SaralnamaBelarusian and Russian forces are taking part in joint manoeuvres some 45 miles (72km) from Minsk as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills. The countries say the operations are "purely defensive in nature" but they come at a tense time, with Russian drones entering Nato territory and the war between Russia and Ukraine raging, as Steve Rosenberg reports. Drones like this one were shot down over Polish airspace in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured. Local media reports suggest a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control – a national day of mourning is being observed Actor Julia Roberts makes her Venice Film Festival debut promoting her new movie After The Hunt. Tomatoes not fit for consumption are thrown at each… (Updated 15 Sep 2025, 21:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Belarusian and Russian forces are taking part in joint manoeuvres some 45 miles (72km) from Minsk as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills
- The countries say the operations are "purely defensive in nature" but they come at a tense time, with Russian drones entering Nato territory and the war between Russia and Ukraine raging, as Steve Rosenberg reports
- Drones like this one were shot down over Polish airspace in the early hours of Wednesday