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Israel’s double-tap strike on Nasser Hospital likely broke rules of war

There are very limited circumstances in which a hospital or its medical staff could ever be a lawful target

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Israel’s ‘double-tap’ hospital strike probably breached rules of war

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The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025

Two undersea data cables cut in the Baltic, European authorities suspect sabotage

The Danish Navy is monitoring a Chinese cargo ship that was in the area when the cables were damaged.

PC Gamer · Nov 21, 2024

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Ukraine recap: naval success raises hopes of advantage against Russia this winter

War in wintertime is especially challenging militarily. Troops have to deal with the risk of frostbite while vehicles can’t always move over muddy or frozen terrain. It’s no wonder then that wars tend to move much more slowly during the colder months.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

US may need MORE nuclear bombs as China and Russia cooperate to create terrifying arsenal

Chinese President Xi Jinping's and Vladimir Putin announced a 'comprehensive' agreement last month which saw Beijing expand their nuclear energy weapons - and it could dwarf the US who may need to act NOW, an expert tells The Mirror

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

UK offers tanks in Ukraine’s hour of need, but will Germany follow suit?

Britain’s offer to send more than a dozen Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine has increased pressure on Germany to do likewise with its coveted Leopard 2 battle tanks. But the German defence minister’s resignation on Monday, just days before a critical meeting at the US Air Base in Ramstein, Germany,…

France 24 · Jan 16, 2023

Ukraine recap: Russia targets civilians as the world argues about how to end the war

Ever since Vladimir Putin sent Russian troops across the border into Ukraine, the role of the UN as global problem solver has come under scrutiny. Any attempts for meaningful action by the security council are immediately stymied by the fact that – as a permanent member – Russia can simply…

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2022

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Who is winning the war in Ukraine? Putin's forces conquered 20 per cent of the nation, but a chilly deadline looms

Ukraine has now been under almost constant bombardment from Russia for more than five months, but analysts say the defining months could be just ahead.

ABC News · Jul 2, 2022

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