Russia's military is so hard up for manpower that it now pays more than the oil and gas sector

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Russian President Vladimir Putin toasting Russian soldiers with a glass of champagne.
Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with Russian soldiers after awarding them with the Gold Star medal on the eve of the "Heroes of the Fatherland Day" at the Kremlin in Moscow on December 8, 2022.

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How China's J-20 stacks up to USA's F-22 fighter jet

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The US claims China stole American tech to make a copycat of the F-22 Raptor, known as the J-20 Mighty Dragon. We compare the stealth, accuracy, and radar technology of the two fighter jets.

Ukraine's new ATACMS could make Crimea 'militarily worthless,' war expert says

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A still from a video shared by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces of ATACMS in use at night time
A still from a video shared by the Ukrainian military of ATACMS in use.

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Russian troops advanced and captured large parts of village after apparent Ukrainian blunder left front line unmanned

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Members of Ukraine's National Guard Omega Special Purpose fire a SPG-9 anti-tank grenade launcher toward Russian troops in the front line town of Avdiivka, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine November 8, 2023.
Ukrainian troops on the front line in the town of Avdiivka, November 8, 2023.

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A pro-Kremlin oligarch's impounded yacht is being auctioned off — with the money going to Ukraine

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Barcolana yacht
The Barcolana yacht owned by Russian Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, seized by Italian police in October 2022. For illustration purposes only.

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US soldier at Fort Bragg sentenced for running romance scam

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Fort Bragg
A former Army service member stationed at Fort Bragg was convicted of running a romance scam.

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How cellphones can get you killed on the modern battlefield, according to a US Army officer

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A member of a police unit of FPV pilots looks at a smartphone, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.
A member of a police unit of FPV pilots looks at a smartphone in Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

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Americans are becoming less confident in their government than people in other rich countries: polls

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A grocery aisle at Walmart
A greater percentage of Americans are struggling to afford food compared to other G7 nations.

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How the Iranian-backed Houthi militia compares to the US-led task force in the Red Sea

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A battle is playing out in the Red Sea as Yemen's Houthi militia attacks commercial shipping vessels headed to the Suez Canal using weapons supplied by Iran. Now a US-led task force is fighting back.

As China's navy grows, the US fleet is on a 'downward trajectory,' maritime expert says

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The USS Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, sails past the Statue of Liberty for 2023 Fleet Week.
The USS Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.

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