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DW News examines the term 'hybrid war,' increasingly used by European and global politicians to describe non-traditional military and political threats. The analysis argues that hybrid warfare encompasses disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, economic coercion, and proxy conflicts—tactics short of conventional warfare that nations employ against adversaries....

During proceedings in the Lindsay Clancy trial at Plymouth Superior Court, defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued with Judge William Sullivan over an alleged issue involving a juror. CBS News reported on the tense courtroom exchange.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait on Thursday, September 3, 2026, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Defense, which reported that air defenses successfully intercepted the strikes. The attacks S. forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan criticism from senators over his management of the war in Iran and recent Pentagon leadership changes. According to ABC News, more Republicans have joined Democrats in voicing concerns about Hegseth's performance, marking a shift in party-line support for...

A jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial announced a deadlock after 30 hours of deliberations, unable to reach a unanimous verdict. According to NewsNation, jury consultant Susan Constantine, criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos, and former Massachusetts Judge Jack Lu joined the network to discuss...

The United States launched military strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attempted to target commercial shipping and US forces in the region, Channel 4 News reports. According to Channel 4 News, senior American military commanders have warned Defense Secretary Pete...

DW News released a 100th-episode special of its Berlin Briefing podcast addressing audience questions about Germany's readiness for emerging global challenges. The episode examines NATO expansion, Germany's energy security without cheap Russian gas, Europe's defense burden-sharing, and why German politics remains focused on Washington. The...

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial reported they cannot reach a unanimous verdict, prompting the judge to order them to continue deliberating. Clancy is accused in the deaths of her three children in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

Rosemary Kelanic, director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities and author of "Black Gold and Blackmail," argues in analysis that the U.S. should stop spending tens of billions of dollars annually to guarantee free oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz and instead...

Lindsay Clancy is on trial for murder, with prosecutors and defense attorneys presenting competing interpretations of her own journal entries as evidence. NBC News reports that the same written statements are being used by both sides to support opposing narratives about her mental state and...

The World Humanoid Robot Games took place in Beijing on August 25, 2026, featuring robots competing in boxing and football (soccer). Footage shows robots playing in striker and defense positions during football matches, with at least one robot collapsing during play and requiring human assistance...

UN agencies and humanitarian partners are strengthening Ebola preparedness in a South Sudan border town, responding to warnings of significant spillover risk from neighboring countries due to extensive cross-border trade and travel. The initiative targets a high-risk zone where porous borders and population movement create...