NATO is creaking, our foes are flexing their muscles... and the top brass's response? A letter soaked in HR babble telling soldiers to steer clear of men-only clubs

COMMENT: Last week, Lieutenant General David Eastman MBE sent a circular to the officers of the British Army instructing them ...

Banned China tech firms lobbied for London embassy

Chinese tech firms banned on national security grounds in both the UK and the United States lobbied for Beijing's new embassy in London ...
LBC

Banned Chinese tech companies backing Beijing's London embassy fuel spying concerns

The Chinese tech giants backing the development are blacklisted on national security grounds in Britain and the US ...

I trained for a 31-mile cycling race in six weeks as a beginner. Here’s how it went

Riding a road bike can take a toll on the body, so our writer tested these beginner cycling essentials to see what could make long rides more comfortable.
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US Warns Baghdad Against Armed Faction Interference in Planned Operations

Just two days after a US message reassured Baghdad about the future of bilateral relations, the Iraqi government appears to have received its sternest warning yet from the White House regarding armed ...
Kyiv Post

Sharp Rise in Russian Strikes on Chernihiv Region, Border Guard Says

The northern region borders Russia and Belarus and was briefly besieged in early 2022. Recent strikes on energy sites have sparked criticism and accusations of official incompetence.
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Mediators Push to Uphold Gaza Deal, Speed Up Stabilization Force

Mediators are pressing ahead with efforts to uphold a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip despite continued Israeli ...