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South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills
Aug 18, 2026 - World 
Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South Korea allianceSouth Korea’s president has renewed his push to regain independent control of the military from the US in the event of war and urged faster progress in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines after Donald Trump’s order to cut joint drills.On Sunday night, Trump instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” this week’s joint military exercises with South Korea, saying the nuclear-armed North “has been unthreatening and respectful” and that the US president had a “very good relationship with Kim Jong-un”. Continue reading...
Looming rock collapse threatens Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes Alps
Aug 18, 2026 - World 
Residents of the Swiss village of Kandersteg face a looming threat from an unstable mountain rock formation called Spitze Stei
A physics graduate, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge
Aug 18, 2026 - World
In a tragic attempt to reach Europe, dozens of Moroccans died trying to cross into Spain
Helicopter crash on popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos kills 3
Aug 18, 2026 - World
A private helicopter has crashed on the popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos, killing three people on board, Greek authorities say
A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
Aug 18, 2026 - World
The death of a young man with hemophilia days after his arrest has sparked outrage in Syria
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