Exclusive: Vladimir Putin's warplanes violate Estonian airspace as Donald Trump stuns the world by encouraging Russia to attack any NATO member that fails on defence spending. The chilling incident raises the spectre of a new Cold War and tests the allian
Tensions explode at the UN as Poland and Estonia issue a stark warning over Russia's hybrid warfare tactics in the Baltics, calling for immediate NATO reinforcement. Latest on the Ukraine conflict and Europe's security crisis.
In a harrowing turn of events, twin brothers Mike and Dee Psillakis have been identified as the victims of a fatal shark attack in the River Thames, near Westminster. The City of London Police are investigating this unprecedented incident.
In a bold demonstration of its long-range capabilities, Ukrainian drones have successfully targeted a major Russian oil refinery in Saratov for the second time in seven days, disrupting a key asset for the Kremlin's war effort and energy exports.
Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.
A courageous 16-year-old girl from Massachusetts fought off a pack of aggressive coyotes with her bare hands to save her small dog from a vicious mauling in her own backyard.
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
Leading cardiologists issue an urgent warning about the subtle, often-missed symptoms of a 'silent' heart attack. Discover the critical signs that could save your life, from unusual fatigue to jaw pain, and learn why women are at greater risk.
EXCLUSIVE: A Russian drone's brazen violation of Romanian and Hungarian airspace triggers emergency NATO consultations and urgent calls for bolstered air defences, raising fears of a deliberate escalation on the alliance's eastern flank.
Poland and Romania report Russian drone debris on their territory, raising alarm over NATO's eastern flank security as the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.
Exclusive: Romania and Poland report suspected Russian drone debris on their territory, raising stark questions about NATO's collective defence and the risks of the war in Ukraine escalating beyond its borders.
A Russian schoolboy, 23, has died in a catastrophic shark attack while swimming near a resort in Hurghada, Egypt. This is the latest in a series of shark incidents plaguing the Red Sea coastline.
Exclusive: Russian drones strike perilously close to NATO territory, targeting Ukrainian ports on the Danube River and forcing Bucharest into emergency talks. Tensions escalate as the alliance faces direct provocations.
Exclusive video shows the moment a Russian freight train violently derails and explodes in a fireball, killing four, in what security sources believe is the latest coordinated sabotage attack on the country's critical infrastructure.
Romania reports a Russian drone incursion into its airspace near the Ukrainian border, marking a significant escalation. NATO ally Poland scrambles fighter jets in response, raising tensions in the Black Sea region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for immediate action after Russian reconnaissance drones violate NATO territory, raising fears of further escalation in the Black Sea region.
US Senator Marco Rubio issues a stark warning that Poland is on the verge of a 'red line' and may act unilaterally to down Russian drones violating its airspace, potentially triggering a major NATO confrontation with Russia.
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.
Exclusive: Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski reveals unprecedented military considerations amid growing fears over Trump's potential return and NATO's future.
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to become the next NATO Secretary General after UK Defence Secretary John Healey threw Britain's decisive support behind his candidacy, solidifying his path to lead the alliance.
A Colorado dog walker recounts her harrowing bear attack in a quiet woodland area, detailing her desperate fight for survival and the moment she believed she would die.
Exclusive intelligence reveals a new, cheaper 'Gerbera' drone, similar to Iranian Shahed models, was used in a major violation of Polish airspace from Belarus, raising alarms over evolving aerial threats in the Ukraine war.
Poland invokes NATO's Article 4, demanding urgent consultations after a Russian-made drone violates its airspace and crashes near a key town. The incident raises fears of escalation and tests the Alliance's collective defence pledge.
Exclusive intelligence reveals the meticulous planning behind a Russian drone's incursion into Polish airspace, triggering a swift and decisive response from NATO allies and raising serious questions about regional security.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
Poland activates its air force after Russian-launched drones target western Ukraine, with debris from a downed UAV landing inside Polish territory near Lviv, raising fears of a direct NATO-Russia confrontation.
Exclusive analysis: A Russian-made drone's strike on Polish soil marks a perilous escalation in the Ukraine war, testing NATO's collective defence pledge and pushing the alliance towards a critical juncture.
NATO fighter jets were scrambled to intercept Russian drones that violated Polish airspace during a massive attack on Ukraine, raising fears of a dangerous escalation.
Poland accuses Russia of a deliberate act of aggression after its drones breach NATO airspace. The incident occurs as Putin launches 'nuclear strike' drills, marking a severe escalation and testing Western defences.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemns repeated violation of airspace by Russian missiles during attack on Ukraine. NATO member demands immediate explanation from Moscow as tensions escalate.