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North Korea

North Korean troops in Ukraine: How powerful is Pyongyang's army?

The exact size of the North Korean military remains unknown, but according to analysts, it has tested nuclear weapons six times and developed ballistic missiles capable of reaching continental US.

Taiwan

China holds large military exercises in 'major warning' to Taiwan

China has held military drills around Taiwan with increasing regularity in recent years, in what Taiwan has called a "provocation."

Russia

Russians can now avoid trial if they enlist to fight, Putin decides

Moscow's military resources have been strained as its army fights a drawn-out war in Ukraine, with the Russian president calling for the military to increase its troops by 180,000 in mid-September.

South Korea

South Korea unveils most powerful missile

"If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and the (South Korea)-US alliance," President Yoon Suk Yeol said.

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Europe News

Zelenskyy says Ukraine's Victory Plan is fully prepared

The Ukrainian President praised the army for its attack on a Russian ammunition depot, and says Ukraine's Victory Plan is ready in his nightly video address.

Nature

Green turtles make major comeback on Cyprus beaches

Beaches home to two British military bases have seen a significant increase in protected green and loggerhead turtles.

Ukraine

Poland calls for end to EU benefits for Ukrainian men of fighting age

Poland's foreign minister wants social security benefits for Ukrainian male refugees in the EU to stop, saying it encourages draft dodgers in Ukraine.

Europe News

NATO launches new €7m facilities at military base in Latvia

The brigade is set to conduct its first large-scale field training exercise in November and demonstrate its integration into the NATO higher command structure. Full combat readiness is projected for 2026.

Europe News

Russia redeploys troops to Kursk in response to Ukrainian incursion

Russia is more focused on pushing towards Porkrovsk in the east, as Ukrainian forces withdrew from some positions in the area.

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Zaporizhzhia police officers undergo basic military training

Ukrainian police officers in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia undergo military training.

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Arctic group of Northern Fleet sets out on voyage across Arctic

The event is being held for the 13th year in a row.

Israel

Israel admits military failures during 7 October Hamas attack

The Israeli army has acknowledged some mistakes, such as long response times and disorganization in a report on the community where the attack took place.

Europe News

Dutch Patriot air defence system deployed in Lithuania

A total of three Patriots are currently protecting Ukrainian airspace from Russian air attacks: two from Germany and one from the US.

Business

Germany halts the planned sale of VW's gas turbine business to China

This move, although made to protect Germany and the EU’s sensitive technology, has also raised concerns about Germany’s competitiveness in the international market.

Health news

Germany stops requiring COVID-19 vaccination for members of military

The vaccine mandate had been in place since 2021.

Business

Rolls Royce wins new contract for nuclear proof 'doomsday' plane

These aircraft are equipped with mobile command centres, operations areas, conference rooms and more and can also resist electromagnetic pulses. They would carry the US President and top military leaders in the event of a national emergency.

China

Putin's visit to China: Here's what you should know

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China on Thursday could spell trouble for the West.

Green News

Rapid militarisation jeopardising climate, claim NGOs

Impact of conflict-related carbon emissions should be accounted for and more data from military operations is needed, according to NGOs and lawmakers.

Culture news

Entente Cordiale: How France and the UK became friends

First signed 8 April 1904, the Entente Cordiale laid the foundations for a stronger Anglo-French relationship. British and French troops celebrated its anniversary by swapping places.

Lithuania

First German troops arrive in Lithuania

A permanent presence of around 4,800 soldiers is planned due to the changing security situation in Europe.