Military mom confronts Johnson over shutdown threat
An emotional military mother's powerful plea to House Speaker Mike Johnson exposes the human cost of political brinkmanship as another government shutdown looms.
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Mike Johnson faces military pay backlash over shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts furious military families after suggesting troop payments could be halted during government shutdown, sparking bipartisan outrage.
Congress probes Trump Air Force One contract
US lawmakers launch investigation into controversial $3.9 billion Air Force One contract with Boeing, alleging Trump administration pressured Pentagon into unfair deal.
Trump: I'd let Russia attack NATO nations not paying dues
Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he'd encourage Russia to invade NATO nations failing to meet defence spending targets, raising global security alarms and potentially reshaping European defence strategy.
Trump's NATO remarks trigger global security alarm
Former US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia should attack NATO allies failing to meet defence spending targets has triggered international condemnation and urgent discussions about European security architecture.
Boris Johnson's comeback sparks Tory civil war over Ukraine
Boris Johnson makes dramatic intervention on Ukraine funding as Conservative MPs clash over defence spending and party direction under Sunak's leadership
NATO: Europe faces 20-year Russian threat
Exclusive: Senior NATO commander warns Europe must prepare for decades of confrontation with Russia as Moscow rapidly reconstitutes military forces despite Ukraine losses.
BBC defends World Service cuts for defence budget
BBC executives face scrutiny as they justify redirecting World Service funding to defence priorities, raising concerns about Britain's global voice and diplomatic influence.
Trump's Sinister NATO Threat Shocks Allies
Exclusive: Donald Trump reveals he told European leader he'd encourage Russia to attack NATO allies who don't pay their way, raising alarm about future US foreign policy direction.
Trump's military speech claims debunked by fact-checkers
A comprehensive analysis reveals numerous falsehoods in Donald Trump's recent military address, with CNN investigators dismantling his assertions about defence spending and international relations.
Trump: I'd encourage Russia to attack NATO nations
Former President Donald Trump declares he would not protect NATO countries failing to meet defence spending targets, instead encouraging Russian aggression against them in a controversial South Carolina speech.
Ex-MI5 Boss: UK Must Prepare for War in 5 Years
Former MI5 director general Lord Evans delivers chilling assessment that Britain faces high probability of significant state-on-state conflict by end of decade, urging urgent defence spending increases.
Trump Threatens to Abandon NATO Allies Over Spending
Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies who fail on defence spending, sparking outrage from senior UK MP Yvette Cooper who brands the remarks 'appalling'.
Trump: I'd encourage Russia to attack NATO allies not paying up
In a stark warning that sent shockwaves through Europe, Donald Trump reiterated his threat to abandon NATO members who fail on defence spending, claiming he'd encourage Russian aggression against them. The comments, made at a rally, raise profound questio
Trump: US won't defend NATO allies who underspend
In a bombshell speech, Donald Trump declared the US would not defend NATO allies who fail to meet defence spending targets, sending shockwaves through the alliance and raising serious questions about global security.
UK Aid Cuts to Ukraine Are 'Gift to Putin' - Shapps
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has issued a stark warning that the UK's drastic cuts to military aid for Ukraine represent a dangerous 'gift' to Vladimir Putin, undermining the fight against Russian aggression and risking global security.
Estonia Warns: NATO Must Prepare for Russian Conflict Within Decade
Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Chief warns Europe faces a 'window of opportunity' to prepare for a military threat from Putin's Russia. Latest analysis on NATO's eastern flank defences and the critical need for increased defence spending across the allian
Trump warns Starmer over UK defence spending commitments
Former US President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to incoming PM Keir Starmer, urging the UK to meet its NATO spending commitments. Exclusive analysis on the implications for UK-US relations and national defence.
Starmer and Trump: Clash on NATO, Defence and Climate
An in-depth analysis of the fundamental policy divisions between UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump. Explore their opposing stances on NATO, defence spending, climate change, and the future of the special relationship.
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.
Trump Predicts 'Major Conflict', Slams UK Defence Cuts
In an explosive interview, former US President Donald Trump issues a stark warning about global security, criticises UK defence spending, and shares a chilling prediction about a 'major conflict'. His comments on NATO and the Royal Navy have ignited a fir
Trump: I'd encourage Russia to attack delinquent NATO allies
Former President Donald Trump reveals he told a European leader he would not protect NATO nations from Russia if they failed on defence spending, in a stark warning that reshapes the global security landscape.
UK's Submarine Spending Scandal: Billions Wasted
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering cost of Britain's submarine programme while revolutionary drone technology offers a fraction of the cost. Defence experts question spending priorities.
France pushes 30% cap on UK parts in EU defence fund
Paris proposes a 30% ceiling on the value of British-made components in EU defence projects, a move seen as a direct challenge to UK's defence industry and a new Brexit clash.
Baltic CEOs: 'We Are Next' If Ukraine Falls
Top executives from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania issue a stark warning to Germany and the West, calling for immediate and decisive military support for Ukraine to prevent a wider conflict.
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.
Millions of Brits Too Scared to Enjoy Outdoors Due to Costs
Shocking new research shows the UK's cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to cancel summer plans, with millions too worried about finances to enjoy simple outdoor pleasures.
NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries
Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.
Trump would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies over spending
Ex-President Donald Trump declares he would encourage Russia to attack NATO members failing to meet defence spending targets, causing global alarm and undermining alliance security.
AUKUS Submarines Plagued by Critical Vulnerabilities
Exclusive: A damning parliamentary report reveals the $368bn AUKUS submarine programme is plagued by severe technological and workforce risks that could leave Australia's future fleet exposed.
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