British soldier's Ukraine death sparks MOD safety warning
Exclusive: Inquest reveals shocking details about former paratrooper Daniel Burke's death in Ukraine as coroner issues formal warning to Ministry of Defence over volunteer fighters.
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South Korea ends military beard ban after 120 years
In a landmark reform, South Korea's military has abolished its 120-year ban on beards, marking a significant shift in military culture and personal expression for servicemen.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
German police battle armed soldier in shootout
Shocking scenes unfold in Germany as police engage in dramatic shootout with a Bundeswehr soldier who opened fire on colleagues, leaving one with serious facial injuries in a quiet residential neighbourhood.
Soldier F spared as Troubles prosecutions end
Exclusive: Soldier F, the former paratrooper facing charges over Bloody Sunday deaths, will not stand trial as new legislation ends historical prosecutions from Northern Ireland conflict era.
Bloody Sunday 'Witch Hunt': Campaigners Condemn Prosecution
Exclusive: Family members and campaigners speak out against the decision to charge Soldier F over 1972 Bloody Sunday killings, calling it a politically motivated 'witch hunt' that undermines peace process promises.
Bloody Sunday Soldier F case jeopardised by evidence ruling
In a dramatic courtroom twist, the case against Soldier F for the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings faces collapse after the judge excluded crucial testimony about his alleged confession.
Veterans face prosecution over 1972 Londonderry incident
Two former British soldiers, known as Soldier A and Soldier C, will face prosecution for the 1972 killing of a man in Londonderry after a High Court judge dismissed their legal challenge against the decision.
Ex-soldier jailed for Derry terror offences
Ex-Royal Military Police soldier Dean Hardy, 38, receives 18-month sentence for terror offences after being caught in undercover operation in Londonderry. The former soldier admitted preparing terrorist acts and disseminating terrorist publications.
Soldier F Faces New Bloody Sunday Prosecution Bid
Exclusive: Fresh developments in the Bloody Sunday investigation as Soldier F, the former paratrooper at the centre of the 1972 Derry massacre, could face prosecution following new evidence revelations.
Soldier Cleared in Bloody Sunday Case After 50 Years
A former paratrooper in his seventies has been formally acquitted of two Bloody Sunday murders, bringing closure to a five-decade legal saga that has haunted Northern Ireland.
Bloody Sunday soldier found not guilty of murders
A former British soldier has been acquitted of two murders from the 1972 Bloody Sunday incident in Derry, concluding one of Northern Ireland's most significant legal proceedings.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Russian soldier blown up by own drone during surrender
Shocking footage emerges of a Russian conscript being deliberately killed by his own forces while attempting to surrender to Ukrainian troops in a harrowing display of the brutal tactics employed in the conflict.
Violent Athens protests at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Greek police clashed with demonstrators in central Athens during a protest that turned violent near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Riot officers deployed tear gas and water cannons as tensions escalated in Syntagma Square.
Soldier jailed 27 years for sextortion scam targeting 100 victims
A serving British Army soldier has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for masterminding a sophisticated sextortion scheme that preyed on nearly 100 victims worldwide, using fake female profiles to blackmail and manipulate.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border
In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Pentagon forces Netflix to remove gay soldier scene
US Defence Department pressures Netflix to edit Australian series Heartbreak High, removing a same-sex intimate moment involving a military character after uniform policy concerns.
Two young men die in separate North Queensland tragedies
Heartbreak grips North Queensland communities as two young men die in unrelated tragedies just hours apart in Townsville and Romilly Street, with authorities investigating both incidents.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
ADF soldier critically injured in training accident
A serious training accident during an ADF exercise in North Queensland has left one soldier with life-threatening injuries, sparking an urgent investigation into military safety protocols.
ADF Soldier Dies at Townsville Barracks - Investigation Underway
Australian Defence Force launches investigation after the sudden death of a soldier at Lavarack Barracks in North Queensland, with authorities confirming no suspicious circumstances.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
British teen soldier James Leipzig fought Nazis in WWII
The incredible journey of James Leipzig, who at just 15 years old lied about his age to join the British Army and fight against Nazi Germany in World War II.
Healey's tribute to Kenyan-British soldier transforms army policy
John Healey honours Private John Mbugua in emotional Commons address, pledging diversity reforms that will transform Britain's military recruitment and culture.
Ex-tank commander jailed for partner stabbing
Exclusive: Dean Bevan-Thomas, a former British Army tank commander, has been jailed for life after stabbing his partner 13 times in a vicious attack at their Cardiff home, leaving her fighting for survival.
Marine and lover guilty of soldier husband murder plot
A former Royal Marine and his lover are convicted for plotting to murder her soldier husband after taking out a £400,000 life insurance policy in a chilling betrayal.
Soldier's balcony death mystery leaves family seeking answers
The grieving family of a young soldier who fell to his death from a hotel balcony are calling for a fresh investigation after a coroner recorded an open conclusion, leaving crucial questions unanswered about the tragic incident.
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