All news on the topic: Soldiers

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Ukrainian women recount experiences of rape by Russian forces as journalists probe their attackers
Two young women gave their accounts of rape by Russian soldiers to the Kyiv Independent, who set out to identify those responsible.
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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, marking one of the deadliest incidents for Israeli forces since October 7
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces says, in one of the deadliest single incidents involving its troops since October 7.
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New twist in case of US soldier ‘arrested after girlfriend lured him to Russia’
The wife of a US soldier arrested in Russia said his girlfriend ‘stabbed’ him while on a surprise video call with his six-year-old daughter.
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Ukrainians to fight in Putin's army as they're forced to accept Russia passport
The Kremlin is forcing hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians to accept Russia passports, meaning they could also be conscripted and forced to fight against their countrymen in Vladimir Putin's war
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Kim Jong-un drives 'world's most powerful tank' as he warns enemies to prepare
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has been showing off his military credentials driving around in what the isolationist nation claims is the 'world's most powerful battle tank'
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Body of soldier, 25, found in river after he ‘got into car by mistake’
Charlie Saywell is thought to have mistakenly gotten into the wrong car in Chatham, Kent, after a night out with friends before his body was tragically found in the River Medway, say police
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Brit police officer filmed scolding American tourists making fun of Palace guard
An armed police officer intervened when a group of American tourists started shouting names at a royal guard trying to provoke a reaction, with his response going viral on TikTok
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UK demands full probe after Israeli troops 'beat and humiliated' medics in Gaza
Palestinian staff at Nasser Hospital, in Khan Younis in the south of the besieged Gaza Strip, were allegedly blindfolded, stripped and beaten by Israeli soldiers
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Ukraine building '600-mile wall of death' to put an end to Putin's invasion
The massive new line of defence is designed to hold off Putin’s forces using tank traps, bunkers and trenches as Russia gears up for a new onslaught in the coming months
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100-year-old WWII veteran to marry French fiancée near D-Day landing beaches
Harold and Jeanne first met in 2021 and are both full of energy and excitement for the future.
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D-Day Veteran on his three-word secret to 100 years of happiness
Dennis Lanham served as senior mechanic for the 79th Armoured Division, operating the flame-throwing tanks known as Crocodiles that proved vital for the D-Day landings in 1944
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Lee Rigby's widow calls on politicians to stop fuelling anti-Muslim hate
Rebecca Rigby, whose soldier husband was murdered in a terror attack in Woolwich in 2013, has signed a joint letter calling for an end to hatred towards Muslims
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Britney Spears poses in hot pink bikini as she compares herself to Katie Holmes
Britney Spears has showcased her toned figure in a hit pink high-waisted bikini as she enjoyed a day by the pool in a tranquil location and drew comparisons between herself and Hollywood star Katie Holmes
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Brawl erupted in street after grandchildren left £50 each from granddad's will
Grandfather Frederick Ward Snr left tiny sums of money to his grandchildren on his late-son's side, after they didn't visit him in hospital, resulting in a fight breaking out in Ealing as the will was read out
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Mexican cartel members seen laughing after chopper carrying US soldiers crashes
The National Guard confirmed the three soldiers and a Border Patrol agent were taking to the air to 'keep watch for illicit drug and human trafficking as well as undocumented immigrants'
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Parents of Gaza hostages terrified about condition of pregnant mothers held
On October 7, Hamas invaded Israeli border towns, slaughtering more than 1,100 people and capturing many more - with reports from their subsequent detention containing horrific stories of sexual abuse and torture
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SAS veterans' fury as murder probe launched into death of Jihadist suspect
SAS veterans have blasted a decision to launch a murder probe into five soldiers over the death of a jihadist suspect in Syria, who was believed to have been wearing a suicide bomb vest
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Putin leaking intercepted call about Brit troops was 'bad move and he will pay'
Matt Qvortrup, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Coventry University, said leaking the intercepted about Brit troops in Ukraine was 'bad chess move' by Vladimir Putin
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Kate recovery - surprise sighting, palace statement and William's sweet comment
Inside Kate's ongoing recovery from surgery, from an unusual palace statement and a sweet comment from her husband William to a surprise sighting of the Princess and her mother in Windsor
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Chief’s call about Brit 'ground' troops in Ukraine 'intercepted by Russia'
Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz's 38-minute call with German Air Force officers and a general, in which they spoke about Brit troops 'on the ground' in Ukraine, was intercepted by Russia
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Grandad 'hurt' by grandkids not visiting leaves them £50 each of £500k fortune
After the death of Frederick Ward Snr, 91, a "strong-willed" former soldier from Ealing in London, two warring sides of the family became emrboiled in a bitter inheritance row that culminated in a High Court battle
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Harry putting 'pressure' on Meghan that's causing 'tension' in their marriage
Meghan Markle may 'never wants to set foot again in England' again, but Prince Harry is thought to be determined that she return for an Invictus Games event this year
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'Army brought my husband and I together -then it destroyed us and now he's dead'
Natalie was once incredibly proud of her and her late husband James' military life but she now believes the army did not do enough to help after he developed PTSD due to the horrors he saw during his service
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Victoria Cross awarded WW1 hero killed in battle could fetch £220k
Lieutenant-Commander Edgar Cookson while trying to force his way through enemy lines in Iraq during World War One. He was awarded the Victoria Cross which is now up for auction
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Soldier Soldier cast now - from Game of Thrones star to Loose Women panellist
The popular military drama had us glued to our TVs back in the 90s, but whatever happened to the likes of Lance Corporal Paddy Garvey (Jerome Flynn), Fusilier Dave Tucker (Robson Green) or his better half Donna Tucker (Rosie Rowell)? Let's find out!