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Former Bosnian Serb Commander Ratko Mladic Dies in The Hague at Age 84

Convicted of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the former military chief passed away in a Dutch hospital while serving a life sentence, prompting an official tribunal inquiry.

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Russian air defence lieutenant colonel killed by car bomb in Saint Petersburg

A bomb placed under a vehicle in southern Saint Petersburg killed an air defence lieutenant colonel and hospitalised his wife on 27 August 2026.

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Syria appoints former Kurdish SDF commander Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed former Syrian Democratic Forces chief Mazloum Abdi as a presidential adviser, days after the Kurdish-led group completed its military dissolution and integration into state forces.

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US Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe reach critical lows after transfers to Iran conflict

US and NATO officials reported severe Patriot interceptor shortages in Europe following six months of missile expenditures in the Iran conflict and previous transfers to Ukraine.

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Kherson governor urges evacuations after Russian strikes heavily damage heating plant

Regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin advised residents to leave Kherson after Russian glide bombs severely damaged the district heating facility, threatening prolonged power and heat outages.

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Russia threatens British military bases as Trump rejects risk of NATO attack

Moscow warned it could strike British military facilities over Storm Shadow missile transfers to Ukraine, while Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin will not target NATO territory.

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Russia threatens strikes on British military bases over Storm Shadow missile technology transfer

Moscow warned that British military sites in Europe and beyond could be struck after London agreed to share blueprints allowing Ukraine to manufacture Storm Shadow cruise missiles locally.

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Russian drone explodes 300 metres from Portuguese Embassy in Kyiv during nationwide barrage

A Russian drone exploded 300 metres from Portugal's embassy in Kyiv on 27 August, damaging nearby structures as an overnight barrage of 258 drones struck Ukrainian infrastructure.

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Romania rescues 12 crew after Dominican-flagged cargo ship is struck and sinks in Black Sea

All 12 crew members from the cargo ship Progress IV were pulled from 2.5-metre waves off Sfântu Gheorghe after their vessel caught fire and sank following an apparent strike.

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Military judge sets June 2028 trial date for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to face a military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay on June 5, 2028, rejecting an earlier start date to resolve disputes over evidence obtained through torture.

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US Navy redirects salary budget as Iran war expenditures reach 35.7 billion dollars

Internal Pentagon records show the US Navy shifted personnel and maintenance funds to sustain Middle East combat operations as the reported financial toll reached 35.7 billion dollars.

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Russia prepares heavier strikes on Kyiv as peace negotiations reach deadlock

Moscow is considering expanded ballistic missile attacks on central Kyiv as peace talks stall, while partners including China and India warn against any nuclear use.

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Former Bosnian Serb Commander Ratko Mladic Dies in The Hague at Age 84

Russian air defence lieutenant colonel killed by car bomb in Saint Petersburg

Syria appoints former Kurdish SDF commander Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser

US Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe reach critical lows after transfers to Iran conflict

Kherson governor urges evacuations after Russian strikes heavily damage heating plant

Russia threatens British military bases as Trump rejects risk of NATO attack

Russia threatens strikes on British military bases over Storm Shadow missile technology transfer

Russian drone explodes 300 metres from Portuguese Embassy in Kyiv during nationwide barrage

Romania rescues 12 crew after Dominican-flagged cargo ship is struck and sinks in Black Sea

Military judge sets June 2028 trial date for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

US Navy redirects salary budget as Iran war expenditures reach 35.7 billion dollars

Russia prepares heavier strikes on Kyiv as peace negotiations reach deadlock

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