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Tories Propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ Missile Defence
The Conservatives propose a £10bn Britannia Shield missile defence system inspired by Israel's Iron Dome.
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Europe’s Fragmented Rearmament Wastes Billions: Report
An Investigate Europe report says fragmented military spending is costing Europe billions as countries buy weapons separately.
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World Marks Three Years Since Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
Israel holds memorials three years after the Oct. 7 attack; the first anniversary with no hostages held in Gaza.
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Swiss to Vote on Loosening Arms Export Restrictions
Swiss voters will decide in November whether to loosen arms-export restrictions amid debate over neutrality and the defence industry.
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Sitharaman: Little Room Left in India-US Trade Talks
Nirmala Sitharaman said India-US trade negotiations have reached a plateau with little room for giving and taking.
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US to Phase Out Passport Stamps in Favour of Biometrics
CBP will stop stamping passports during primary inspection; the electronic I-94 record becomes the proof of entry.
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Settlers Beat AFP Photographer as Soldiers Watch in West Bank
Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, was hospitalised after settlers beat him with rifle butts near Aqraba; soldiers nearby did not intervene.
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Brazil Recovers Stolen Radioactive Cargo After Four Days
Actinium-225 bound for a cancer hospital was recovered in Parque Sao Rafael after armed men stole the transport van.
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France Test-Fires New M51.3 Nuclear Missile From Submarine
Macron watched as Le Vigilant fired the upgraded M51.3 ballistic missile off Brittany; the unarmed test certified the submarine.
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India Offers Broadest Peace Plan for Russia-Ukraine War
Ukraine says India's proposal is the most comprehensive of four ceasefire plans; Jaishankar confirms direct talks with both sides.