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[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday said Russia is executing soldiers who have failed to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire. It’s a development that U.S. national security officials believe reflects Russia’s morale problems 20 months into its …

[ad_1] The Italian government appointed a former prime minister to head up the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, prompting anger among many arguing the man’s age of 85 should disqualify him from the role.  “Under this government, we are becoming a country that is unable to take into consideration our …

[ad_1] Drone and rocket attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East have injured more than 20 American soldiers in the past week alone. The full extent of the injuries was not immediately clear. A defense official said several of the service members suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) but have …

[ad_1] At least 50 people were kidnapped in two separate incidents over two days in northern Cameroon, local authorities said Tuesday. The kidnappings occurred Sunday and Monday afternoons by an unknown armed group near the border with Chad, the mayor of Touboro town, Celestin Yandal, told The Associated Press. Seven …

[ad_1] Officials in the United Kingdom ended their search for a man who went overboard from a cruise ship on Sunday. The man went overboard off the AIDAperla cruise ship early Sunday morning near Ramsgate, United Kingdom, according to BBC News. His Majesty’s Coastguard was alerted to the incident and …

[ad_1] Costa Rica is investigating the theft of 3.3 billion colons ($6.1 million) in cash from its national bank, the largest bank robbery in the country’s history, anti-corruption authorities confirmed Tuesday. The money was noticed missing from bank vaults three weeks ago, but the robbery itself must have taken place …

[ad_1] A Washington, D.C.-based veteran organization called Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) is working to help hundreds of stranded Americans evacuate from Israel and to safety, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to ramp up in preparation for a ground invasion. The group’s current operation is based …

[ad_1] A teenager opened fire at a high school in the Brazilian city of São Paulo early Monday, killing one student and wounding two others, authorities said. The Folha de S.Paulo newspaper identified the assailant as a male student at the high school who was a frequent target of bullying …

[ad_1] President Biden and the leaders of Western allies reiterated support for Israel’s right to defend itself on Sunday amid attacks from Hamas terrorists while also urging the Jewish State to protect civilians and follow international humanitarian law. Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, France President Emmanuel Macron, Germany Chancellor …

[ad_1] Israeli forces released footage of the “Iron Sting” system launching a mortar bomb to take out a rocket launcher in its first-ever use in an operation on Sunday. The Iron Sting, described as “an innovative and accurate mortar bomb,” is one of a variety of weapons being used to …