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Europe
NATO Launches Ratification Process for Sweden, Finland Membership
The process to ratify Sweden and Finland as members of NATO was formally launched, the military alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg said.
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Africa
Niger Says Bloody Jihadist Attack Crushed
Boko Haram fighters have killed a Niger soldier, the government said, claiming to have eliminated 11 "terrorists" during an assault by jihadists.
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Europe
Putin Orders Ukraine Offensive to Continue After Capture of Lugansk
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to press ahead with Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.
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Africa
27 Killed in Two Jihadist Attacks in Burkina Faso
Suspected jihadists killed at least 27 people in attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso at the weekend, sources said.
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Asia Pacific
Japan Protests Chinese Navy Sailing Near Disputed Islands
Japan lodged a protest with China over a Chinese naval vessel sailing near disputed islands, a Japanese official said.
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Europe
Russia Claims Ukraine’s Lysychansk, Entire Lugansk Region
Russia's defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, said Moscow's forces have taken the strategic Ukrainian city of Lysychansk.
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Asia Pacific
Australia PM Pledges Military Aid on Kyiv Visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged further military support to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and drones.
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Europe
UK Probes Hacking of Army’s Twitter, YouTube Accounts
British officials have launched an investigation after hackers took control of the armed forces Twitter and YouTube accounts.
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Europe
Poland Buys 32 Attack Helicopters From Italy’s Leonardo
Poland, a NATO member bordering Ukraine, will buy 32 AW149 multi-role military helicopters worth $1.83 billion from Italian arms company Leonardo.
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Europe
Erdogan Warns Turkey May Still Block Nordic NATO Drive
Turkish President Erdogan told Sweden and Finland that he could still block their drives to join NATO if they fail to implement a new accession deal with Ankara.
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