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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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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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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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