A defiant Ukrainian soldier called in an artillery strike on his own position in a moment of self-sacrifice — and survived

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A Ukrainian soldier in a trench surrounded by fog and burnt trees
A Ukrainian soldier digs a trench near Bakhmut, Ukraine, in October 2023.

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Disturbing video appears to show Russian soldiers executing Ukrainian troops who had surrendered

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Video merges appearing to show Russian soldiers executing surrendering Ukrainian troops, December 2023.
Video merges appearing to show Russian soldiers executing surrendering Ukrainian troops, December 2023.

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A harrowing video shows decomposing babies in a Gaza hospital after they had to be abandoned amid Israeli attacks, say reports

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Injured Palestinian kid receives medical treatment at Al-Nasr Children's Hospital after an Israeli attack in Khan Yunis, Gaza on November 18, 2023.
Injured Palestinian kid receives medical treatment at Al-Nasr Children's Hospital after an Israeli attack in Khan Yunis, Gaza on November 18, 2023.

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Putin fears the wrath of soldiers' wives as the Kremlin tries to 'pay off' potential protesters, report says

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Russian soldiers march in unison, overseen by a senior military official.
Russian service members take part in a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2023.

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IDF 'rejuvenation complex' near Gaza has concerts, massage chairs, buffet, and more — a stark contrast to the horrors of the conflict zone

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Israeli soldiers patrol near Kibbutz Beeri, where 270 festival attendees were killed by Hamas militants

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'Ruthless' landlords who crammed 22 men into a 2-bedroom apartment raking in more than $10,000 a month plead guilty after fire death

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The apartment.

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Wounded Israeli tattoo artist held hostage by Hamas was operated on by a vet in Gaza, her family says

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Keren, mother of Mia Schem and representatives of the families of the abducted and missing persons held by Hamas militants in Gaza hold a press conference following the release of a video by Hamas, in which the 21-year-old Israeli woman is seen.
Keren, mother of Mia Schem and representatives of the families of the abducted and missing persons held by Hamas militants in Gaza hold a press conference following the release of a video by Hamas, in which the

Forever working: Gadget plans to tap into your productivity while you sleep by inducing lucid dreaming

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Woman sleeping.
Getting better sleep can improve a host of other health concerns.

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Ukraine marines hacked a Russian drone's video feed to find its base and then shelled it, video shows

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A screenshot from a video showing a Russian drone base being attacked in Kherson.
A screenshot from a video showing a Russian drone base being attacked in Kherson.

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Ukraine predicted where Russia would reroute trains after it blasted the railroad connecting Russia and China, and then attacked again, report says

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A China-Europe freight train heading for Russia's Selyatino departs from Xi'an International Port in China on March 23, 2023.
A China-Europe freight train heading for Russia's Selyatino departs from Xi'an International Port in China on March 23, 2023.

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