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US court lets WH keep control of California National Guard for now

A U.S. appeals court let Donald Trump retain control on Thursday of California's National Guard while the state's Democratic governor proceeds with a lawsuit challenging the Republican president's ...

German military deems Russia “existential risk” to nation and Europe

The German military deems Russia an "existential risk" to the country and Europe, according to a Spiegel news magazine report that cites a new Bundeswehr strategy paper. Tap for the full brief.

Israeli strikes kill at least more 44 Palestinians in Gaza, UN warns of drought

Israeli fire killed at least 44 Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, many of whom had been trying to get food, local officials said, while the United Nations' children's agency warned of a looming man-m...

Norway to meet 5% NATO goal on defense, security spending

Norway plans to raise overall spending on defense and security to 5% of gross domestic product, its prime minister said on Friday, in line with a planned common goal among NATO states. Tap for the ...

Ukraine and Russia exchange POWs in latest swap

Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war on Thursday, officials from both countries said, the latest round of swaps under an agreement struck in Istanbul. Tap for the full brief.

Spain resists 5% defense spending goal, risks upending NATO summit

Spain has asked to opt out of NATO's plan to increase members' defense spending to 5% of their gross domestic product, a move that could derail a summit at which the military alliance plans to ask ...