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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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Ukraine sent 2 North Korean soldiers captured in Russia to South Korea, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly that Ukraine transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, where they reportedly sought to defect. The soldiers were captured in Russia's Kursk region in January, and North Korea has sent an estimated 14,000–15,000 troops to support Russia since 2024.

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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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What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash

A Hawk T2 training jet crashed near RAF Valley in Anglesey after both pilots ejected and parachuted to safety with minor injuries. The RAF paused Hawk training as a precautionary measure while an investigation begins. A former RAF pilot analyzes video footage of the crash, noting unusual flames near the engine.

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Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended Middle East deployment that included operations against Iran. Cao's letter also addressed living conditions, food supply and mental health resources aboard the carrier amid congressional scrutiny.

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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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US backs Taiwan just days before Trump hosts Xi at White House

The US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed defense commitments and support for Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Analysts said allies worry Trump may offer concessions to Xi on Taiwan or trade for an economic win. The joint statement also addressed North Korea denuclearization and supply-chain security.

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