UK should consider resuming talks on EU defence pact, Starmer says
Keir Starmer says UK should consider rejoining EU defence pact Safe, citing need for Europe to step up on security amid Trump threats.
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Venezuela Victory at World Baseball Classic Overshadowed by US Militarism
Venezuela beats US in World Baseball Classic final; American team criticised for militaristic gestures amid political tensions.
Colombia and Ecuador to Receive Survivors of US Strike on Drug Submarine
US sends two survivors of Caribbean drug submarine strike to Colombia and Ecuador for prosecution, avoiding military detention legal issues.
Scott Morrison Rebukes Defence Minister Over Rape Allegation Reporting Failure
PM Morrison rebukes Defence Minister Reynolds for not reporting a 2019 rape allegation; Reynolds apologises to victim Brittany Higgins.
MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Interpreters in UK
MoD data breach exposes email addresses of over 250 Afghan interpreters, risking their lives; investigation launched.
US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Marinera With UK Help
US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in Atlantic with UK help, amid allegations of sanctions evasion and possible weapons smuggling.
Trump Says US 'Armada' Heading to Middle East as Iran Protest Death Toll Exceeds 5,000
Trump says US armada heads to Middle East amid Iran tensions; protest death toll exceeds 5,000 according to activists.
US Marines Withdrawn from Los Angeles After Controversial Deployment
700 US Marines withdrawn from Los Angeles after controversial deployment against local objections, with state officials calling it provocative.
Russian Jet in Near Miss with RAF Spy Plane Over Black Sea
UK condemns Russian Su-27 and Su-35 jets flying within metres of unarmed RAF Rivet Joint spy plane over Black Sea in two dangerous incidents.
US to ‘run’ Venezuela after raid captures Maduro, Trump says
Trump says US will temporarily run Venezuela after capturing President Maduro in a raid, sparking condemnation at home and abroad.
Bomb disposal veteran secures six-figure payout over PTSD battle
Former bomb disposal expert reaches six-figure PTSD compensation deal with MoD after breakdown in 2004.
Pentagon Press Rules Spark Free Speech Concerns Among Major News Outlets
US news organisations refuse to sign new Pentagon media rules, citing concerns over free press and ability to report independently.
RAF Typhoons Strike Islamic State Target In Syria
RAF Typhoons and French jets strike Islamic State weapons storage site in Syria, with no civilian casualties reported.
UK Supports US Seizure of Russian Tanker in Atlantic
UK assists US in seizing Russian-flagged Venezuelan oil tanker in Atlantic, highlighting geopolitical tensions.
Hegseth Attacks Media Over Iran War Coverage; Trump Calls Leaders 'Scumbags'
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attacks media over Iran war coverage; President Trump calls Iranian leaders 'scumbags'.
Trump Says He Would Encourage Russia to Attack NATO Allies Who Underpay
Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies who underpay, drawing White House and NATO rebuke.
MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Interpreter Emails
MoD data breach exposes emails of over 250 Afghan interpreters, risking their safety; investigation launched.
Cuba Confirms 32 Officers Killed in US Raid in Venezuela
Cuba confirms 32 officers killed in US raid in Venezuela; Maduro captured, faces US court.
Von der Leyen Warns Against 'Carving Up' Ukraine Amid US-Led Peace Push
EU's von der Leyen warns against carving up Ukraine as US pushes peace plan; Russia shows no willingness to end war.
US Forces Capture Maduro; Trump Eyes Venezuela Oil
US forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a raid; Trump announces temporary US control and oil infrastructure plans.
UK and France Pledge Troops to Ukraine After Ceasefire
UK and France pledge to deploy troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire, signing a trilateral declaration in Paris. Russia opposes Nato presence.
Japan Sets 2031 Missile Deadline for Island Near Taiwan
Japan to deploy surface-to-air missiles to Yonaguni island near Taiwan by 2031, escalating tensions with China.
Bipartisan US Bill Seeks to Block Trump's Tariffs on Nato Allies
US lawmakers from both parties move to block Trump's threatened tariffs on Nato allies over Greenland purchase demand.
Trump Says He Would Encourage Russia to Attack NATO Allies Who Don't Pay Enough
Donald Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies who don't pay enough, drawing rebukes from the White House and NATO.
Pete Hegseth Faces Most Serious Crisis of Tenure as Defence Secretary
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces twin crises over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean and mishandling of classified intelligence, but retains Trump's support.
Sunak Sinks New Royal Yacht Plan in Favour of Ocean Surveillance Ship
Rishi Sunak scraps Boris Johnson's £250m royal yacht plan, prioritising defence with an ocean surveillance ship amid Ukraine war and spending cuts.
Women Could Be Conscripted If UK Goes to War, Poll Suggests
72% of Britons support conscripting women if war breaks out, as UK army shrinks to smallest since Napoleonic era. NATO countries like Denmark already include women.
Ukraine Denies Drone Strike on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Calls It Russian Propaganda
Ukraine denies drone strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, calling it Russian propaganda; IAEA expresses concern.
Kim Jong-un Agrees to Shut Down Missile Test Site After Summit
Kim Jong-un agrees to close Tongchang-ri missile site after summit with Moon Jae-in, pledging denuclearisation steps and inter-Korean cooperation.
Ukraine Denies Targeting Putin's Residence in Drone Attack, Accuses Russia of Swaying Trump
Ukraine denies Russian claim of drone attack on Putin's residence, accusing Moscow of trying to sway Trump amid peace talks.
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