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February 27, 2024

Germany and Poland rule out sending troops to Ukraine as tensions with Russia escalate

Germany and Poland, along with NATO, have confirmed they will not be sending troops to Ukraine, despite discussions suggesting Western countries might consider such action.

February 26, 2024

Pentagon says actions of US airman who set himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in DC was 'tragic event'

The Pentagon said an airman who died Sunday after setting himself on fire near the Israeli embassy in Washington was part of a "tragic event."

February 26, 2024

Greece agrees to lead European Union naval mission in the Red Sea

Greece has formally agreed to lead a European Union maritime security operation in the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping from Houthi attacks in Yemen.

February 26, 2024

Denmark ends investigation into Nord Stream pipeline attack, citing insufficient basis for criminal charges

Danish authorities have closed an investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline, citing a lack of sufficient grounds to pursue a criminal case.

February 26, 2024

US service member sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in DC

Fire officials and police officers in Washington, D.C., responded after an Air Force member set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy on Sunday afternoon.

February 26, 2024

2 dead after Israel's air force strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah official says

The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions near Baalbek. At least two people were killed in the strikes, a Hezbollah official said.

February 26, 2024

Army helicopter crash lands in Alabama during flight training

A UH-72 Lakota helicopter crashed during flight training in Alabama on Feb. 23, 2024. The helicopter was damaged, but its two pilots escaped with minor injuries.

February 25, 2024

Houthis nearly strike oil tanker in Gulf of Aden; US, coalition forces take out more one-way attack drones

Iranian-backed Houthis nearly struck an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday, while Central Command forces took out two drones flying toward military vessels in the Red Sea.

February 25, 2024

Officials responding to 2,000-acre fire in Fort Carson, Colorado

Officials were responding to a wildfire fire Sunday afternoon in Fort Carson, Colorado just hours after another fire 20 miles north, according to local reports.

February 25, 2024

Colorado officials respond to wildfire burning on Air Force Academy grounds

More than 30 members from the Colorado Springs Fire Department were responding to a fire on the grounds of Air Force Academy Sunday afternoon.