Russia's Limited Legal Options Against EU Asset Plan
As EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, legal analysis reveals Moscow has few viable court challenges. Explore the legal hurdles and geopolitical risks.
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Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Canadian MPs Move to Block Armoured Vehicle Sale to US ICE
Canadian legislators demand a halt to a $7.2m sale of bomb-resistant vehicles to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing human rights concerns. Read the full story.
US and Russia Threaten to Resume Nuclear Testing
The US and Russia have threatened to resume nuclear weapons testing, jeopardising a key global security norm. Experts warn this could trigger a dangerous new arms race.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq gets two-year jail term in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been given a two-year prison sentence by a Bangladesh court for corruption. Discover the details of the trial and its political implications.
UK-EU defence fund talks break down over costs
UK fails to reach agreement on joining EU's €150bn SAFE defence fund. British defence firms limited to third-country participation despite post-Brexit reset efforts.
Parliament plunges into darkness during energy debate
Parliament House was plunged into darkness during a fiery energy policy clash. Coalition MPs jeered as the blackout cut off the Health Minister mid-sentence. Read the full story.
EU Proposes Deeper Defence Ties with Ukraine
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
UK unprepared for military attack, MPs warn
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
UN to Hear Māori Rights Complaint Against NZ Government
The UN will examine claims of significant discrimination against Māori by New Zealand's coalition government, following the largest ever Indigenous rights protests. Read the full story.
UK Defence Under Scrutiny as New Arms Factories Planned
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
The War and Treaty's National Anthem Stuns NFL Fans
American duo The War and Treaty delivered a breathtaking US national anthem performance ahead of Monday Night Football, leaving fans and critics in awe. Discover why this rendition is being hailed as one of the best.
Australia's First Aboriginal Treaty Signed in Victoria
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Signed, Takes Effect 2026
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Native Title Claim Covers Melbourne and Victoria Regions
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Thailand Demands Apology from Cambodia Over Landmines
Thailand demands an apology from Cambodia after a landmine blast injured a soldier, reigniting border tensions. Read the latest on the suspended ceasefire.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
Trump's Nuclear Move Sparks UK Security Alarm
Former President Donald Trump's plan to abandon key nuclear weapons treaty with Russia has triggered serious concerns among UK defence experts, who fear it could destabilise global security and spark a new arms race.
Russia May Resume Nuclear Testing Amid Ukraine War
Exclusive intelligence reveals Moscow may resume nuclear testing as Western support for Ukraine wavers. Experts warn of escalating global tensions and renewed arms race.
Victoria Passes Australia's First Indigenous Treaty
In a landmark moment for Australia, Victoria has passed the nation's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.
Trump considers resuming US nuclear weapons testing
Former President Donald Trump reportedly considers resuming US nuclear weapons testing, potentially triggering a dangerous new arms race with Russia and China. Experts warn this could dismantle decades of nuclear diplomacy.
Victoria's Treaty Truth: Allan Faces Backlash
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan confronts escalating backlash over the state's controversial First Nations treaty process as legal experts question its constitutional validity and costs spiral.
Indigenous treaty architect reveals 'unfinished business' demands
The lead architect behind Australia's landmark Indigenous treaty process breaks silence on what must come next, declaring 'unfinished business' that demands urgent national attention.
Gibraltar condemns Farage's 'foreign land' remarks
The Government of Gibraltar has launched a scathing attack on Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader claimed the territory was a 'foreign land' and suggested British forces shouldn't defend it. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo accuses Farage of undermining
Victoria pushes Aboriginal treaty despite public opposition
The Victorian government is proceeding with its landmark Aboriginal treaty against the will of voters, as new polling reveals significant public opposition to the divisive agreement.
UK troops get new powers to shoot down drones
British armed forces receive new authority to neutralise drone threats targeting military installations across the UK, marking a significant shift in domestic defence policy.
Corporate Space Ownership: The Legal Loophole Explained
An obscure legal provision is enabling private companies to establish unprecedented property rights in space, raising alarm among experts about the future of cosmic exploration.
Victoria signs first treaty with Gippsland First Peoples
In a groundbreaking moment for Indigenous reconciliation, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan signs Australia's first-ever formal treaty with Gippsland's traditional owners, establishing a new framework for self-determination and cultural preservation.
Rights groups urge France to suspend UK migration treaty
Leading human rights organisations demand France suspend controversial migration treaty with UK, citing systematic rights violations and dangerous conditions for asylum seekers.
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