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UK troops sent to Israel in advisory capacity

British troops have been dispatched to Israel on a training and advisory mission as the nation prepares for potential conflict escalation with Iran. The Mirror reveals exclusive details of this strategic deployment.

Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years

Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.

UK Ukraine peace force to cost over £100m

Defence Secretary John Healey discloses staggering costs for Britain's planned peacekeeping deployment to Ukraine, raising questions about funding and international support.

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.

Trump: Govt shutdown could cause nuclear crisis

Former President Donald Trump issues stark warning about nuclear security risks during potential government shutdown, claiming essential military personnel could be furloughed amid global tensions.

Marine Corps live-fire mishap sparks safety concerns

A US Marine Corps training exercise in California turned disastrous when live ammunition was accidentally fired towards observers, prompting outrage from Senator JD Vance and raising serious safety concerns.

Pentagon forces Netflix to remove military drama

Exclusive: Defence officials demand removal of 'Boots' series after discovering producers secretly filmed at military bases without proper authorisation, raising serious security concerns.

South Korea deploys advanced howitzers and drones

Exclusive: South Korea bolsters its military capabilities with cutting-edge K9 howitzers and surveillance drones amid escalating tensions with North Korea, as Pyongyang continues weapons testing.

Nuclear-Capable B-52 Bomber Spotted Over Texas

A powerful US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, has been tracked flying a highly unusual route over Texas, sparking speculation about its secretive mission objectives.

Royal Navy Tomahawk missile crashes in test failure

A British Tomahawk cruise missile suffered a catastrophic failure during testing, crashing dangerously close to a US military base after veering wildly off course, raising serious concerns about weapons safety.

Bannon: Qatar tried to extort US over military base

Explosive claims emerge as former Trump strategist Steve Bannon alleges Qatar demanded $1 billion from US for Al Udeid Air Base operations, threatening withdrawal of critical military assets.

US trained Qatari pilots who attacked American forces

A senior US Air Force officer has revealed that American military personnel trained Qatari pilots who subsequently participated in attacks against US forces in the Middle East, raising serious questions about military alliances and training protocols.

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

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