles in first launch for...

The lack of testing activity in past months had experts wondering whether the North was holding back its weapons displays.

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North Korea accused of firing multiple short-range cruise missiles

South Korea said that the missiles were fired towards the sea.

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Azerbaijan and Armenia report shelling of cities despite ceasefire

Azerbaijani authorities said today that nine civilians had been killed and more than 30 wounded following missile strikes.

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