UK unprepared for military attack, MPs warn
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UK Defence Under Scrutiny as New Arms Factories Planned
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
Ukraine Ministers Quit in $100m Energy Scandal
Ukraine's justice and energy ministers resign amid a major $100 million corruption scandal at the state nuclear firm, shaking the government as Russia attacks energy infrastructure.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
Labour Minister Quits After Breaking Ministerial Code
A senior Labour cabinet minister has been compelled to step down after violating government laws, sparking accusations of preferential treatment and internal party turmoil.
Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94
Tributes pour in for crossbench peer Lord Dick Taverne, the former Labour minister turned independent thinker whose courageous stands on evidence-based policy and nuclear defence shaped British politics for decades.
Jess Phillips resigns from Labour frontbench over Gaza
Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips quits shadow minister role over Labour's stance on Israel-Gaza conflict, joining growing rebellion against Keir Starmer's leadership.
Jess Phillips resigns with scathing Starmer criticism
Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from shadow ministerial role with blistering critique of Keir Starmer's leadership style and government direction, citing fundamental disagreements on policy and approach.
Rayner's fiery comeback after tax scandal
Labour's Angela Rayner makes explosive return to Parliament after seven-week absence over tax affairs controversy, delivering powerful resignation speech that sets political pulses racing.
Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from shadow frontbench
Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips dramatically quits as shadow minister for domestic violence and safeguarding, citing 'significant disagreement' with party leadership over Middle East policy in exclusive Times Radio interview.
Starmer appoints new Defence Minister in government reshuffle
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes strategic changes at Ministry of Defence as new government settles into Whitehall. Exclusive details on the personnel moves shaping Britain's defence leadership.
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.
Australian Minister's Trump Letter Sparks Diplomatic Crisis
In a stunning diplomatic breach, Australia's Defence Minister pens explosive letter warning Trump administration about China threat, creating political uproar.
Mongolian Prime Minister resigns after confidence vote loss
Mongolia's political landscape shifts as Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene steps down following a failed parliamentary confidence vote, marking a significant turning point for the Central Asian nation.
US Navy Commander's Shock Resignation Rocks Pentagon
A high-ranking US Navy commander has abruptly resigned from his Pentagon post, raising serious questions about leadership stability within America's defence establishment during a period of global uncertainty.
Jess Phillips quits shadow role over child abuse inquiry stance
Senior Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from frontbench position following disagreement with Keir Starmer's approach to child sexual exploitation inquiry, highlighting party divisions.
DUP's Gavin Robinson quits as MP for Stormont role
DUP deputy leader Gavin Robinson shocks Westminster by resigning as MP to concentrate on his crucial Agriculture Minister position in Northern Ireland's restored government.
Poland blasts Russian drone incursion as 'stupid'
Polish Defence Minister condemns Russian drone violation of NATO airspace as dangerously counterproductive, warning of severe consequences for regional security.
France's Defence Minister Keeps Role in Cabinet Reshuffle
Sébastien Lecornu has been renamed as France's Defence Minister in President Macron's sweeping government overhaul, maintaining continuity in military leadership during ongoing global security challenges.
Macron reappoints PM who resigned just 4 days ago
In a stunning reversal, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister just days after his resignation, creating political turmoil and raising questions about government stability.
French Defence Minister Lecornu Out in Macron Reshuffle
France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu exits government as President Macron assembles new team after election setback reshapes political landscape.
Macron's government collapses as PM lasts just 27 days
France plunges deeper into political turmoil as Emmanuel Macron's government faces collapse, with former prime ministers demanding early presidential elections amid unprecedented instability.
French PM Lecornu Resigns in Political Shakeup
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has unexpectedly resigned from his position, creating political uncertainty in Paris and raising questions about the future direction of the French government.
Macron's Defence Minister Resigns in Government Crisis
Emmanuel Macron faces a deepening political crisis as Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu tenders his resignation, creating turmoil in the French government ahead of critical elections.
French PM Lecornu Resigns - Macron's Government in Crisis
France faces political crisis as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unexpectedly resigns, creating major challenges for President Macron's administration and sending shockwaves through European politics.
French PM Resigns After Weeks - Major Blow to Macron
In a stunning political development, France's newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu has abruptly resigned, dealing another embarrassing setback to President Emmanuel Macron's administration after recent election losses.
Lithuania approves defence barrier with Belarus and Russia
Lithuania approves construction of a first-line defence system along its borders with Belarus and Russia, marking a significant hardening of NATO's eastern frontier amid regional security concerns.
Argentina and Paraguay sign historic defence pact
In a landmark move for South American security cooperation, Argentina and Paraguay have signed a comprehensive defence agreement allowing military forces to operate across borders during joint operations.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie resigns from frontbench
Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie unexpectedly quits opposition frontbench, citing personal reasons and sparking speculation about political future and party dynamics.
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