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A powerful, opaque al-Qaeda affiliate is rampaging across West Africa
The group now commands up to 6000 fighters in the region.

Watch: Greta Thunberg says Israeli forces have ‘kidnapped’ her
Israeli forces boarded a Gaza-bound aid ship on Monday.

Trump charts new territory in bypassing governor to deploy National Guard
California governor Gavin Newsom criticised Trump, calling it a 'spectacle'.

Trump signs travel ban targeting 12 countries
The action is in response to this week's Colorado attack, US President says.

Britain to be 'war-ready' with $3.4b for new bomb factories
The UK will buy 7000 long-range weapons to boost its military readiness.

UK to invest $2.3b in AI, hacking team for cyber warfare
Defence Secretary vows to give Armed Forces more power online to target hostile states.

Pilot's remains to be buried 81 years after WWII crash recovery
Kelly was 21 when his plane was shot down in 1944 near New Guinea.

Gamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in Ukraine
A young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.

UK agrees deal over Chagos Islands despite court challenge
Keir Starmer signed a deal returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Why Ben Roberts-Smith's legal battles are far from over
His defamation suit failed in 2023, with claims against him deemed 'substantially true'.

Israeli woman killed en route to hospital in West Bank attack
Hamas praised the attack, calling it a 'heroic operation'.

'Our mana motuhake': RSA club breaks away over Treaty of Waitangi
A small club has taken issue with the organisation's new constitution.

'We're going all out': Ecuador boosts military presence in Amazon
The attack was blamed on Farc dissidents, sparking national mourning.

Pakistan strikes Indian sites, bringing nuclear rivals nearer to war
Pakistani attacks on India’s heartland will be seen as more serious than hits in Kashmir.

India's air strikes on Pakistan escalate tensions in region
India struck nine sites in Pakistan, calling it 'justice done'.

US, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airport
Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.

Red sunset: India's bloody offensive against Maoist rebellion
Security forces have killed nearly 400 suspected rebels since last year.

Port Sudan targeted in first paramilitary drone attack in two-year war
The RSF targeted Osman Digna Air Base and civilian facilities with suicide drones.

US to stage military parade on June 14, Trump's birthday
The last major US military parade in Washington was held in 1991.

Anzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see.

'Lost overboard': US Navy's $100m mistake
'All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury.'