Belarus balloons close Vilnius Airport in hybrid attack
Lithuania accuses Belarus of a cynical hybrid attack as smuggler balloons shut Vilnius Airport. Read the latest on escalating tensions and the €1m defence plan.
Category : Defence
Hegseth's Franklin the Turtle meme draws publisher's ire
Canadian publisher Kids Can Press condemns US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for using its beloved Franklin the Turtle character to justify lethal airstrikes. The incident follows allegations of potential war crimes in the Caribbean.
Ukraine Denies Russia Has Captured Strategic Pokrovsk
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.
Putin warns Europe he is 'ready' for war amid peace talks
Vladimir Putin issues stark warning to Europe as peace talks with US envoy falter. Plus: British ex-soldier detained in Ukraine for alleged FSB spying and a surge in Russian missile attacks.
Putin: Russia 'Ready for War' with Europe Now
Vladimir Putin declares Russia prepared for immediate conflict with Europe if provoked, during talks with US envoys on Ukraine. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Trump's late-night posting spree and Venezuela strike defence
Donald Trump posted over 160 times on Truth Social in one night as the White House defended a second strike on a Venezuelan boat. Read the latest on the administration's controversies.
US Radar in Tobago Fuels Venezuela Crisis Fears
Trinidad & Tobago's PM admits to 100 US marines and a military radar on island, sparking fears the Caribbean is being drawn into US-Venezuela tensions. Read the full analysis.
US Admiral to Brief Lawmakers Over Caribbean Strike
A US Navy admiral will brief lawmakers on a controversial Caribbean Sea strike that killed survivors. Bipartisan concerns mount over legality. Read the latest developments.
Russian Troops Arrive in Pokrovsk, Ukraine
Russian military units have been filmed entering the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, marking a significant territorial advance. Watch the footage and analysis of the frontline developments.
White House distances defence secretary from drug boat strike
The White House has stated a US Navy commander, not Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat. Read the full details and political fallout.
UK Trainer Held in Ukraine for 'Russian Sabotage'
A British military instructor in Ukraine has been arrested, accused of supplying firearms for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence. Read the shocking details.
Ex-British Forces Member Held in Ukraine as Spy Suspect
A former British armed forces member has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia. The investigation was coordinated with UK intelligence. Read the latest details.
Russian tanker attacked off Turkish coast, crew safe
A Russian-flagged vessel carrying sunflower oil was reportedly hit by a kamikaze drone in the Black Sea. All 13 crew are safe as Turkey warns against targeting commercial shipping. Read the latest.
US and Russia Threaten to Resume Nuclear Testing
The US and Russia have threatened to resume nuclear weapons testing, jeopardising a key global security norm. Experts warn this could trigger a dangerous new arms race.
Nato mulls aggressive approach against Russia
Nato considers a tougher line against Russia after European attacks. Plus: NHS approves new cancer treatment, cyclone death toll rises, and MP slams 'farcical' trial. Get the full briefing.
DC Shooting: Guardsman in Serious Condition, Suspect Charged
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains seriously injured after a shooting near the White House. Get the latest updates on his condition and the federal charges.
Pentagon Fury as Admiral Named in 'War Crime' Strike Row
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after a second US strike killed survivors in the Caribbean. Admiral Frank Mitchell Bradley named as responsible, sparking Pentagon revolt and war crime accusations. Read the full investigation.
Ukraine troops doubt Russia peace pact will bring lasting security
Exhausted Ukrainian soldiers express deep scepticism that any negotiated peace with Russia will prevent a future invasion, highlighting concerns over manpower and Western aid. Read the frontline perspective.
Russia Claims Key Victory in Ukraine Ahead of US Peace Talks
Moscow declares its most significant battlefield gain in over a year with the capture of Pokrovsk, as Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Russia for pivotal discussions with Vladimir Putin.
White House defends second strike that killed survivors
The White House confirms a second military strike killed two survivors of a suspected drug boat. Press secretary defends action as legal, but experts allege potential war crimes. Read the full report.
Mobile Brain Scanners for UK Troops in £3.1m Breakthrough
British frontline troops will receive mobile brain scans to measure blast damage in a world-first medical advancement. The £3.1m project aims to solve the mystery of long-term brain injury.
Nato Considers Aggressive Response to Russian Hybrid Attacks
Nato is exploring a more aggressive stance, including potential pre-emptive action, to deter Russian hybrid warfare attacks across Europe. Read the latest analysis.
Nato mulls 'aggressive' new stance against Russian attacks
Nato is exploring a more aggressive, pre-emptive approach to deter Russian hybrid attacks, including drone incursions and cyberattacks. Read the latest on the alliance's strategic shift.
Admiral ordered second strike killing drug boat survivors
The White House confirms an admiral ordered a second strike that killed two survivors of a suspected drug boat. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces war crime allegations. Read the latest developments.
Hegseth posts AI Franklin image amid war crimes allegations
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shares AI image of Franklin the Turtle firing missiles, as he faces allegations of ordering extrajudicial killings in drug boat strikes. Read the full story.
SAS troops refuse Afghan war crimes inquiry evidence
Scores of Special Forces soldiers are declining to give evidence to a war crimes inquiry over fears of self-incrimination. Read the latest on the high-stakes investigation.
SA Radio Host in Court Over Russia Recruitment
A South African radio presenter faces charges of recruiting men to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Police warn of social media scams luring citizens into the war zone. Read the full investigation.
NATO Considers Pre-emptive Action Against Russian Hybrid Attacks
A senior NATO official warns the alliance may adopt a more aggressive, pre-emptive stance to deter Russian hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks and infrastructure sabotage. Read the latest on the escalating security crisis.
Hegseth War Crime Probe Over Caribbean Strike
Pentagon leader Pete Hegseth faces a bipartisan investigation over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean, responding with a controversial children's book meme. Read the full story.
NATO weighs pre-emptive action against Russian cyber attacks
NATO's top commander warns reactive stance is failing against Russian sabotage and cyber attacks. The alliance now debates a more aggressive, proactive defence strategy.
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