intercontinental

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PRZEMYŚL, Poland—The annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square featuring intercontinental ballistic missiles, armored vehicles and goose-stepping soldiers has become the centerpiece of President Vladimir Putin’s decadeslong rule of Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It rounded off a marathon qualification process that began in September 2023 and spanned six confederations before culminating in the high‑stakes Uefa and intercontinental play‑offs on 31 March.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Of the 48 teams participating, the three hosts qualified automatically while 43 places were earned via direct qualification from the confederations and two spots were determined by intercontinental play-offs.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Defence experts believe North Korea is planning to use its solid-fuel rocket engines for launching intercontinental ballistic missiles.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

If the new "space race" made Americans fear that they were falling behind the Soviets, a new arms race—involving intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBMs—added a terrifying new dimension to the Cold War.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau