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UK armed forces member dies in 'road traffic incident' in Ukraine

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Which EU countries invest more in maritime defence and why?

Europe's naval rearmament is rising. Which countries drive the maritime defence boom and why the map may be misleading.

Iran

No military vessels will be allowed in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran says

The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way," as his administration opposes parts of the evolving agreement.

Europe News

Missing in action: Ukrainian soldiers desert during Germany training

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Ukrainian soldiers are receiving military training in Germany. A recent investigation by the weekly news magazine Die Zeit reveals that some do not return to their units after their stay in Germany.

USA

US pushes back on mental health crisis reports on USS Abraham Lincoln

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is reportedly now set to take over from the Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.

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USA

Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets

According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain.

Culture news

Mystery solved: story of Wehrmacht motorbike found in the Danube

Record low water on the Danube has revealed in Budapest a perfectly preserved Wehrmacht DKW NZ 350-1 motorbike from WWII. Euronews investigates its role, its factory origins, when it may have sunk, and whether the dead nearby were its riders.

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Taiwan tests emergency response with air raid drill

Taiwan holds an air raid drill in Kaohsiung, stopping traffic and guiding residents as authorities test civilian emergency responses.

USA

Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has enough

The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.

Europe News

Romanian forces shoot down third drone in three days

The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has determined that a drone intercepted by Romanian forces on Friday was of the Shahed-type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, officials have said.

Europe News

Second drone shot down over Romanian airspace in less than 24 hours

Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta said "the impact site and the drone wreckage are currently being analysed" but that "the pattern is consistent with previous confirmed flights by Russian drones."

Iran

Iran claims attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

Tehran says any facility or base in the Middle East used by the US military to launch attacks on Iran is a legitimate target for retaliation.

Pakistan

Suicide bombing kills 15 at Pakistan security checkpoint

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks targeting security forces in recent years, with authorities blaming the TTP and allied groups for much of the violence.

Europe News

Man jailed for life over terror plot targeting UK military academy

Bashir left the UK two days after the synagogue attack and was arrested at Manchester Airport in November 2025 when he returned from a family wedding in Pakistan.

Europe News

One dead after Czech military helicopter crashes at air base

An investigation into the incident is underway. All of the military's H-1 helicopters have been grounded until it is completed, the Czech armed forces said in a statement.

USA

Watch: US Navy Blue Angels' low flyover leaves beachgoers stunned

US Navy Blue Angels jets flew low over a crowded Florida beach, startling beachgoers as chairs and tents were blown away and children covered their ears. The dramatic flyover sparked renewed debate over the safety of low-altitude military demonstrations.

Europe Today

MEP: German military law makes citizens 'think about contribution'

MEP Niclas Herbst (EPP, Germany) says the German government should not fuel "fear of war" while being "honest" about the current geopolitical situation. But he says there is a need for a "discussion about resilience in society".