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Category : Defence
United Airlines Jet Strikes Light Pole at Newark
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday. No injuries were reported, and the NTSB has launched an investigation.
Scottish Troops Train for Urban Combat Before Estonia Mission
Scottish soldiers from 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, undergo intense urban combat drills before deploying to Estonia for Nato's Exercise Spring Storm near the Russian border.
Trump's Troop Withdrawal from Germany Alarms Europe
President Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany signals a shift in European defence priorities. European leaders must accelerate plans for a self-reliant defence system.
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Two US Service Members Missing in Morocco
Two US service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in the African Lion multinational military exercises. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Trump Threatens More Troop Cuts in Germany
Donald Trump threatens to withdraw more US troops from Germany after announcing 5,000 troop reduction, alarming Republicans and European allies.
Ukraine Strikes Baltic Oil Port and Shadow Fleet Tankers
Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and three shadow fleet tankers, aiming to disrupt oil exports funding the war. Casualties reported in Odesa and Moscow.
WWII Bomb Explodes Under Campfire in Austria, Injuring Five
Five children were injured in Austria after a WWII-era bomb exploded under their campfire. Police found another unexploded device nearby.
Search for Missing US Soldiers in Morocco
A search and rescue operation is underway for two U.S. service members who went missing in southwestern Morocco during the African Lion military exercise, AFRICOM confirmed.
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Two US Troops Missing in Morocco During Drill
Two US service members vanished during a training exercise in Morocco, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation by US and allied forces.
Drone Strike Hits Lab at Europe's Largest Nuclear Plant
A drone struck a laboratory at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, Europe's largest, the IAEA reported. No injuries were confirmed, but the incident raises nuclear safety concerns.
Two US Troops Missing After Morocco Exercises
Two U.S. service members have gone missing in southwestern Morocco following participation in the African Lion multinational military exercises, triggering a search and rescue operation.
Two US Soldiers Missing After Morocco Exercises
Two US service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in the annual African Lion multinational military exercises, the US Africa Command said Sunday.
Israel OKs $119B Fighter Jet Deal with Lockheed, Boeing
Israel's defence ministry has approved the purchase of F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing as part of a 350 billion shekel plan to bolster military readiness.
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FIA Reveals Miami GP Lightning Suspension Plan
The FIA has issued a contingency plan for the Miami Grand Prix if lightning forces a suspension, detailing shelter procedures for grid and race scenarios.
Ukraine's Biletskyi: Far-Right Activist Turned War Hero
Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi, founder of the Azov movement, now leads Ukraine's 3rd Corps against Russian forces. His controversial past and military success are highlighted.
GOP Lawmakers Concerned Over US Troop Withdrawal from Germany
Two senior US Republican lawmakers expressed concern over the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, warning it risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal to Russia.
King Charles: 'The Force Is With Us' at Bermuda Observatory
King Charles declared 'the force is with us' during a tour of a new UK Space Agency observatory in Bermuda, part of Project Nova to track space junk.
US Missile Delays Threaten UK Defence Amid Iran War
The Pentagon warns the UK and allies of serious delays on missile deliveries due to Iran war, impacting Ukraine's Himars system and raising concerns over British readiness.
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 7 in Lebanon Despite Truce
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people on Saturday, despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. The military warned nine villages to evacuate.
Drone Strike Kills Two in Kherson Minibus Attack
A Russian drone attack on a minibus in Kherson killed two and injured seven, while Russia claims progress in Sumy region and Ukraine strikes oil terminal.
US Troops in Europe: Numbers and Locations After Germany Withdrawal
The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany. Here's a breakdown of American military presence across Europe, including numbers and bases.
Trump Withdraws 5,000 Troops from Germany Over Merz Iran Comments
US President Donald Trump withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the White House of lacking strategy in Iran negotiations and being 'humiliated'.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Oil Hub Tuapse Again
Ukrainian drones hit Tuapse refinery for the fourth time in 16 days, causing toxic clouds and oil slicks. Russia launches 410 drones at Ukraine, injuring 10 in Ternopil.
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King Charles Launches UK Space Debris Tracking Project in Bermuda
King Charles launched the UK Space Agency's Project Nova in Bermuda, a global telescope network to monitor space debris. He also opened a new Coast Guard station.
US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany in Year
The Pentagon announced the withdrawal of about 5,000 US troops from Germany over the next 6-12 months, amid tensions with Chancellor Merz over the Iran conflict.
US to Pull 5,000 Troops from Germany Over Iran War Dispute
The Pentagon announces withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany as tensions escalate between President Trump and Europe over the Iran war, with Chancellor Merz accused of inappropriate rhetoric.
US Pulls 5,000 Troops from Germany Over Iran War Rift
The US announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany as tensions with Europe escalate over the Iran war, with Trump criticizing German rhetoric as unhelpful.
Miami GP Lightning Threat: F1 Prepares Contingency Plans
Formula One officials have drawn up contingency plans as thunderstorms threaten the Miami Grand Prix, with drivers fearing they become 'passengers' in wet conditions under new regulations.
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Swinney Calls Security Meeting After UK Terror Threat Raised
First Minister John Swinney convenes a security meeting with Police Scotland after the UK terror threat level is raised to severe following an antisemitic attack in Golders Green.
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