The LÉ Samuel Beckett, a Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessel of the Irish Naval Service, struck the side of a canal at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay on the south side of the River Liffey this morning in Dublin, Ireland. The incident occurred during a complicated maneuvering evolution quayside, with the vessel suffering minor damage though no crewmembers were injured, according to the Irish Defence Forces.
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Germany’s AfD sparks fears it is helping Russia with inquiry on NATO weaknesses politico.eu/article/afd-inqu…
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Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, visited an ASAN Service Center as part of his official visit to Azerbaijan.
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US ambassador to Israel is warning embassy staff to leave the country “today.” Standard procedure before air strikes. https://t.co/eV5yLpBuaI
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The sky train of U.S. Air Force heavy lift cargo aircraft is in full swing with 10 C-17A “Globemaster IIIs” and 1 C-5 “Super Galaxy” active over Europe.
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⚡️Ukraine uncovers $1 million embezzlement in major Kyiv power plant restoration, SBU says.
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India focused on getting best trade deal with US, Indian trade minister says reut.rs/4aTK77P reut.rs/4aTK77P
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⚡️ Russia, Ukraine, agree to ‘local truce’ at occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to repair key backup power line.
“Demining activities are ongoing to ensure safe access for the repair teams,” said IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) Feb 27, 2026