Myanmar Junta Claims Sham Election Victory
Myanmar's military-backed party claims victory in widely discredited polls as turnout plummets. Critics condemn the sham election designed to legitimise junta rule. Read the full analysis.
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Myanmar Junta Party Leads in Contentious Election
Myanmar's military-backed USDP takes early lead in the first election since the 2021 coup, with a reported 52% turnout criticised as low. Explore the results and international reaction.
Myanmar holds elections under military junta control
Myanmar's military junta holds tightly controlled elections, banning Aung San Suu Kyi. Observers decry the vote as a sham to cement power. Read the full analysis.
How China's Support Bolsters Myanmar's Junta Ahead of Vote
As Myanmar's military pushes ahead with a widely condemned election, analysis reveals Beijing's shifting support has been decisive in tilting the conflict's momentum. Discover the complex dynamics.
UK calls for Suu Kyi release amid Myanmar sham elections
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urges Myanmar's junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, detained for 27 years, as UN condemns violent, unfree elections. Read the UK's full response.
Myanmar Votes in Sham Election Under Atmosphere of Fear
Myanmar's first election in five years, tightly controlled by the military junta, sees citizens forced to vote under coercion, with no hope for change. Read the full report.
Myanmar Junta Holds Election Amid Intensified Conflict
Myanmar's military rulers hold a widely criticised election on 28 December, excluding a third of the country. Analysts say the vote is designed to legitimise the junta's grip on power, not restore democracy.
Myanmar's Junta Holds Widely Condemned Election
Myanmar's military junta begins a heavily restricted national election, denounced as a sham by critics and global bodies. Voting starts 28 Dec amid civil war and repression.
Guinea-Bissau coup: President flees to Senegal as junta takes power
Deposed Guinea-Bissau president Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrives in Senegal following military coup. New junta leader announced as West African nations condemn takeover. Read the latest developments.
Myanmar military releases political prisoners pre-election
Myanmar's military junta frees over 3,000 political prisoners in a mass amnesty ahead of December elections. Critics dismiss the move as a political gesture in an unfree process.
Myanmar Junta Applauds US End to Protected Status
Myanmar's military regime welcomes Washington's decision to halt temporary protected status for 4,000 citizens, while human rights monitors warn of ongoing violence and forced conscription.
Thailand deports Myanmar asylum seekers despite UN warnings
The United Nations issues urgent condemnation as Thailand forcibly returns hundreds of Myanmar asylum seekers back to military regime territory, raising grave human rights concerns.
Macron engages Myanmar junta in diplomatic break
French President Emmanuel Macron breaks ranks with international partners by initiating dialogue with Myanmar's military regime, sparking controversy over diplomatic approach to crisis-torn nation.
Macron intervenes as Aung San Suu Kyi's health deteriorates
French President Emmanuel Macron demands immediate medical attention for Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi amid alarming reports about her deteriorating health in detention.
Macron intervenes for Aung San Suu Kyi's release from prison
French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a high-stakes diplomatic effort to secure the release of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi amid growing concerns over her health and prison conditions.
Military housing scandal: Heroes live in squalor
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking state of military accommodation as service families face mould, vermin and collapsing ceilings while defence spending soars.
Malaysia demands ASEAN action on Myanmar junta
Malaysia takes firm stance against Myanmar's military junta at ASEAN summit, calling for immediate engagement with opposition forces amid escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.
Australia urges ASEAN action on Myanmar crisis
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demands concrete action against Myanmar's military regime at ASEAN summit, challenging the bloc's traditional non-interference policy as Malaysia pushes for engagement with opposition forces.
Aung San Suu Kyi: From democracy icon to junta defender
The shocking transformation of Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi from Nobel Peace Prize winner to military junta defender reveals a complex story of power, compromise and shattered ideals.
Mali expels UN peacekeepers in major diplomatic rupture
Mali's military government orders immediate withdrawal of UN peacekeeping mission, marking dramatic escalation in tensions with West and raising fears of regional instability.
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.
UK-Germany defence pact counters Russian submarine threat
Britain and Germany announce landmark defence agreement allowing mutual use of aircraft and naval bases amid growing concerns over Russian submarine activity in North Atlantic waters.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles in major provocation
In a significant escalation of tensions, North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, prompting immediate condemnation from Seoul and raising regional security concerns.
UK troops sent to Israel in advisory capacity
British troops have been dispatched to Israel on a training and advisory mission as the nation prepares for potential conflict escalation with Iran. The Mirror reveals exclusive details of this strategic deployment.
Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years
Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.
US condemns Myanmar military airstrike on Karen village
The United States has issued a strong condemnation of the Myanmar military junta following a devastating airstrike on a village in Karen state, as resistance forces continue their offensive operations.
UK troops get new powers to shoot down drones
British armed forces receive new authority to neutralise drone threats targeting military installations across the UK, marking a significant shift in domestic defence policy.
Russia rebuilding military faster than expected - UK warning
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey reveals alarming intelligence about Russia's rapid military expansion and calls for urgent UK defence strategy overhaul.
Marine Corps live-fire mishap sparks safety concerns
A US Marine Corps training exercise in California turned disastrous when live ammunition was accidentally fired towards observers, prompting outrage from Senator JD Vance and raising serious safety concerns.
Newsom's Highway Artillery Drill Sparks Political Firestorm
Gavin Newsom faces criticism after authorising Marine Corps artillery fire near major California highway, drawing comparisons to UK defence protocols and sparking intense debate about military training in civilian areas.
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