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USA

Trump says US moved bombers from RAF Fairford after additional threats

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Bolivia

Two killed and 81 injured after explosions at Bolivian army base

The Bolivian Defence Minister said the first explosion "involved black powder from pyrotechnic material stored at the site," while the second, "much larger" blast was still being investigated.

Europe News

Bundeswehr says two drones spotted flying above base in Mechernich

The incident comes just days after a drone carrying explosives was found on the tarmac at Germany’s Leipzig-Halle airport, near a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines cargo plane.

South Korea

South Korean students held over US military base break-in bid

Students gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.

USA

Two US soldiers, one civilian killed in suspected ISIS attack in Syria

Two US service members and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria after a lone gunman, believed to be part of ISIS, opened fire at the gate of a military post. Three other US troops as well as members of the Syrian forces were injured. Trump has promised “serious retaliation”.

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Belgium

Belgium to strengthen airspace security following drones incursions

The country's defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026.

Japan

Four Japanese soldiers injured in explosion at US base in Okinawa

The blast occurred while the soldiers, who specialise in handling explosives, were working at the storage facility for unexploded World War II ordnance, authorities said.

India

Pakistan says India fired ballistic missiles at three of its air bases

Pakistani state-run media say retaliatory strikes are underway as officials condemn the escalation they called a grave “provocation”.

Europe News

France begins withdrawing its troops from Senegal

France hands control of two military bases to Senegal as it begins its withdrawal process from the West African country.

Earth News

Why are songbird killings on the rise again in Cyprus?

Flocks of migrating birds are still meeting a cruel end on their flight path through the island, particularly at a British military base.

Iraq

US base in Iraq attacked after Iran vows revenge for Damascus attack

US Central Command said "multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched" at its Al-Assad based in western Iraq.

Finland

Arming an archipelago: Is time running out for Europe's oldest DMZ?

Finland's incoming government faces calls from within its own ranks to remilitarise the Åland Islands in case of future Russian aggression.

Austria

Austrian soldier killed in 'exchange of fire' at barracks

Austrian media reports the young soldier was shot by a superior officer during an argument.

The Cube

Google Maps denies revealing images of Russian military bases

Misleading reports about Google Maps were widely shared on social media.

Albania

Albania's communist-era airbase gets NATO makeover

The airbase is located 85 kilometres away from the capital Tirana in Kuçova, which used to be called Stalin City during Albania's communist era.

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Malians celebrate French retreat by burning EU flag

In Bamako, Malians celebrate France's departure by burning a European flag, with some demonstrators carrying placards with messages such as "Thanks Wagner" and "France is a terrorist nation"

Slovakia

US troops set to use military bases in Slovakia after treaty approved

Thousands of people had rallied against the deal.