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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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Pentagon ‘actively working’ to retrieve F-35 fighter jet parts diverted to Hong Kong and seized by Chinese government

The Pentagon is working to retrieve unserviceable F-35 components that were diverted to Hong Kong and seized by the Chinese government in May, according to reports. The incident, which surfaced just before Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, raised concerns about potential Chinese access to classified stealth technology. Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized the timing, calling China a competitor and adversary.

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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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China expanding nuclear arsenal at alarming rate, analysis shows — despite Xi’s calls to de-escalate

A new analysis of satellite imagery reports that China has expanded or built at least seven nuclear test and construction facilities despite Xi Jinping's stated support for non-proliferation and a no-first-use policy, with its arsenal more than doubling since 2012. The article contrasts China's buildup with US and Russian stockpiles and notes it coincides with Xi's Washington visit.

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US deal in Greenland paves way for investment, data centers: Arctic commissioner

A US-Greenland-Denmark security agreement, signed at the UN, expands the US military presence in Greenland with two new defense bases and a Pituffik Space Base overhaul, while opening the door to investment in rare-earth mining and data centers. Arctic Commissioner Tom Dans frames the deal as good for business and a strategic counter to China and Russia in the Arctic, with the timing noted as significant ahead of Xi Jinping's Washington visit.

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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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Rep. John Moolenaar says U.S. has "responsibility to help Taiwan defend itself" before Xi visit

Rep. John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, responds to a Reuters report that Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to urge President Trump to halt all arms sales to Taiwan, saying the U.S. has a 'responsibility to help Taiwan defend itself.' The segment presents the Republican lawmaker's stance ahead of a planned Xi visit.

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China accused by senior Tory MP of 'enabling' Argentina to go after the Falkland Islands again as dispute over sovereignty reaches UN summit

A senior Conservative MP accuses China of financially enabling Argentina's renewed push on the Falkland Islands and backing Mauritius's Chagos claim. The dispute reached the UN summit, where Argentina's president demanded sovereignty talks and the UK vowed to defend the islanders' right to remain British.

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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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