Britain's £28bn Defence Black Hole Explained
The UK Ministry of Defence confronts a £28bn funding gap over four years. We examine the causes, from rising costs to new threats, and what it means for national security. Read the full analysis.
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Trump Seeks Record $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget Hike
President Trump proposes an unprecedented $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, a massive increase aimed at building a 'Dream Military' amid global tensions. Read the full analysis.
Boston resists ICE crackdown with 'strategised resistance'
Boston mobilises against aggressive ICE raids, as activists invoke city's revolutionary history. A grassroots hotline and legal funds support immigrant communities facing deportation.
Trump's 'Patriot Games' mocked as real-life Hunger Games
President Donald Trump unveils 'Patriot Games' for America's 250th anniversary, sparking immediate online ridicule and dystopian comparisons. Discover the full details of the 2026 plans.
UK Builds Iron Dome Defence as Russia Threat Grows
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
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.
Future Combat Air System threatened by partner disputes
The Franco-German Future Combat Air System (SCAF) faces collapse due to strained relations between Dassault and Airbus, despite strong political backing from Macron and Merz. Read the latest on this critical defence project.
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.
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.
FIFA's Football Video Support System Trials in Australia
Football coaches in Australia will use challenge cards to trigger video reviews in a groundbreaking trial of FIFA's new Football Video Support system for leagues without full VAR resources.
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.
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.
Erika Kirk's Hug with Jason Aldean Sparks Debate
Erika Kirk's embrace with Jason Aldean at the Patriot Awards divided the internet, with some criticising the gesture and others defending the grieving widow. Discover the full story.
Melania Trump's inspiring return with Patriot Award speech
In her first major public appearance since leaving the White House, Melania Trump delivered an inspiring message about national pride and American values while accepting a prestigious Patriot Award in Palm Beach.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
NATO's Merops system thwarts 90% of Russian drones
Exclusive investigation reveals how NATO's revolutionary Merops electronic warfare system is helping Ukraine neutralise 90% of Russian drones in a game-changing battlefield development.
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.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
Melania Trump's 'Patriot' Award Causes Backlash
Former First Lady Melania Trump faces widespread criticism after receiving Fox News' 'Patriot of the Year' award, with detractors calling the honour deeply ironic given her husband's controversies.
Ukraine's Brave1 drone system devastates Russian forces
Ukraine's cutting-edge 'Brave1' drone defence system is systematically dismantling Russian military positions, with devastating new footage revealing the destruction of armoured vehicles and soldier positions in a high-tech battlefield revolution.
Ukraine Gets More Patriots, Holds Pokrovsk Frontline
Kyiv receives crucial US-made Patriot missile systems while Ukrainian troops maintain defensive positions in embattled Pokrovsk amid intense Russian assaults.
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.
Romania approves German Patriot deployment amid Russia tensions
Romania's parliament has approved the deployment of German Patriot air defence systems, strengthening NATO's eastern flank amid growing regional security concerns.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
Tory statements could have dismissed China spy case - AG
Exclusive: The Attorney General reveals defence lawyers planned to use Conservative Party statements to undermine espionage charges in high-profile China spy case, raising questions about political interference in judicial matters.
Prison System Crisis: Inmate Accidentally Released
An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.
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