Ex-RAF Chief Warns Defence Cash 'Lost on MoD Overdraft'
A damning report by a former RAF chief reveals UK defence spending is being consumed by inefficiency, leaving the military shrinking despite budget hikes. Read the full analysis.
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UK Defence Crisis: £28bn Shortfall as Starmer Eyes Ukraine
Analysis reveals a £28bn defence funding black hole and depleted forces as Keir Starmer proposes sending troops to Ukraine. Experts warn Britain is unprepared for modern conflict.
Russia abducts 50 civilians in Sumy border assault
Russian forces forcibly removed 50 elderly Ukrainians from a border village in a war crime, as a think-tank warns of a new 'cognitive warfare' campaign. Read the latest.
War Reporter Peter Arnett Dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the legendary journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Read his remarkable story.
Russia masses 360k troops near NATO, 2026 'critical'
Ex-NATO official warns Putin has massed over 360,000 troops near Europe's border, making 2026 a critical year for European security. Read the urgent analysis and what UK defence chiefs are saying.
Defence Chief: UK Must Prepare for Dangerous World
The head of the UK military warns that more Britons must be ready to fight and work in defence as the threat from Russia increases. Read his stark assessment.
UK must ready 'sons and daughters' for Russia war, warns top general
Britain's top military chief warns the public must prepare for potential conflict with Russia, calling for a 'whole of nation response'. Read his stark message on national readiness.
Family: NHS 'Not Ready' for Rabies After Mum's Death
The family of Yvonne Ford, 59, who died from rabies after a puppy scratch, have raised serious concerns about NHS preparedness at a pre-inquest hearing. Read the full story.
100-year-old man investigated for Nazi camp guard role
German authorities are investigating a centenarian suspected of serving as a guard at a brutal WWII prisoner camp where thousands perished. Discover the latest developments in this historic case.
UK a 'sitting duck' against Russian threat, MPs warn
Defence Secretary issues a stark warning to Putin after a Russian spy ship targets RAF pilots. A damning parliamentary report reveals the UK is critically unprepared to defend itself from modern threats.
UK Plans 13 New Arms Factories Amid Defence Warning
MPs warn the UK lacks a defence plan as the government pledges new arms factories creating 1,000+ jobs. Read the full analysis of Britain's military readiness.
Ukraine veterans: NATO not ready for Russia war
Frontline medics reveal NATO training outdated for modern warfare with Russia. Ukraine's battlefield experience shows urgent need for Western military adaptation. Read the shocking revelations.
Russian commander sentenced to 15 years for POW crimes
In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.
Russian soldier jailed for POW killing in Ukraine
In a landmark ruling, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to 12 years imprisonment for the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, setting a crucial precedent for wartime justice.
Primary school crisis as kids lack basic skills
Shocking new data reveals thousands of children beginning primary school unable to communicate properly, use the toilet independently, or follow basic instructions, with experts blaming pandemic disruption and austerity cuts.
Cheney's Deathbed Confession: Iraq War About Oil
In a shocking deathbed revelation, former US Vice President Dick Cheney reportedly confessed that the 2003 Iraq invasion was primarily motivated by oil interests, contradicting years of official denials about Halliburton's role.
BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90
Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.
UK Defence Secretary Reveals Military Readiness Crisis
John Healey reveals alarming new figures showing Britain's military equipment shortages and recruitment failures, sparking urgent calls for government action.
Pentagon Revamps Transgender Troops Policy
The US Department of Defence implements sweeping changes to transgender service policies, raising questions about military readiness and inclusion standards across NATO allies including Britain.
Pentagon Memo Exposes Gaps in US Military Readiness
An explosive internal Pentagon document reveals urgent concerns about America's rapid response forces, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in military deployment capabilities that could compromise national security.
Gen Z's workplace confidence crisis revealed
New research reveals three-quarters of young Britons lack confidence in workplace skills, with many fearing they're 'not cut out' for traditional employment structures.
Pentagon sued over 'woke' military policies backed by Hegseth
Former Army officers challenge Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's controversial diversity initiatives in groundbreaking legal action alleging political indoctrination within US armed forces.
Congress summons Pentagon officials over readiness concerns
Top US defence officials are being summoned to Capitol Hill as Congress demands answers about deteriorating military capabilities and controversial budget decisions.
WW3 Alert: Putin's Nuclear Threats Could Trigger Global War
Top security analysts reveal Russia's Ukraine invasion could escalate into nuclear warfare, with chilling parallels to 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Exclusive analysis of the terrifying global implications.
US National Guard Faces Fitness Criticism in Chicago Deployment
Controversial comments from former Pentagon official Pete Hegseth spark debate about US military preparedness as National Guard troops face criticism over physical fitness during Chicago security mission.
Most parents: Potty training not needed for school start
Groundbreaking UK survey reveals shifting parental attitudes toward toilet training, with most parents now saying children don't need to be potty trained before beginning their educational journey.
US Military Faces Obesity Crisis Threatening National Security
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming obesity epidemic within US armed forces, with nearly one-third of young Americans too overweight to serve, threatening national security.
British military's obesity crisis: Troops get weight loss surgery
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of UK troops have undergone NHS gastric procedures, with obesity rates tripling since 2015, raising serious concerns about military readiness and national security.
Kim Jong Un orders war readiness boost after nuclear drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen military exercises simulating a nuclear counterstrike, raising regional tensions and ordering enhanced war preparedness capabilities.
Labour support collapses amid British Army personnel crisis
Shocking new polling reveals Labour support collapsing while British Army faces personnel shortages. Defence experts warn of national security implications.
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