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Military Diversity Targets Spark Defence Readiness Fears

Exclusive: A leaked letter reveals top-level military concerns that the British Army's aggressive diversity and inclusion targets are compromising national security and undermining recruitment standards. Defence insiders warn the push for inclusivity is c

Kathmandu Paralysed by Indefinite General Strike Over Treaty

Kathmandu faces an indefinite shutdown as a crippling general strike, led by the opposition Rastriya Prajatantra Party, protests a controversial river treaty with India. Businesses are closed and transport has ceased in the Nepalese capital.

China's 'Star Wars' Laser Weapon Revealed: Blinds Pilots

Exclusive analysis of China's newly unveiled 'optical warfare' laser weapon, a disruptive system designed to blind pilots and fry electronics. How it compares to Western 'Star Wars' technology and what it means for global military balance.

Global Push for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Exclusive: A growing coalition of nations is backing a radical treaty to phase out fossil fuels, aiming to manage the decline of the very industry that powered the modern world. Could this be the end of the oil age?

Norway Signs £10bn Deal for UK-Built Warships

Norway has signed a monumental £10 billion defence agreement to acquire advanced anti-submarine warfare ships, all to be constructed in British shipyards, marking a significant boost for UK manufacturing and NATO defence capabilities.

Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return

Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.

UK Sends HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier to Japan

Defence Secretary John Healey announces the deployment of the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, to Japan for a major strategic partnership, enhancing security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Victoria's Welcome Sign Updated to Honour Traditional Owners

In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.

US Triggers Global Mail Crisis, Halts All Inbound Packages

Exclusive: The United States Postal Service has triggered an international mail crisis by ordering a halt on packages from Britain and other nations. This drastic move comes in response to former President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw from a key glob

Pentagon's Hegseth Sacks DIA Director Kruse

Defence Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse has been removed from his post by Pentagon Chief of Staff Pete Hegseth following a damning inspector general's report into 'inappropriate conduct'. The internal investigation revealed a pattern of unprofe

Hegseth fires top Pentagon general in shock dismissal

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a senior Pentagon official, General Jeffrey Kruse, citing a failure to maintain 'appropriate distance' from policy matters. The unprecedented dismissal sends shockwaves through the US military establishment.

UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps

Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms

Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined

The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck

Trump-Backed UK Defence Deal Seals BAE Systems' US Army Contract

Former US President Donald Trump's push for a major UK-US defence partnership culminates in a multi-billion pound contract for BAE Systems to supply next-generation amphibious vehicles to the US Army, boosting British manufacturing and jobs.

Plastic pollution treaty talks end in failure

International negotiations for a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution have collapsed, leaving environmentalists frustrated as nations fail to reach consensus.

UN plastic treaty talks begin in Geneva

Global negotiators gather in Geneva for critical UN talks on a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Will this be the turning point in the fight against the plastic crisis?

Nations divided over global plastic pollution treaty terms

Delegates from 175 countries gather in Geneva to negotiate a groundbreaking treaty aimed at tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis, but disagreements over production limits and waste management threaten progress.

200+ lobbyists at UN plastic talks hinder progress

Environmental campaigners raise concerns as more than 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists attend UN plastic treaty negotiations, potentially undermining efforts to tackle plastic pollution.

Russia quits nuclear treaty, warns West

Moscow has officially pulled out of a landmark treaty banning short and medium-range nuclear missiles, escalating tensions with the West amid global security concerns.

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