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US military stops two Iranian-flagged oil tankers

The U.S. military says it has fired on and stopped two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers that attempted to break the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

Moscow Victory Parade scaled back amid warnings of attacks

Once again, Vladimir Putin is calling for a so-called ceasefire ahead of a military parade in Moscow. This year's Victory Day celebrations are being held in a severely scaled-down form - with fears that it could rain Ukrainian drones.

Trump's plane from Qatar expected to fly as early as this summer

The aircraft US President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar has passed tests and is expected to fly as early as this summer, according to the US Air Force.

Pentagon continues to exclude Anthropic from military AI agreements

The US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) has signed agreements with seven leading AI companies for military use of their technology. Anthropic was excluded.

Russia and North Korea extend military cooperation through 2027-2031

Russia and North Korea have agreed on "long-term" military cooperation, the Russian Defense Ministry says.

US boards another Iran-linked oil tanker

The U.S. has boarded another oil tanker with ties to Iran. The U.S. president has ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill" any boats that mine the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine and Russia exchange 175 prisoners of war each

Ukraine and Russia have exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, both sides confirm.

Details: Hegseth fires Army Chief of Staff General Randy George

The U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, is firing the Army Chief of Staff, General Randy George, according to unnamed Pentagon officials.

Sources: US considering sending up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East

The United States is considering sending up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing Department of Defense sources.

Russia says Ukraine launched major drone attack

Ukraine has sent at least 283 drones toward Russia overnight Saturday, the Russian Defense Ministry said, according to state news agency TASS.

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. We have a good picture of the most common deficiencies, says Henrik Larsson of the Civil Defence Agency.

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

Iranian drones have been sent toward Saudi Arabia, and at least two have attacked the U.S. embassy in Riyadh. More attacks are on the way, according to a U.S. alert.

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

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. "I don't think the Germans fully trust the Americans," intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund says.

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. "I don't think the Germans fully trust the Americans," says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund.

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. President Donald Trump said, "We will make a better agreement."

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

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

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has searched the home of a journalist in connection with an investigation into a Pentagon leak, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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 1.5 million people to seek shelter.

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. "We will clear up some misunderstandings," he said after the meeting.

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