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President Trump said he agreed to convert a planned Washington triumphal arch into a “top grade Military Complex” equipped with drone storage and snipers, according to a Truth Social post. The project has drawn pushback over sightlines and airspace concerns, though the FAA determined it would not interfere with nearby airport flight paths.
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President Donald Trump said his planned Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., will be converted into a military complex to house drones and snipers. The article is a brief breaking-news report based on a Truth Social post.
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President Trump said the proposed triumphal arch in Washington will be converted into a dual-use military facility housing drones, snipers, and ammunition storage. The report notes Trump is framing the construction as a national security issue, similar to his prior framing of the White House East Wing ballroom/military complex.
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A nonpublic Russian government roadmap for 2024-2026 outlines sweeping cooperation with Iran across alternative financial channels, nuclear projects, energy, aviation components, and transportation routes to the Persian Gulf. The document, marked for official use and approved in September 2024, assigns Russian ministries, agencies, and state companies projects with deadlines through 2026.
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Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds toward Moscow, damaging an oil refinery and a residential building, according to Russian officials. Moscow's mayor called it the largest-ever attack on the capital, while Ukraine said it targeted oil and logistics facilities; the strikes coincided with Russia's parliamentary elections.
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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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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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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.