Archaeologists at Vindolanda, a Roman fort in northern England, have unearthed a 1,600-year-old sandstone carving of a guardian spirit (genius) that protected the military outpost, offering insights into Roman soldiers' spiritual lives and religious practices on Hadrian's Wall.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
The widow of Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, a U.S. soldier killed in Iraq, shared his longing to return home to his family in North Carolina amidst heavy bombardment. President Trump linked the fallen soldiers to his stance on Iran's nuclear weapons, a notion his widow did not address.
South Korea's military is investigating unauthorized access to its Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) that exposed soldiers' medical records late last year. The breach, affecting 8GB of data, was discovered in April, prompting system shutdown and a joint probe. Disciplinary action is sought against three officers.
Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers died near Tal village in the West Bank following a confrontation amidst intensified Israeli settler violence. Israeli forces are preparing for extensive counterterrorism operations, while Palestinian officials reported a separate settler attack near Qalqilya.
Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered the remains of a large Roman military camp near Surany, potentially used by Emperor Marcus Aurelius's army during the Marcomannic Wars nearly 1,850 years ago. The site revealed skeletons in shallow graves, ditches, and wells, alongside Roman weapons, armour, and military sandals.
Far-right American activist Laura Loomer, a close ally of Donald Trump, interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reversing her previous anti-Ukraine stance. Trump shared a preview, calling it "Very good!!!", potentially signaling a shift in Republican views on US support for Kyiv.
A U.S. Forces Korea technical noncommissioned officer was fined 15 million won by the Busan District Court for driving intoxicated from Gwangju to Busan last year, with a 0.223% blood alcohol concentration and no mandatory insurance.
Over 20,000 residents and holidaymakers have been evacuated from southwest France due to raging wildfires near Bordeaux, with 800 firefighters battling the blaze. The fire, possibly started by a brush-clearing machine, has scorched 3,400 hectares, exacerbated by France's third heatwave and strong winds, prompting EU aerial support.
A military Venom helicopter crashed at the 22nd helicopter base in Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to four others. Emergency services are currently deployed at the scene.
A Czech army "Venom" helicopter crashed at the Namest nad Oslavou air base, killing one soldier and injuring three others who were transported to the hospital. Five troops were on board the UH-1Y Venom.
The British army cancelled planned training in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a defence agreement, seeking greater accountability for British soldiers. Negotiations are ongoing regarding jurisdiction and payment, impacting economic activity and the UK-Kenya defence partnership.
Five Thai soldiers were killed and six civilians, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured in an attack on a military checkpoint in Thailand's Narathiwat province. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul condemned the incident as a "brazen act of terrorism."
About 10 attackers opened fire and threw pipe bombs at soldiers at a security checkpoint in Thailand's Narathiwat province, injuring six civilians, including a 10-year-old boy. The attackers stole rifles, vests, and phones before fleeing in a pickup truck, which was later found abandoned and burned.
Russia's Battlegroup Center liberated Belitskoye in the DPR on July 22, conducting offensive operations with assault units and armored vehicles. Russian troops are now searching for remaining Ukrainian soldiers. This follows recent reports of liberations in the Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions.
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians wounded in an attack on a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province. About 10 assailants used gunfire and pipe bombs, seizing weapons before fleeing. The government condemned the "terrorism" amid renewed concerns over violence in Thailand's southern border provinces.
An Iranian attack on a US military site in Jordan killed three US soldiers, demonstrating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's continued ability to inflict casualties five months into the US-Israel war on Iran, despite US airstrikes.
Washington is investigating the deaths of US soldiers in Jordan from an Iranian attack on July 18, as confirmed by President Donald Trump, following a US Central Command report of two killed and one missing service member.
Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman, walked 200 miles through snow to Valley Forge in 1778, providing and preparing corn to save George Washington's starving Continental Army. Her story, preserved through oral tradition, is now recognized on the 2026 Sacagawea $1 coin.
Pfc. Benjamin Del Real Jr., an active-duty soldier, plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million under the Federal Tort Claims Act after being hit by a stray bullet during a White House shooting, accusing them of negligence.
An ambush near Anefis killed at least 50 Malian soldiers and struck a joint convoy of FAMa and Russia's Africa Corps, revealing increasingly coordinated armed groups and exposing the limits of Mali's security strategy despite Russian military support.
The U.S. military identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, from North Carolina, as the soldier killed Sunday in Irbil, Iraq, while disarming an Iranian drone. Swinton will be posthumously awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to measure soldiers' testosterone levels to optimize performance, offering voluntary treatment for low levels. This initiative has reignited debate on testosterone's role in health, masculinity, and military capability, raising questions about its interpretation and the distinction between treating deficiency and boosting performance.
An Iranian army spokesperson warned Iran would bomb its own territory rather than allow US occupation, as US strikes continue and ground operation prospects are discussed. Iranian officials also threatened regional attacks and capturing US soldiers, raising fears of a broader Persian Gulf war.
