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Hero helicopter pilot decorated for saving 31 lives in Afghanistan firefight could die unless he gets stem cell transplant

A former RAF Chinook pilot who received the Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 31 lives in Afghanistan has been diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia and is appealing for a stem cell donor. Chris Gordon, who is half Jamaican, faces lower odds of finding a match and is working with the charity DKMS to encourage more people to register.

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Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says

The US Navy disclosed that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a prolonged Middle East deployment. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao denied a mental health crisis and downplayed supply issues in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who criticized the Trump administration's dismissive response to reports of grim conditions.

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The HillSig. 7NewsForeignPoliticsDefense

Trump welcomes Xi for state visit with rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews

President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews, complete with red carpet, honor cordon, military flyover and Air Force band. The article notes the visit drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats, who characterized Xi as a dictator and accused Trump of fawning over an adversary while Americans face rising costs. It frames the warm reception as controversial and cites experts criticizing improper deference to adversaries.

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Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan speaks with PBS NewsHour about Russian drone incursions, election interference, and disinformation campaigns targeting his country. Tofan describes Moldova as a 'potential victim' of Russian aggression and frames the war in Ukraine as a fight for Moldova's own independence. The interview emphasizes Moldova's pro-Western trajectory and need for stronger air defenses.

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US to open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland after historic deal

The US will open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under a deal to be signed by Trump, Danish and Greenlandic leaders. The agreement expands US military presence and follows a standoff over the strategically located island. It marks a retreat from Trump's earlier acquisition ambitions while significantly increasing US military infrastructure.

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'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'

The article profiles young people rejected from the British Army and RAF on medical grounds despite being fit and active, and reports critics including a Labour MP and a former SNP defence spokesman saying recruitment rules are too strict. The MoD and an occupational medicine expert defend strict health standards as necessary for operational effectiveness.

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Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new homeland defense panel

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will chair a new Pentagon advisory board on homeland defense, created to provide integrated advice on hemispheric defense and domestic security. The article notes the board follows Hegseth’s 2025 purge of advisory panels and comes amid National Guard deployments and concerns about military involvement in elections.

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Britain's Burnham to meet Trump and make UN debut after offering UK military support for Saudis

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet President Trump and make his UN debut after announcing the UK will send an RAF plane to support Saudi defensive missions against Houthi attacks. The article outlines Burnham’s agenda on Ukraine, AI, and Middle East conflicts, along with the diplomatic balancing act he faces between the US and Europe.

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Trump’s new arch plan: snipers and drones

Trump announced an updated design for a proposed triumphal arch near the National Mall that he says would include drones, snipers, and sniper ammunition as a military complex. The article notes the plan faces legal and historical-preservation obstacles and questions whether the military actually requested the changes.

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Flights halted at three US airports as watchdog warns over hacking threat

A failed FAA communications line and a severed backup fiber cable disrupted flights at several major northeastern US airports, causing thousands of delays and cancellations. The incident coincided with a GAO report warning that FAA air traffic communications lack adequate cybersecurity protections against jamming, spoofing, and hacking. A senator called the vulnerabilities a major national security threat, and the FAA agreed to all nine GAO recommendations.

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