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France's defence minister makes surprise Kyiv visit

In a dramatic show of European solidarity, France's defence minister Sebastien Lecornu made an unannounced visit to Kyiv as President Macron commits to bolstering Ukraine's air defences against intensifying Russian attacks.

British expats transform tiny French village

How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.

Macron reappoints PM who resigned just 4 days ago

In a stunning reversal, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister just days after his resignation, creating political turmoil and raising questions about government stability.

Macron summons parties as France faces PM crisis

President Macron confronts France's deepening political crisis as he summons party leaders for emergency talks following the parliamentary elections, with no clear majority in sight and the country facing governmental paralysis.

France's PM in desperate bid to avoid snap elections

France's political crisis deepens as the outgoing Prime Minister makes unprecedented concessions in a last-ditch effort to prevent potentially explosive snap elections that could reshape European politics.

Hegseth fires Navy aide in shock dismissal

Veterans Minister Pete Hegseth has abruptly terminated his senior Navy aide Jon Harrison in a surprise move that's sent shockwaves through Westminster. The sudden dismissal comes amid growing tensions within the defence ministry.

Liberal MP Hastie quits frontbench in immigration row

Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie resigns from Peter Dutton's frontbench team, citing fundamental disagreements over the Coalition's hardline immigration stance in major blow to opposition unity.

UK Defence Minister's jet hit by GPS jamming attack

A Spanish Air Force plane carrying the UK's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, was subjected to a sophisticated GPS jamming attack near Russian territory. The incident, described as 'serious', highlights escalating electronic warfare threats to NATO flights

Starmer's RAF jet grounded by fault ahead of D-Day event

The Prime Minister's departure to the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in France was dramatically delayed after his official RAF plane developed a last-minute technical fault, forcing a swift change of transport.

Israel's £1.60 Laser Defence Shoots Down Missiles

Israel has revolutionised missile defence with its new 'Light Shield' laser system, capable of intercepting threats for a mere £1.60 per shot—a fraction of the cost of existing Iron Dome rockets.

NATO debates shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine

Poland's Foreign Minister urges NATO allies to consider actively intercepting Russian missiles heading towards Ukraine in a significant policy shift. The proposal, debated at a Brussels meeting, highlights growing Western frustration and the search for ne

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