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Ukraine holding out in cities of Soledar and Bakhmut

Fighting continues in Soledar as Ukraine denies Russia's claim to have taken control of the city

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Combat training in Taiwan before Lunar New Year

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen inspects troops at an army barracks ahead of the Lunar New Year and oversees an exercise by the infantry repelling a mock attack by enemy forces.

Kosovo

Serbia puts its troops on the highest state of alert

Serbs in northern Kosovo have erected new barricades in the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica, hours after Serbia puts its troops on the highest state of alert.

Ukraine

Russian shelling injures three in liberated Kherson

Three people were injured when Russian artillery targeted the centre of Kherson, the city it retreated from last month.

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Israeli army demolishes Palestinian houses in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces bulldoze a residential building in the Palestinian city of Hebron. According to Israeli officials, residents risk having their homes destroyed if they lack the necessary construction permits.

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Ukraine receives remote-controlled machine to destroy landmines

Ukraine receives remote-controlled machine that destroys landmines

World News

'Extremely dangerous' Iranian-made drones continue to plague Ukraine

"I suppose we will need many years...to make this territory safe again," bomb disposal experts deal with the aftermath of Iranian-made drones in Ukraine.

The Cube

Debunked: German army will not be patrolling streets from 1 October

Social media users have falsely claimed that the country's military have been given new or expanded powers.

Ocean

This is a drill: How Europe’s coast guards protect our seas

In partnership with the European Commission

For Europe’s coast guards, good coordination in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine.

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Sudanese protesters demand an end to military rule

Sudanese protesters take part in mass rallies in the capital Khartoum to demand an end to military rule.

Spain

Spanish army captain suspended after soldiers kneel at Franco memorial

The video showed around 30 soldiers apparently paying homage to the dictator at the mausoleum where he used to be interred.

My Europe Series

'Everything has changed': Inside Finland's bold bid to join NATO

Finland's accession to NATO will bring in a 1,300-kilometre border with Russia, further encircling Saint Petersburg.

Culture news

The English stately home that housed an elite Polish army unit in WW2

When historian Andrew Hann found six names scribbled on the back of a cupboard in Audley End House, he begun a journey to finding out the stories behind six elite Polish soldiers.

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North Korea displays ICBM missiles in a military parade

North Korea displays ICBM missiles in a military parade

North Korea

North Korea vows to develop its nuclear arsenal 'at maximum speed’

North Korea has vowed to speed up the production of its nuclear arsenal, and officials from South Korea and the US are warning that there are signs that the country has started construction at its nuclear test site.

Ukraine

Ukrainians celebrate Easter in zone formerly occupied by Russian forces

Allthough public gatherings were not recommended for the orthodox easter, many in Ukraine felt it was all the more important to attend church service this Sunday, the 60th day of the war.

Europe Decoded

What would a neutral Ukraine look like?

A neutral Ukraine would be forced to renounce NATO aspirations but could continue its path towards EU membership.

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Ukrainian military couple get married in Kyiv

On Thursday 7 April, Anastasia and Vasislav, two members of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, were married on Kyiv Hill.

Ukraine

Foreign fighters drawn to Ukraine's international legion

French former military planning to enrol in Ukraine's International legion decides to dedicate himself to humanitarian help instead