The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.

Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.

Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.

Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.

Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.

Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.

The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.

The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.