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Major Ukrainian attacks – power outages in Russia
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Major Ukrainian attacks – power outages in Russia

More than 20,000 residents in Russian regions near Ukraine are without power after Ukrainian attacks, local authorities said on Sunday.
Japan deploys military – against bears
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Japan deploys military – against bears

Japan has had enough. After a spate of bear attacks, the animals are now being fought off – with the help of the army
Trump: US to conduct nuclear weapons tests
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Trump: US to conduct nuclear weapons tests

The United States will “immediately” conduct nuclear weapons tests on par with China and Russia, President Donald Trump says. Russia points out that recent Russian weapons tests have not included nuclear weapons
Finland Halts Russian-Israeli Purchase of Archipelago Plot Over Security Concerns
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Finland Halts Russian-Israeli Purchase of Archipelago Plot Over Security Concerns

The Finnish Ministry of Defence cancels a purchase of an archipelago plot outside Turku due to threats to the country's national security.
Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered Robot Capable of Global Reach
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Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered Robot Capable of Global Reach

Russia has tested a new nuclear-powered robot with the capacity to reach targets across the entire globe, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. The robot can be equipped with nuclear weapons
Russian Fighter Jets Violate Lithuanian Airspace, President Says
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Russian Fighter Jets Violate Lithuanian Airspace, President Says

Russian military planes have violated Lithuanian airspace, says the country's president Gitanas Nauseda on X. "This is a clear violation of international law and Lithuania's territorial integrity
Russia Uses Swedish Tech for NATO Surveillance in Arctic
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Russia Uses Swedish Tech for NATO Surveillance in Arctic

Swedish and other Western technology has been used to build up a Russian surveillance system along the seabed in the Arctic, according to an investigation by SVT News and several international media outlets. This includes, among other things, underwater robots from Saab
British Troops Join US-Led Coordination Center in Israel
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British Troops Join US-Led Coordination Center in Israel

USA has established a "civil-military coordination center" (CMCC) in Israel. British soldiers are participating in the operation
China Probes Top General and Eight Military Officials for Corruption
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China Probes Top General and Eight Military Officials for Corruption

China has initiated investigations into corruption against the country's second-highest general and eight other high-ranking military personnel.
Turkey Deploys Disaster Experts to Gaza for Hostage Remains Search
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Turkey Deploys Disaster Experts to Gaza for Hostage Remains Search

Turkish experts on disaster response are traveling to Gaza to help with the search for remains of hostages.
Several Killed in Ukraine and Russia Attacks
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Several Killed in Ukraine and Russia Attacks

Several people have been killed in attacks on Ukraine and Russia early on Wednesday, according to local authority reports. At least 183 Russian drones have been sent against Ukrainian territory during the night, says the Ukrainian air force
Attack Sparks Large Fire at Crimea's Biggest Oil Terminal
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Attack Sparks Large Fire at Crimea's Biggest Oil Terminal

The largest oil terminal on Russian-occupied Crimea was hit in an attack overnight, which has resulted in a large-scale fire, according to Ukrainian reports. The fire is said to be visible from several miles away
USA Provides Denmark with Anti-Drone Equipment for Airspace Security
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USA Provides Denmark with Anti-Drone Equipment for Airspace Security

Copenhagen announces that Denmark will receive equipment from the USA to control and monitor possible drone intrusions into Danish airspace.
Denmark Closes Airspace to Civilian Drones Amid Security Concerns
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Denmark Closes Airspace to Civilian Drones Amid Security Concerns

During the night, drones have been observed at several of the Danish defense's facilities, the defense force announces. Denmark is now closing the airspace for civilian drones for a week
Pentagon's New Press Rules Raise Concerns Among Journalists
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Pentagon's New Press Rules Raise Concerns Among Journalists

The American defense department is taking a firm stance and demands to approve information before publication.
Russia Denies Estonia Airspace Violation Amid NATO Concerns
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Russia Denies Estonia Airspace Violation Amid NATO Concerns

Russia denies that they have violated Estonia's airspace.
Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project
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Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project

Sweden's national security council is today no more than a discussion forum, according to the former Foreign Minister Tobias Billström's (The Moderate Party) verdict on the Prime Minister and party brother Ulf Kristersson's prestige project. To become credible and be of use, it must become narrower, sharper and – including the security advisor – be given a clear role, Billström claims in his new book
British Fighter Jets Join NATO Air Defense in Poland
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British Fighter Jets Join NATO Air Defense in Poland

United Kingdom is contributing with fighter jets to the Nato mobilization in Poland that follows last week's incident where Russian drones violated Polish airspace.
EU Delegation Heads to Washington for Russia Sanctions Talks
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EU Delegation Heads to Washington for Russia Sanctions Talks

USA's president Donald Trump expressed his discontent on Monday night over the latest Russian attack on Ukraine. At the same time, an EU delegation is coming to Washington for talks on sanctions against Russia
Trump Renames Defense Department to War Department
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Trump Renames Defense Department to War Department

USA's president Donald Trump has signed a presidential order to change the name of the defense department to the war department.
Trump Proposes Renaming Defense Department to Ministry of War
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Trump Proposes Renaming Defense Department to Ministry of War

USA's Ministry of Defence will be renamed to Ministry of War, announces the White House.
Israel Excluded from UK's DSEI Arms Fair in 2025
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Israel Excluded from UK's DSEI Arms Fair in 2025

The Gaza war has severely deteriorated the British-Israeli diplomatic relations. Now it is clear that Israeli government representatives will not be invited to the large arms fair DSEI held in Britain in September
Zelenskyj: Russia Needs Years to Fully Occupy Donetsk
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Zelenskyj: Russia Needs Years to Fully Occupy Donetsk

Thailand Plans Border Attacks Amid Tensions with Cambodia
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Thailand Plans Border Attacks Amid Tensions with Cambodia

Cambodia's Ministry of Defense states that Thailand plans to carry out attacks along the border between the two countries.
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