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A NORAD F-16 intercepted a general aviation aircraft that entered restricted airspace near Camp David on Saturday while President Trump was there, according to officials. The jet dispensed flares to get the pilot's attention and escorted the aircraft safely out of the area.
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A Defence Safety Authority inquiry found that a Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed into the English Channel after its crew mistakenly shut down two functioning engines during an emergency, killing Lt Rhodri Leyshon. The report says confusing cockpit warnings led the crew to believe the other engines had failed, and the faulty engine then shut down.
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The State Department approved a potential $2.7 billion air-defense arms sale to Ukraine, funded by European contributions and prior US aid, unless Congress objects. The move came as Russian overnight drone strikes killed 11 and injured at least 64 across Ukraine, with Poland scrambling jets and Trump signing a Russia sanctions law.
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U.S. Central Command said more than 1 billion barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months under U.S. protection, despite ongoing strikes with Iran. The article contrasts that military milestone with rising U.S. gas prices and political pressure on the Trump administration ahead of the midterm elections.
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Denmark's leaders expressed cautious optimism after President Donald Trump announced a deal to expand U.S. military presence in Greenland while keeping the island under Danish control. The agreement, expected to be signed at the UN General Assembly, follows months of tension over Trump's threats to seize the territory. Key details remain undisclosed.
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A book excerpt recounts how KGB officer Vladimir Kuzichkin traded Soviet secrets to MI6 in 1981-82, partly seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction and later a circumcision as the price of defection. His escape through Iran and Turkey yielded a major intelligence haul that damaged Soviet networks but also helped Khomeini crush the Tudeh opposition.
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A security expert praised President Trump's newly announced security agreement with Denmark and Greenland, comparing it to the 1867 Alaska purchase. The agreement is described as blocking U.S. adversaries from establishing bases or making investments in Greenland and limiting Chinese and Russian ambitions. The article presents no opposing or local perspectives.
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Norman Irwin, Northern Ireland's oldest man and a Second World War veteran, was remembered as a 'hero' and community figure at his funeral in Coleraine. The service highlighted his military service, British Empire Medal, family life, and local club involvement.
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NATO military commanders selected German Gen. Carsten Breuer as the next chair of the alliance’s military committee, succeeding Italian Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. Breuer, described as an advocate of strong European defense against Russia, will become NATO’s highest military official and gain a platform to warn about Russian threats amid tensions with the Trump administration.
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A NORAD fighter jet intercepted an aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Thurmont, Maryland, near Camp David while President Trump was at the presidential retreat for the weekend. The incident was announced by the First Air Force and briefly caused security concern.
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President Trump said the U.S. and Denmark reached an agreement giving the U.S. permanent control over Greenland's security. The brief report relays the announcement without added context or reaction.
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CBS News' Tom Hanson took an exclusive tour of the USS George Washington, one of two U.S. aircraft carriers in the region launching attacks against Iran. The item is primarily a headline and video teaser with no substantive body text.