Israel-Hamas ceasefire starts as last remaining British hostage named as one to be released
A ceasefire deal has promised the phased release of hostages as well as a pause in Israel-Hamas war.
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Middle East Israel lifts the lid on commando raid on Iranian-funded missile factory in Syria
Operation Many Ways was carried out by soldiers from the Shaldag - an Israeli Air Force unit that focuses on special forces-style missions.
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USA US forces launch multiple strikes from air and sea on Houthi rebels in Yemen
The Houthi targets were a command and control facility plus weapons production and storage facilities, which included missiles and UAVs.
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Navy Sailor who saved lives after shooting down Houthi drone with 30mm cannon recognised
Whilst in darkness, Able Seaman Warfare Specialist M Winton picked out and destroyed a Houthi drone heading towards a civilian vessel.
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Middle East Watch: US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen – and shoots down cruise missile
The targets of the latest airstrikes included a missile storage facility and a command-and-control facility in the capital Sana'a.
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USA US Navy mistakenly shoots down Super Hornet from its own aircraft carrier over Red Sea
Both of the Super Hornet's crew were rescued after being forced to eject, with one suffering minor injuries.
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Islamic State US armed forces kill Islamic State leader Abu Yusif in precision strike in Syria
The US Central Command said the attack in eastern Syria killed the Islamic State leader and another ISIS operative.
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Syria Sitrep: Israel has no business in Syria amid opportunistic incursion into DMZ
Professor Michael Clarke, resident defence expert for Sitrep, was on the latest episode of the podcast discussing Israel's actions in Syria.
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News Sobering figures reveal 37% rise in deaths related to armed conflict, new study finds
Deaths were up by 37% globally, the IISS conflict survey found, with a staggering increase of 315% in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Cyprus Britain is proud of you for what you do, Starmer tells personnel on visit to Cyprus
The Prime Minister addressed servicemen and women who have helped tackle ISIS and worked to plan the evacuation of Lebanon.
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Middle East ISIS targets struck in mass airstrike by USAF bombers and ground attack aircraft
US Central Command said its forces carried out dozens of precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in Syria.
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News Former MI6 chief calls for review of ban on Syrian rebel group Tahrir al-Sham
The Prime Minister says he welcomes the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria, as he calls for the restoration of peace and stability.
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Navy Sailors from HMS Duncan reunited with families after six-month deployment
Crew returns to Portsmouth after operating in the eastern Mediterranean.
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USA US destroys T-64 tank and rocket launchers in response to attack on base in Syria
The Pentagon said the strike had been carried out in response to a rocket attack on MSS Euphrates, a US facility in the region.
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Middle East Red Sea trade declines as Houthis grow in strength despite Western airstrikes
Western airstrikes have not significantly hindered the Houthis' ability to launch attacks or smuggle arms, a report finds.
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News Sailors and marines from HMS Lancaster pay respects to the fallen in Oman
The ship's company cleaned the headstones of several graves dating back to WWI at Muscat New Naval Cemetery.