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Two horses that bolted through London have undergone surgery, UK official says: Two military horses that bolted through the streets of London after being spooked ...
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Two horses that bolted through London have undergone surgery ...
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Pentagon announces $6B for long-term Ukraine weapons contracts: The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday ...
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Pentagon announces $6B for long-term Ukraine weapons contracts
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
  • The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.

  • The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.

  • In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
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Escaped army horses careen through London, crashing into vehicles: The horses were from the Household Cavalry and threw their riders during a morning exercise ...
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Escaped army horses careen through London, crashing into vehicles
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
  • Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.

  • The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.

  • Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.

  • The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
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Wedding ring, only item surviving chopper accident that killed the General: The wedding ring was handed over to General Ogolla's widow Aileen Ogolla ...
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Wedding ring, only item surviving chopper accident that killed the General
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Runaway horses gallop through central London, blazing a path of mayhem and injuries
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Runaway horses gallop through central London, blazing a path of mayhem and ...
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Ukraine Drone Kills 2 in Frontline Region, Russian Official Says: A senior Russian proxy official in the occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia said Thursday ...
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Ukraine Drone Kills 2 in Frontline Region, Russian Official Says
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As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large: Washington has said it cannot support a major military operation in Rafah ...
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As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
  • The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.

  • This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.

  • According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.

  • Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
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Ukraine war latest: Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar; Budanov says Ukraine to face 'difficult situation' from mid-May
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Ukraine war latest: Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar; ...
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
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Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF ...
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on Ukraine: Having exhausted all the other options, the House finally did the right thing.
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Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on ...
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Russian man gets 5 years labour for street interview about Ukraine war: A Russian man was sentenced to five years' forced labour on Monday (22 April) for ...
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Russian man gets 5 years labour for street interview about Ukraine war
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
  • Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

  • Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

  • Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

  • Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
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Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports to Ukrainians abroad
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Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports ...
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UN demands investigation after mass graves found at Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
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UN demands investigation after mass graves found at Gaza hospitals raided ...
Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
  • The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.

  • It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.

  • Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.

  • The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia: The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and ...
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to ...
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Ukraine can threaten more high-value Russian targets with more ATACMS: US lawmakers cleared the way for Ukraine to receive additional MGM-140 Army Tactical ...
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Ukraine can threaten more high-value Russian targets with more ATACMS
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy calls for air defense systems as allies meet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (26 April) called for additional air defense systems to ...
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Zelenskyy calls for air defense systems as allies meet
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon ...
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'Moron!' Prince Harry blasted as he dons British military medals in new video: Prince Harry made a new appearance at an awards ceremony but royal fans were not ...
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'Moron!' Prince Harry blasted as he dons British military medals in new ...
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Military: Russia suffers 85% of losses in the Eastern sector - Euromaidan Press: According to the spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping ...
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Military: Russia suffers 85% of losses in the Eastern sector - Euromaidan ...
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US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies: The Biden administration wants to start moving weapons and equipment into Ukraine within days of ...
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US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies
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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war this year without US boost: CIA Director Bill Burns on Thursday said Ukraine could lose the war by the end of 2024 without ...
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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war this year without US boost
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
  • CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.

  • Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.

  • There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.

  • Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
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Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10: At least 10 people were killed when Israeli forces raided the Nur Shams refugee camp ...
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Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10
Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes on Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
  • Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, as the US House of Representatives approved $13 billion in new Israeli military aid.

  • However, fears of wider war breaking out in the Middle East have eased somewhat after Iran downplayed Israel’s reported retaliation over its unprecedented missile and drone attack on the country a week ago.

  • Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah and vowed to expand its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group to the city on the border with Egypt despite calls for restraint, including from the US.

  • Tensions have also spiked in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops killing two Palestinians who attacked a checkpoint with a knife and a gun near the southern West Bank town of Hebron.
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My Hometown Belgorod Is Under Near-Daily Attack. But Russia Has Forgotten Us: Opinion | After two years of war between Russia and Ukraine, what inhabitants of ...
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My Hometown Belgorod Is Under Near-Daily Attack. But Russia Has Forgotten ...
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Russians Doubled Drones on Front Line in Past 3 Months – Ukrainian Pravda: Ukrainian troops are suffering significant losses from the Russian army’s massive ...
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Russians Doubled Drones on Front Line in Past 3 Months – Ukrainian Pravda
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Is Europe prepared for a nuclear disaster in Zaporizhia?: The site of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant occupied by Russian troops is regularly shelled ...
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Is Europe prepared for a nuclear disaster in Zaporizhia?
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Is Ukraine’s Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov In Russian Captivity?: Kremlin propagandists spread information last week that Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov ...
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Is Ukraine’s Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov In Russian Captivity?
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT: Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike ...
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT
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Satellite images show Israeli forces gathered for Gaza escalation: Analysis of images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit shows hundreds of military vehicles deployed at ...
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Satellite images show Israeli forces gathered for Gaza escalation
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Australians gather at Anzac Day services across the country to honour servicemen and servicewomen
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Australians gather at Anzac Day services across the country to honour ...
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Russia, Ukraine Hold First In-Person Talks to Return Displaced Children: Russia and Ukraine have for the first time held in-person talks to exchange children ...
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Russia, Ukraine Hold First In-Person Talks to Return Displaced Children
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Joel Ogolla: If you can retrieve my dad’s bible, I’ll keep it as a memento: Gen Francis Ogolla's son says his father spoke in a tone that suggested he would be ...
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Joel Ogolla: If you can retrieve my dad’s bible, I’ll keep it as a memento
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Ukraine Destroys Russia's Ka-32 Helicopter in Moscow: Video: Ukrainian intelligence claimed to have set the Russian aircraft on fire at an airfield located just ...
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Ukraine Destroys Russia's Ka-32 Helicopter in Moscow: Video
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in ...
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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Shelling in southern Lebanon: Israeli military reports attack on Hezbollah: According to the Israeli military, it has fired on around 40 targets of the ...
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Shelling in southern Lebanon: Israeli military reports attack on Hezbollah