UK's 2026 'Gap Year Soldiers' Plan Unveiled
The UK is launching a new military gap year scheme in 2026 for under-25s. As Russia issues threats, experts debate the return of national service. Read the full analysis.
The UK is launching a new military gap year scheme in 2026 for under-25s. As Russia issues threats, experts debate the return of national service. Read the full analysis.
The Kremlin has rejected a Western-backed Ukraine peace deal, warning British military personnel would become 'legitimate targets'. The US embassy in Kyiv warns of a 'significant' imminent air attack.
The Pentagon has ordered a major review into whether female soldiers in frontline combat roles are harming military effectiveness, sparking a fierce backlash from servicewomen.
The Pentagon orders a major review into whether women in frontline combat roles impact warfighting ability, sparking a fierce backlash from female troops. Read the full story.
As the UK launches a new military gap year scheme, we examine which essential roles would likely be protected from national service if a major conflict erupts, based on historical precedent.
As the UK launches a new military gap year scheme, we examine which key professions would likely be protected from national service in a major conflict, based on historical precedent.
Nicolas Maduro indicted in New York after a major US military operation in Venezuela, hailed as successful by Donald Trump. Read the latest developments.
US military forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale operation. Get the latest details on the raid and the indictments in New York.
A female IRA commander remains free 37 years after the Enniskillen Poppy Day bomb that killed 12. The revelation emerges amid anger over legal threats to British soldiers. Read the full investigation.
Eighteen Cambodian soldiers have been repatriated after over five months in Thai custody, a key confidence-building step following renewed border clashes. Read the latest on the fragile truce.
The US removed panels honouring Black WWII soldiers at a Netherlands cemetery, citing Trump's DEI order. Dutch officials and families demand their return. Read the full story.
Newly released documents show Tony Blair pressured officials to alter the handling of UK soldiers' Iraq files. Explore the details and political fallout.
A 1955 US Army guidebook for troops stationed in Cold War Britain warned against criticising the Queen, mocking 'funny money', and misusing British slang. Discover the quirky advice on display in Oxfordshire.
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate trips to the United States in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and ongoing UK-US trade talks.
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate US trips in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and crucial UK-US trade negotiations. Read the latest details.
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, launches legal battle against US visa sanctions and deportation threat from Trump administration. Read the full story.
The US State Department has barred five European figures from entry, accusing them of coercing American tech firms to censor US viewpoints. Discover the implications for digital speech and transatlantic relations.
US motorists find relief as average petrol prices drop below $3 a gallon this December, the lowest festive season cost since 2020. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the economic factors at play.
Across the United States, naturalised and native-born citizens are carrying passports daily due to fear of detention in immigration raids. Five individuals share their stories of living in a climate of heightened anxiety.
The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats, a move critics call a purge of the professional foreign service. Read the full analysis of this unprecedented diplomatic reshuffle.
Donald Trump reveals a new 'Golden Fleet' of US Navy warships named after himself, while the administration recalls ambassadors and halts windfarm projects. Get the latest on Monday's key US political stories.
President Trump has announced a new 'Golden Fleet' of 'Trump-class' battleships, claiming they will be 100 times more powerful than WWII vessels. The move aims to overhaul a fleet he has long criticised.
A Sandhurst soldier with dyslexia was told he is 'intellectually challenged' after failing the officer exam twice. His discrimination claim has been dismissed by a tribunal. Read the full story.
Analysis: Donald Trump's potential second-term agenda for Latin America, focusing on Venezuela and Cuba, suggests a dramatic revival of coercive US foreign policy. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive footage reveals US forces boarding a second oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying regional tensions. Discover the full story and geopolitical implications.
Ukrainian intelligence intercepts reveal Russian soldiers, facing dire rations shortages, discussing cannibalising comrades. Kyiv urges surrender for regular meals.
The US military has conducted a massive retaliatory strike against ISIS in Syria, hitting over 70 targets after three Americans were killed in an ambush. Read the latest on the operation and the new US-Syria alliance.
The US military has conducted extensive airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, following a deadly attack on American personnel. Read the full details of the retaliation.
The US military has launched extensive airstrikes in Syria, retaliating for an ISIS attack that killed two soldiers and a civilian interpreter. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Donald Trump refuses to rule out military action against Venezuela, citing stolen oil. A massive US naval force, including an aircraft carrier, is now deployed. Read the latest developments.