Russia advances on key Ukraine city: ‘If we lose it, the front line crumbles’
Russia is poised to assault Pokrovsk, a crucial supply and reinforcement hub for Ukraine’s frontline troops. Read More
US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage
The New Yorker, who has collaborated with artists like Mariah Carey, collapsed during a gig in Connecticut. Read More
Russia searches for missing helicopter with 22 on board
The helicopter went down while carrying tourists in Russia’s far-east, officials say. Read More
China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide
The crash is the latest incident in an escalating row over key zones in the South China Sea. Read More
Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death
Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star’s death in Los Angeles last year. Read More
Typhoon Shanshan causes widespread Japan disruption
Trains and flights are cancelled as one of the strongest typhoons in decades drenches cities in its path. Read More
Antonelli can do ‘great things’ as Hamilton’s replacement
‘Great things’ expected as Mercedes announce Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement. Read More
Zelensky sacks Ukraine air force chief after F-16 crash
The move came four days after an F-16 fighter jet from Nato allies went down during a Russian barrage. Read More
‘Some of the worst tennis I have ever played’ – Djokovic crashes out of US Open
Australia’s Alexei Popyrin hands defending champion Novak Djokovic his earliest US Open defeat in 18 years with victory in the third round. Read More
US targets Islamic State in Iraq, killing 15
US Central Command says it targeted members of IS leadership in an effort to “disrupt and degrade” the group’s plans. Read More