Paris Gas Explosion: Multiple Injuries in Central Blast
A powerful gas explosion has devastated central Paris, injuring dozens and prompting a massive emergency response near Rue Saint-Jacques in the historic Latin Quarter.
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Tory plan to scrap Sentencing Council branded 'bonkers'
Conservative proposal to abolish independent Sentencing Council and hand power to politicians faces fierce backlash from judiciary and legal professionals who warn it threatens judicial independence.
Gavin Peacock: From Football Star to Pastor
Former Chelsea and Newcastle midfielder Gavin Peacock reveals why he walked away from football fame to become a pastor in Canada, leaving behind his BBC punditry career.
Greta Thunberg detained at Istanbul Airport protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly detained at Istanbul Airport while protesting Israeli passengers amid ongoing Gaza conflict tensions, sparking international diplomatic reactions.
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.
800+ prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis
The Ministry of Justice's radical early release scheme will see hundreds of prisoners freed weeks before their scheduled date, raising serious safety concerns among law enforcement and victims' groups.
Foreign nationals underrepresented in UK prisons
Groundbreaking Ministry of Justice data shows foreign citizens make up smaller proportion of prison population than their share of general population, challenging common perceptions about crime and immigration.
Parachute Regiment faces new legal battle over 1971 shooting
Exclusive: New legal action launched against Ministry of Defence over 1971 shooting of two men in Bogside, as victims' families continue their 50-year fight for justice.
MoD calls up veterans in 'Dad's Army' style defence shake-up
The Ministry of Defence is implementing sweeping changes to Britain's reserve forces, calling up veterans and part-time soldiers in what critics are labelling a modern 'Dad's Army' strategy. As Vladimir Putin continues military posturing, this strategic s
MoD Admits Liability for Bloody Sunday Killings
The Ministry of Defence has formally admitted legal liability for the deaths of three men shot by soldiers from the Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland Troubles.
Army veterans to face trial over 1972 Bloody Sunday killings
Two former Parachute Regiment soldiers, known as Soldier A and Soldier C, will stand trial for murder and attempted murder related to the 1972 Bloody Sunday incident in Londonderry, following a recent court ruling.
Army Daughter's Suicide After Harassment by Convicted Boss
The mother of Jaysley-Louise Beck, a 23-year-old Ministry of Defence employee, speaks out after her daughter took her own life following alleged relentless harassment by a manager who was later convicted of sexually assaulting another woman.
SAS Soldier Killed in Live-Fire Training Catastrophe
A decorated Special Forces soldier was tragically killed in a live-fire training exercise after a comrade's weapon unexpectedly discharged at point-blank range. The Ministry of Defence has launched a full investigation into the devastating incident.
Labour's secret weapon: McSweeney prepares ministers for power
Exclusive insight into Morgan McSweeney's crucial role as Labour's election chief, preparing shadow ministers for government through intensive 'ministry readiness' sessions ahead of the looming general election.
Community Sentencing Crisis: Underfunding Risks Public Safety
The Guardian warns that chronic underfunding of community rehabilitation services is pushing the UK's justice system to breaking point, risking reoffending and public safety.
Estonia: Russia commits 'brazen' airspace violation
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.
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.
33,000 Offenders Pose Serious Risk to Women and Girls
Shocking new government data reveals the scale of the risk posed by violent and sexual offenders living in communities across England and Wales, with urgent calls for a reform of probation services.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
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.
SAS Veterans Arrested in Afghan Murder Investigation
Two decorated SAS veterans have been apprehended by Ministry of Defence police on suspicion of murder, following a years-long investigation into the death of an Afghan man during a 2011 raid. The case, now with the Crown Prosecution Service, threatens to
Putin's Top TV Attack Dog Turns on Russian Military Over War
Vladimir Solovyov, a key Kremlin propagandist, has launched an extraordinary on-air tirade against Russia's Defence Ministry, blaming military leaders for the nation's battlefield failures in Ukraine and warning of dire consequences.
Admiral: Whitehall 'Blob' Sabotaging UK Defence
Exclusive: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, delivers a devastating critique of the Whitehall establishment, branding the state as 'not working' and stifling crucial military reform with bureaucratic inertia.
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.
UK Prisons Slash Education Budgets by Up to 50%
Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.
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.
UK's £1.2bn AUKUS Shipyard Investment for Nuclear Subs
The UK and Australian governments commit £1.2bn to modernise Henderson Shipyard, positioning it as a cornerstone of the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme and safeguarding thousands of skilled jobs.
SAS Faces High Court Over Alleged Afghanistan Killings Cover-Up
A landmark High Court case accuses the Ministry of Defence of a 'wall of silence' over alleged unlawful killings by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan. The families demand justice and a full public inquiry.
Chinook disaster families launch court bid for new probe
Relatives of the 29 victims killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre are taking the Ministry of Defence to court in a historic bid to overturn the controversial pilot negligence ruling and force a full, independent inquiry.
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