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Trump: Shoot drug smugglers 'out of the water'

Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting military forces should open fire on drug smuggling vessels, drawing comparisons to historical piracy laws during a fiery campaign speech.

Pete Hegseth's military record under scrutiny

Exclusive investigation reveals Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth may have misrepresented his military service record, including unverified claims about completing elite combat diver training at Quantico.

Veterans condemn Hegseth's 'dangerous' generals speech

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth faces fierce criticism from veteran communities after delivering a controversial speech accusing senior US military leaders of 'woke ideology' and incompetence, sparking concerns about political division within armed forc

Army sergeant punished for 3am trainee ironing party

A British Army sergeant is facing disciplinary action after ordering trainee soldiers to iron their uniforms in the middle of the night during an unofficial party, raising serious questions about military conduct and welfare standards.

Golf Heals Wounded War Heroes' Battle Scars

Discover how a unique golf tournament is transforming lives, offering rehabilitation and camaraderie for British military veterans who've made immense sacrifices for their country.

Trump Threatens Taliban With Return to Bagram Airbase

In an explosive interview, former President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the Taliban, threatening a dramatic return to Bagram Airfield if re-elected. The declaration sends shockwaves through geopolitical circles and signals a potential hardl

UK Aid Cuts to Ukraine Are 'Gift to Putin' - Shapps

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has issued a stark warning that the UK's drastic cuts to military aid for Ukraine represent a dangerous 'gift' to Vladimir Putin, undermining the fight against Russian aggression and risking global security.

Trump Urged Starmer to Bomb Pakistan & Saudi Arabia

Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly advised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to consider military action against Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to 'get respect', in a controversial phone call that has sent shockwaves through Westminster.

UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran

The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.

Trump Urges UK Military Deployment to Secure Borders

Former US President Donald Trump has sparked diplomatic controversy by publicly advising Britain to deploy its military forces to control immigration, criticising current policies as 'weak' and 'ineffective'.

National Guard Deployed as Gardeners in Washington DC

In a surreal twist, National Guard troops stationed in Washington DC have been photographed performing menial gardening tasks, including weeding and rubbish collection, around the Tidal Basin. The images have ignited a fierce debate about the appropriate

Army Major's suicide over career stress fear

A promising British Army Major's tragic suicide reveals the devastating human cost of military mental health stigma. Major James Willis's inquest hears he feared his career would suffer if he spoke about overwhelming stress.

UK Court Blocks French Minister's Rwanda Visit

The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.

Putin in Combat Fatigues at Provocative War Games

Vladimir Putin makes a calculated show of force, inspecting massive 'Zapad-2021' military drills staged alarmingly close to the war-torn Kharkiv region, in a move Western analysts deem a direct message to NATO.

Wilders Suspends Dutch Support for Ukraine Over Gaza

In a dramatic foreign policy shift, Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has suspended his party's support for Ukraine, citing the Netherlands' pro-Israel position on Gaza. The move threatens to destabilise European unity and alter the course of military

Trump's H-1B Visa Reversal Backed by Musk

Former President Donald Trump has performed a dramatic reversal on his hardline H-1B visa stance, now championing the programme to import high-skilled foreign workers—a policy endorsed by tech mogul Elon Musk and Republican hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy.

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.

NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries

Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.

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