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Conflict & Security April 21, 2026 544 stories in this edition

Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief

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Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief

Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief

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Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on principle of 'medical autonomy' and criticises the mandate as 'overreaching'.

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Israel jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon

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