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NATO fighter jet exercises are scheduled to occur over northern and western Lithuania, with flights planned from Šiauliai to Klaipėda.

Six U.S. Air Force soldiers died in a plane crash in western Iraq, as identified by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Israeli Air Force has claimed to have attacked over 200 sites in Iran over the past 24 hours, targeting areas in western and central Iran.

A US Air Force KC-135 tanker crashed in western Iraq during military operations related to Iran, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members.

The US Air Force's KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, with US command claiming it was not shot down while Iranian-aligned militias in Iraq took responsibility for the incident.

Twitter users reacted to the crash of a U.S. Air Force refueling plane in western Iraq, highlighting the implications for U.S. military operations in the region.

A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq, resulting in the deaths of four crew members out of six.

A US Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, resulting in the death of four crew members out of six on board.

The Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh, conducted a sortie in a MiG-29 fighter jet to assess the operational preparedness of important airbases in the western sector.

The Israeli Air Force targeted numerous Iranian military sites and personnel in a series of airstrikes across Tehran and western Iran, according to Israeli military reports.

Zac Lomax has signed a two-year deal with the Western Force, leaving the NRL amid ongoing contract disputes.

South Africa has re-enlisted 62 retired detectives to bolster its police force in the Western Cape amid rising crime rates.

The Western Force secured their first victory of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a 35-19 win against Moana Pasifika.

A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Turkey, killing the pilot, Major Ibrahim Bolat, shortly after takeoff during a mission flight.

An F-16 fighter jet of the Turkish Air Force crashed in western Turkey shortly after take-off, resulting in the pilot's death.

A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed near a highway in western Turkey, resulting in the death of its pilot, according to officials and media reports.

An Iran Air Force F-4E Phantom II fighter jet reportedly crashed near Hamadan in western Iran, attributed to friendly fire from its own air defense system, leading to the death of one pilot and the successful ejection of another.

Farmers and volunteers in Western Australia's Midwest are urging the Defence Force to clarify the risks posed by unexploded WWII ordnance in the aftermath of a destructive fire at Depot Hill.

Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to Russian President Putin, threatens to use the Russian Navy in the Baltic Sea in response to perceived Western threats to Russia's maritime trade.

President Trump's Homeland Security Task Force made over 500 arrests in January, focusing on human trafficking and narcotics operations, while labeling drug cartels as the 'ISIS of the Western Hemisphere.'

Russia may be compelled to significantly reduce its oil production in the coming months due to increasing pressure from the U.S. and Europe, which would further diminish funding for the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.

Russia's crude oil exports, previously stable despite Western sanctions, are now declining due to intensified sanctions and a European Union ban on fuel derived from Russian oil.

The ACT Brumbies secured a decisive victory over the Western Force with a score of 56-24 in their Super Rugby Pacific season opener.

Severe rain and thunderstorm warnings have been issued for regions in western and northern Greece through Sunday afternoon.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the National Defense Force to combat gang violence and illegal mining in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.

The South African National Defence Force is prepared to support police efforts against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape following a directive from President Ramaphosa.

A researcher claims that Russia has developed its air forces to pose a greater threat to Western forces in Europe than before the Ukraine war started.

British General Sir Richard Schirreff argues that the only way to stop Putin is by sending Western troops to Ukraine prepared for combat.

Ukraine's Western allies have reached an agreement on security guarantees for Kyiv, including a U.S.-led monitoring mechanism and a European multinational force to be deployed after a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The article discusses how China has emerged as a dominant force in global climate policy, emphasizing its pragmatic approach compared to Western ideals.

Former politician Kocáb suggests that Russia might use greater force against Ukraine if not for the fear of Western retaliation.

Shortly after Christmas Eve dinner, firefighters were called to a home in western Małopolska where they discovered an 88-year-old woman inside who was in distress and crying for help.