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Category : Defence
Trump could oppose Falklands claim if UK defence spending not raised
US officials warn Donald Trump may review US support for Britain's Falklands claim if Andy Burnham fails to increase defence spending towards Nato's 5% pledge.
WW3 Conscription Refusers Could Face White Feather Shaming
Britons refusing WW3 conscription could face a humiliating public shaming ritual, echoing the WW1 White Feather Campaign, as PM Andy Burnham warns of an inevitable Russian attack.
Severe fines could punish Brits refusing conscription, expert warns
Brits who refuse conscription in the event of WW3 could face severe fines rather than prison, an expert has warned, citing Greek and Swiss examples.
Putin 'not seeking direct confrontation with Nato', say officials
Western officials believe Vladimir Putin wants to avoid direct confrontation with Nato despite Russia's dire warnings, dismissing threats as rhetoric designed to scare and deter.
Russia losing 6,000 more troops than it can recruit monthly, west says
Russia is losing about 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit, western officials say, despite acquiring 1,000 new soldiers daily.
UK warned against doing 'exactly what the Kremlin wants' after visit
Western officials warn the UK not to do 'exactly what the Kremlin wants' after Andy Burnham's Kyiv visit triggered repeated Russian threats of retaliation.
Russia warns UK 'playing with fire' over missile plans
Russia has warned it could strike UK targets inside and outside Ukraine in retaliation for British support, after the UK agreed to share Storm Shadow missile blueprints.
Burnham backs Ukraine but Britain unprepared for war risks
Andy Burnham has pledged 100% support for Ukraine, but Britain faces serious risks of Russian retaliation, including cyber-attacks and sabotage, with the military underfunded.
White feather shaming and tribunals await WW3 conscription refusers
If World War 3 breaks out, Britons refusing conscription could face public shaming with white feathers and court tribunals, as in past conflicts.
Trump Seeks $1T Navy Buildup Amid Iran Tensions
President Trump has called for a massive naval expansion to counter Iran, proposing a $1 trillion budget over a decade to rebuild the US fleet.
UEFA to Bring Criminal Claims Against FIFA's Infantino
UEFA is preparing criminal claims against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the 2026 World Cup sale, escalating the governance dispute.
UK-Ukraine Security Pact Signed Amid Russia War
Britain and Ukraine have signed a landmark security agreement, pledging military and financial support as Russia's war continues into its fifth year.
40 migrant children missing from UK asylum hotels not found
Forty unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who went missing from Home Office hotels remain unaccounted for, a parliamentary report reveals. 472 children went missing in total; 432 have been located.
Russia threatens UK military sites in 'outrageous' statement
Russia has threatened to strike UK military facilities in Ukraine and beyond if Kyiv uses British weapons against Russian territory, a Kremlin official has warned.
Germany may fund UK Trident to cut reliance on US
Germany is reportedly considering investing in Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent as part of efforts to reduce European reliance on Washington, with talks underway.
Kremlin Threatens Military Strikes on UK Over Ukraine Arms
The Kremlin has threatened military strikes on the UK if Ukraine uses British weapons against Russia, raising tensions.
Conscription would target unemployed graduates, historian says
A military historian says UK conscription would target unemployed graduates, while workers in defence industries and other key roles could be exempt.
Zelenskyy names two commanders for Donetsk fortress belt
Zelenskyy appointed Andrii Biletskyi and Denys Prokopenko to lead defences of Donetsk's 'fortress belt' cities amid Russian pressure on Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
Ukraine gets small batch of Patriots as Zelenskyy pleads for more
Ukraine has received a small number of US-made Patriot interceptors, President Zelenskyy said, without revealing quantity or supplier, as he continues to plead for more air defence missiles.
UK conscription age range for men if WW3 breaks out
Britain faces an 'inevitable' Russian attack, raising questions over the UK military conscription age range if WW3 breaks out. Here's what history shows.
Five key jobs exempt from UK conscription if WW3 breaks out
If WW3 breaks out, bakers, farmers, doctors, nurses and engineers could be spared conscription as vital roles, based on WW2 precedent.
UK Women's Conscription Age Range if WW3 Breaks Out
If WW3 breaks out, women could be conscripted in the UK. In WW2, all unmarried women and childless widows aged 20 to 30 were liable for call-up, per Parliament records.
Putin wrong to think NATO eastern flank is easy target
Analysis says Vladimir Putin would be wrong to think he could undermine Western support for Ukraine by targeting NATO's eastern flank, citing strong defences.
UK Conscription Refusal: Legal Routes and Public Shaming Risks
If WW3 breaks out, UK citizens can legally refuse conscription as conscientious objectors, but may face public shaming, historical precedent shows.
UK conscription age for men if WW3 breaks out
If World War 3 erupts, men aged 18 to 41 could be conscripted, based on WW2 rules. The UK government has urged better preparedness for conflict.
Burnham Defiant Over Russia Threats as War Fears Surge
Andy Burnham said Britain's support for Ukraine won't change after CIA chief John Ratcliffe's Moscow visit, amid warnings of an inevitable Russian attack on UK infrastructure.
Russia 'planning attack on UK' as 30 locations in the firing line
A UK security source warns Moscow is 'going to test' PM Andy Burnham with 'some sort of action' against UK interests, sparking concerns over drone factories and military supply chains.
UK told to stock up as home defence plans accelerated to 2030
The Cabinet Office has been told to speed up home defence planning, with public guidance on stockpiling food and water set for autumn.
UK accelerates home defence plans amid Russia threat
The UK Cabinet Office has been told to speed up planning for the home defence programme, with public guidance on stockpiling food and water expected this autumn.
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