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Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
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A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
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Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
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A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
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Ukraine’s president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv’s key allies since Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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A huge fire tore through a four-star beach resort in the Dominican Republic, killing one woman. About 1,700 tourists were evacuated as the fire appeared to destroy most of the…
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