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US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
Ukraine can down Russian drones en masse. But missiles are a problem
Ukraine can down Russian drones en masse. But missiles are a problem

A massive Russian bombardment of Kyiv this week that lit up the night sky, sent thunderous booms echoing through the capital, and killed two dozen civilians, has revealed a stark dichotomy in Ukraine's air defence architecture.

May 15, 2026

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Israeli strikes wound dozens in Lebanon as talks in US enter second day
Israeli strikes wound dozens in Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, wounding 37 people as the two countries' envoys started a second day of peace talks in Washington.

May 15, 2026

'Everybody wants Hearts to win', says Celtic's O'Neill ahead of title decider
'Everybody wants Hearts to win', says Celtic's O'Neill ahead of title decider

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes the whole world is hoping his side do not retain the Scottish Premiership on Saturday as Hearts aim to shatter the Old Firm's stranglehold.

May 15, 2026

Scheffler stumbles from share of lead at windy PGA
Scheffler stumbles from share of lead at windy PGA

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler tumbled from a share of the lead with three bogeys in his first four holes in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship.

May 15, 2026

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De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery
De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery

Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.

May 15, 2026

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'World's oldest dog' contender dies in France aged 30
'World's oldest dog' contender dies in France aged 30

A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been "the world's oldest dog" has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday.

May 15, 2026