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Now playing Next Europe News EU launches Red Sea mission to protect vessels from Houthi attacks The European Union on Monday formally launched a bespoke naval mission to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next world news EU must strengthen its defence: Munich Security Conference Europe “cannot afford the luxury of waiting more to get European defence organised,” said the conference chairman. 19/02/2024
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