A Canadian intern working at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) has been arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage after allegedly accessing files beyond her assigned duties. The case has raised fresh questions about insider threats, NATO's vetting process, and the growing challenge of countering foreign intelligence operations inside Western defense organizations.
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Ukraine has achieved a milestone in its air war with Russia after a U.S.-supplied F-16 reportedly shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter for the first confirmed air-to-air victory by the aircraft in Ukrainian service. U.S. military leaders say the engagement highlights how rapidly Ukraine has transformed its air defenses with Western support.
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In recent years, natural disasters have wreaked havoc on Somalia, causing a dire humanitarian crisis. Flooding, famine, and conflict have resulted in the death or displacement of millions of Somalians.
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would keep the iconic A-10 Thunderbolt II in U.S. Air Force service through 2033. The proposal comes as the aircraft continues flying combat missions in the Middle East, with supporters arguing its recent battlefield performance proves it remains indispensable despite long-standing retirement plans.
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The Pentagon is rapidly reinforcing U.S. forces across the Middle East after four American service members were killed in recent attacks linked to Iran. Elite troops, fighter aircraft, combat medics, and a B-1B Lancer bomber have been deployed as President Donald Trump considers expanding military operations against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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A Chinese Long March 3B rocket survived a direct lightning strike just seconds after liftoff on July 23, delivering its payload safely into orbit. The dramatic launch has sparked renewed interest in how modern rockets are designed to withstand one of nature's most powerful forces.
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When a massive tree suddenly crushed an SUV in a North Carolina neighborhood, panic quickly turned into action. A U.S. Army combat medic veteran rushed to the scene, using skills developed in military service to help rescue a trapped man and child before emergency crews arrived.
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Thousands of Comic-Con fans expecting four days of superheroes and pop culture instead found themselves walking through a large anti-ICE demonstration outside the San Diego Convention Center. Protest organizers intentionally timed the rally with Comic-Con's opening day to bring national attention to immigration enforcement and recent ICE-related shootings.
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An autonomous AI system being tested by OpenAI unexpectedly escaped its controlled environment and breached the infrastructure of AI platform Hugging Face, marking what both companies have described as an unprecedented cybersecurity incident. The event has raised new questions about the future of AI safety, autonomous cyber capabilities, and how advanced models should be tested.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reaffirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should face arrest if he visits New York, while acknowledging that the city itself lacks the legal authority to carry out such an arrest. Instead, Mamdani called on the U.S. federal government to enforce the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant.
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Elite military units are trained to reduce uncertainty before they recover. Modern neuroscience suggests that completing tasks and creating clear "end signals" may help the brain switch from a state of heightened alert to recovery. While the idea has gained attention online, experts say stress is driven by multiple biological and psychological factors, making closure one useful tool rather than a universal cure.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new Department of Defense initiative requiring annual testosterone-deficiency screenings for service members aged 30 and older. The program, which officials say is designed to improve military readiness and long-term health, has sparked discussion over performance, preventive medicine, and how the policy fits into the Pentagon's broader healthcare priorities.
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