German mistakes included brutality, underestimating the Soviets, and poor decisions. Soviet resilience, unity, and geography thwarted German success.

Poland has signed an agreement with Norwegian firm Kongsberg for two naval missile units, including command vehicles and missile launchers.

The scientists, from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, managed to produce an even higher energy yield than last time.

The Shinano, a Japanese carrier built to replace the carriers Japan lost at the Battle of Midway, was sunk by the US submarine Archerfish during the Japanese carrier's sea trials in November 1944.

The secret to their great success was both in the design of their composite bow, and the Mongols’ penchant for mounted combat.

The US has banned most incandescent bulbs, following Australia's 2010 decision. LEDs use 90% less electricity, last 25 times longer, and offer adjustable light and colour.

North Korea has escalated military tensions, threatening a nuclear assault on South Korea, driven partly by strengthening ties with Russia and China.

In 1894, Japan's fleet overcame China's off the Korean coast, initiating China's "century of humiliation." This victory sparked Japan's half-century dominance as a leading Asian military and naval force.

Despite ongoing waves of Russian air strikes—that Kyiv says target civilians and residential buildings--Ukraine is seeing ‘significant results’ from its air defence systems.

Australia benefits from China's economic growth. The current slowdown worries Australia, and it's alarmed by China's hesitance due to political and structural issues.