Protests have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

A tech savvy, young, ambitious minister, Mr Fedorov has become the face of Ukraine’s hugely successful drone warfare campaign. But did he push too hard, and clash with the more traditional heads of the military? 

We answer all your questions on who he is, why he was removed and what it all means on the battlefield. 

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The US military has launched a fresh wave of of attacks against Iran for the fifth day in a row.

US President Donald Trump has warned power plants and bridges could be hit if Tehran doesn’t accept a deal, while Iran says it could intensify its attacks to include other oil and gas exporting routes.

With this escalation, what are the prospects for re-establishing peace negotiations?

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The actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the Jurassic Park films and Peaky Blinders, has died aged 78.

His family says “the loss was sudden and unexpected”, adding he died in Sydney “surrounded by family, and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life”

In 2023, Neill said he had been diagnosed with cancer, but in April this year revealed he was cancer free,

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Rollercoasters have triggered some new iPhones to make emergency calls.

According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), at one US amusement park the plummeting rides activated the phones’ crash detection system.

The feature was introduced in the new iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra and SE with the latest OS.

Apple told the newspaper the technology is intended to provide “peace of mind” and will continue to improve over time.

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