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Sweden's air raid shelters are now being upgraded
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Sweden's air raid shelters are now being upgraded

A large part of Sweden's shelters are many years old. Work is now under way to check and upgrade them
British fighter jets shoot down two Iranian drones in Middle East defensive operation
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British fighter jets shoot down two Iranian drones in Middle East defensive operation

British fighter jets have begun a "defensive operation" in the Middle East. Among other things, Iranian drones have been shot down
US warns of more attacks in Saudi Arabia after Iranian drones hit US embassy in Riyadh
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US warns of more attacks in Saudi Arabia after Iranian drones hit US embassy in Riyadh

Iranian drones have been sent toward Saudi Arabia, and at least two have attacked the U. S
British base in Cyprus evacuated after Iranian drone attacks
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British base in Cyprus evacuated after Iranian drone attacks

Britain is evacuating one of its air bases in Cyprus after two Iranian drone attacks. At the same time, Greece is sending two frigates and two fighter jets to the island, according to Defense Minister Nikos Dendias
German spies gain more power, trust in the US wanes
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German spies gain more power, trust in the US wanes

For decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control, with dark historical experiences in mind. Now German agents are set to receive more funding and expanded powers
German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanes
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German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanes

For decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control in light of dark historical experiences. Now German agents are to receive more funding and increased powers
Alarm over arms race as New START nuclear arms treaty expires
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Alarm over arms race as New START nuclear arms treaty expires

Warnings of an arms race are being sounded, and the Doomsday Clock is being moved forward. Now New START, the agreement that limits the nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia, is expiring
Ukraine: Five-year-old among four killed in Russian drone attack
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Ukraine: Five-year-old among four killed in Russian drone attack

Four people have been killed in a Russian drone attack in Ukraine, Ukraine's rescue services say. Russia reports an attack on an oil depot
Last year US tried to obtain military intelligence in Greenland outside normal channels
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Last year US tried to obtain military intelligence in Greenland outside normal channels

Last year, the US tried to obtain military intelligence about Greenland outside the usual channels, reports the Danish newspaper Berlingske.
FBI searches journalist's home in Pentagon leak investigation
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FBI searches journalist's home in Pentagon leak investigation

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Tunnels and basements can become shelters in times of war
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Tunnels and basements can become shelters in times of war

The government proposes that spaces other than designated shelters be used to protect the population. This would allow an additional 1
Løkke wants to clear up misunderstandings with the US
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Løkke wants to clear up misunderstandings with the US

Members of the Danish parliament were summoned to an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening about the country's relationship with the United States. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the time has come to meet with the US Secretary of State
Britain and France carry out airstrikes against IS in Syria
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Britain and France carry out airstrikes against IS in Syria

Britain, together with France, has carried out airstrikes against the terrorist group ISIS in Syria.
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea off east coast in first test of the year
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North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea off east coast in first test of the year

Leaked soldier complaints reveal brutality and threats in the Russian army
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Leaked soldier complaints reveal brutality and threats in the Russian army

Soldiers are forced to fight with broken bones and serious illnesses, commanders threaten death and impose torture-like punishments. It's everyday life in the Russian army, according to complaints that were accidentally made public, The New York Times reports
Russia releases video of alleged drone sent toward Putin's residence
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Russia releases video of alleged drone sent toward Putin's residence

The Russian Defense Ministry has published video footage of a drone it claims that Ukraine sent toward President Vladimir Putin's residence earlier this week.
Israel's new air defense laser enters service
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Israel's new air defense laser enters service

Israel has begun using its new Iron Beam air-defense system, which will be able to shoot down drones and missiles with lasers, the Defense Ministry told Israeli media.
Raped by Putin's mercenaries, couldn't scream
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Raped by Putin's mercenaries, couldn't scream

Russian mercenaries are accused of brutal sexual violence in Mali. They belong to the Afrika Korps, a paramilitary force under the Kremlin that replaced the notorious Wagner Group in Africa
Green light for huge German defense investment
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Green light for huge German defense investment

The budget committee in the German parliament has approved an investment of around 50 billion euros with the aim of modernizing the country's defense.
German soldiers to strengthen Poland's border
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German soldiers to strengthen Poland's border

Germany is sending a group of soldiers to Poland to strengthen the country's eastern border, the German Defense Ministry announced.
Russia: Hypersonic missiles against Ukraine last night
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Russia: Hypersonic missiles against Ukraine last night

Thousands of Ukrainian families are without power after Russian strikes on Saturday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Russia said it used hypersonic missiles in the “massive” attack
Report: Hegseth risked employee safety
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Report: Hegseth risked employee safety

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth discussed airstrikes against Yemen in a Signal chat group – to which a journalist had been invited. Now a report from the Pentagon states that the chat could have risked the safety of employees at the Department of Defense
Newspaper sues Pentagon over new press regulations
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Newspaper sues Pentagon over new press regulations

The New York Times is suing the Pentagon, claiming that the Department of Defense is violating journalists' fundamental rights with new restrictions on reporting on the military.
Russia rebuilds on the ruins of Mariupol
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Russia rebuilds on the ruins of Mariupol

During the brutal first months of the Ukraine war, Mariupol was one of the bloodiest places to be fought. Now Russia is promising its citizens a bright future in the city – in houses being built where Ukrainian neighborhoods have been razed and tens of thousands of civilians have been killed
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