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Soldier's drunken rifle blast nearly kills comrade

A British soldier faces a court martial after accidentally discharging his SA80 rifle while heavily intoxicated, with the bullet narrowly missing a sleeping colleague's head at their Cambridgeshire barracks.

British Soldier Named in 2012 Kenyan Woman Murder Case

A British soldier has been formally identified as the suspect in the 2012 murder of Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru, as long-suppressed details emerge and the family continues their fight for accountability.

Charles's Secret Visit Snubbing Trump for Veterans Revealed

Exclusive details reveal how the then-Prince of Wales discreetly visited a military hospital in Caterham, prioritising a heartfelt tribute to wounded soldiers over a high-profile meeting with the visiting US President Donald Trump in 2018.

Outrage Over Labour's Ulster Veterans Immunity Proposal

Labour's controversial proposal to grant immunity to Troubles veterans in exchange for testifying has ignited a firestorm of criticism from military groups and political opponents, who condemn it as a 'shameful betrayal'.

SAS Veteran: End 'Endless Pursuit' of Soldiers

A decorated former SAS commander demands an immediate halt to the relentless investigations into UK veterans for their actions during the Northern Ireland Troubles, branding it a politically-motivated 'witch-hunt'.

Ex-British Soldier Defects to Taliban in Afghanistan

Peter Reynolds, a former British Army soldier, has defected to join the Taliban in Afghanistan, citing disillusionment with the UK's withdrawal and a desire to live under Sharia law. His story reveals a complex and controversial narrative of betrayal and

Army Major's suicide amid mental health career fears

A decorated British Army Major, Jonathan Sellin, ended his life after reportedly fearing that seeking help for his mental health would destroy his military career. This tragic case has sparked urgent calls for reform in the Armed Forces' support systems.

Army Major's suicide over career stress fear

A promising British Army Major's tragic suicide reveals the devastating human cost of military mental health stigma. Major James Willis's inquest hears he feared his career would suffer if he spoke about overwhelming stress.

Agnes Wanjiru: UK Army Murder Cover-Up in Kenya

The tragic death of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya, linked to a British soldier, remains shrouded in secrecy and impunity. Discover the full story of the unresolved murder and the ongoing fight for justice.

Ex-Paratrooper on Trial for Bloody Sunday Killings

A former British soldier in his seventies stands trial for the murders of two men and attempted murders of four others on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in The Troubles.

Ex-Military Chief: Bureaucracy Delaying MOD Reform

A former head of the British Army, General Lord Dannatt, delivers a scathing critique, warning that remote meetings and bureaucratic inertia are dangerously delaying the Ministry of Defence's modernisation and preparedness.

Bloody Sunday Soldier Faces Trial 50 Years On

Fifty years after the Bloody Sunday massacre, a former British soldier, known only as Soldier F, stands trial for the murders of James Wray and William McKinney in Derry. The historic case reopens one of the darkest chapters of The Troubles.

Cameron Faces Scrutiny Over Parachute Regiment Comments

Former Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks about the Parachute Regiment's actions on Bloody Sunday have resurfaced, drawing criticism and calls for accountability from victims' families and political figures in Northern Ireland.

Cameron's Historic Bloody Sunday Apology

Former Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a landmark apology for the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings by British parachute regiment soldiers in Northern Ireland, acknowledging 'unjustified and unjustifiable' actions.

Channel Migrants Outnumber British Armed Forces

Exclusive analysis reveals the number of illegal migrants crossing the Channel has now exceeded the total strength of the UK's Royal Navy, Army, and RAF combined, raising profound questions about border security and national sovereignty.

Army Officer, 28, Found Dead at Sandhurst

The Ministry of Defence confirms the heartbreaking death of Captain Jonathan Lewis, a promising young officer, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The inquest hears he had been struggling with the immense pressures of service.

RAF turns White Horse into giant St George's Cross

In a breathtaking display of national pride, the RAF has transformed the iconic Westbury White Horse into a colossal St George's Cross as part of a major military exercise, creating a powerful symbol visible for miles across the Wiltshire countryside.

UK Plans Civilian Army: 1.2 Million to Get Wartime Training

The British government is launching a massive 'preparedness revolution', with plans to train 1.2 million civilians in essential defence and civil support roles. This marks the UK's largest mobilisation effort since the Cold War.

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