Britain's £28bn Defence Black Hole Explained
The UK Ministry of Defence confronts a £28bn funding gap over four years. We examine the causes, from rising costs to new threats, and what it means for national security. Read the full analysis.
The UK Ministry of Defence confronts a £28bn funding gap over four years. We examine the causes, from rising costs to new threats, and what it means for national security. Read the full analysis.
French and German presidents deliver stark warnings on US foreign policy under Trump, fearing the collapse of the rules-based international order. Read their full statements and analysis.
French President Emmanuel Macron issues a stark warning about a strategic shift in US foreign policy, suggesting Washington is distancing itself from traditional allies. Read the full analysis.
French President Emmanuel Macron cautions that the United States is shifting its strategic focus, potentially leaving European allies to reassess their own defence and diplomatic postures. Read the full analysis.
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen urges President Trump to cease threats over Greenland after he reiterated a desire to acquire the territory for its strategic defence value. Read the latest diplomatic developments.
Cagdas Baybasin, son of infamous drug lord Abdullah Baybasin, was shot multiple times in Germany. The attack is feared to be linked to a long-running gang war that has spilled over from London. Read the latest on this developing crime story.
Cagdas Baybasin, son of Turkish drug lord Abdullah Baybasin, was shot multiple times in Germany. The attack raises fears of escalation in the bloody Hackney Bombers vs Tottenham Turks feud. Read the latest.
Huseyin Baybasin, dubbed Europe's Escobar, could be freed. His gang was linked to a girl's shooting and over a dozen UK murders. Read the latest.
Russia launched a massive air assault on Kyiv using strategic bombers and missiles, leaving a third of the city without heating. NATO fighters were scrambled for a second day as Zelensky prepares for peace talks with Trump.
NATO fighter jets intercepted Russian Tu-95 'Bear' bombers over the Norwegian Sea in a Christmas Day provocation. Read the full details of the incident and its context.
RAF Typhoons were launched to monitor Russian nuclear-capable bombers on a long-range Christmas Day mission over the Norwegian Sea. Follow the latest defence updates.
Discover how the classic board game Settlers of Catan, with over 40 million sold, sharpens strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and resilience for real-world challenges.
Discover how the classic board game Settlers of Catan, launched in 1995, helps develop resilience, negotiation, and strategic thinking for real-world challenges. A fun alternative to festive monotony.
Vladimir Putin pledges 'uninterrupted' fuel supply to India during Delhi summit. Discover the key outcomes of the talks shaping global diplomacy. Read more.
Putin's Delhi visit yielded a 2030 economic pact and oil assurances, but concrete defence agreements were absent. Discover the key outcomes and geopolitical tightrope.
Kyiv refutes Putin's claim of control over Pokrovsk as fierce house-to-house fighting continues. Analysis reveals the strategic stakes for the Donbas region. Read the latest.
NATO scrambles fighter jets after Putin deploys nuclear-capable bombers over the Baltic Sea, while insisting he has 'no intention of attacking Europe'. Read the full analysis.
Strategic planning for the 2026 bank holidays could secure you 58 days off work using just 28 days of annual leave. Discover the dates you need to book for maximum time off.
Gunmen and suicide bombers attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least three people. Security forces have cordoned off the area. Read the latest updates.
Experts warn Trump's administration is following the authoritarian playbook used by Putin and Erdoğan. Learn how civil society can resist government repression through strategic nonviolence.
RAF Typhoons intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers in dramatic North Sea confrontation as NATO forces respond to Putin's escalating aerial threats near UK territory.
Bahrain and UAE strengthen diplomatic ties with European nations, signalling major geopolitical realignment as global influence patterns evolve
Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers conducted patrols over the Sea of Japan as Moscow flexes military muscle amid ongoing tensions with Western powers.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secures crucial agreements with Oman during landmark visit, expanding Ankara's influence across the Gulf region amid shifting global alliances.
Vladimir Putin has personally supervised large-scale nuclear strike exercises involving intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers, as tensions between Russia and the West reach dangerous new heights.
Former Trump budget director Russ Vought advocates for revolutionary space-based missile defence system, echoing Reagan's Strategic Defence Initiative in new policy blueprint.
Russian forces stationed on Snake Island face devastating Ukrainian strikes as Kyiv's precision weapons turn the strategic outpost into a deadly trap, new intelligence reveals.
Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly exploring the potential sale of studio assets as part of a major strategic review, signalling significant changes ahead for the entertainment giant.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets were urgently launched from RAF Coningsby to intercept two Russian long-range bombers approaching UK airspace near Suffolk, in a tense aerial confrontation.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump forge strategic alliance on critical minerals, positioning Australia as key supplier to US defence and tech sectors while navigating diplomatic tensions.