intercontinental

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Strolling alongside her father in front of a towering intercontinental ballistic missile, she wore black trousers and a white padded jacket with her long hair tied back.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Defense Intelligence Agency told NBC News that Russia “probably has sent technicians to assist Tehran” with “some aspects of its missile programs” and space-launched vehicle efforts that use similar technology to intercontinental ballistic missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

Australia thus provides a crucial test of theories about intercontinental differences in societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond