US Raid Killed Syrian Undercover Agent in Error, Family Says
US raid in Syria mistakenly killed an undercover agent working against IS, family and officials say, highlighting coordination challenges.
Category : Defence
Good Morning Britain Hosts Announce 'Terrible' Breaking News on Thailand Crane Collapse
Good Morning Britain hosts announce breaking news of a crane collapse in Thailand killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens more.
Russian Jets Dangerously Intercept RAF Spy Plane
UK condemns Russian Su-27 and Su-35 jets flying dangerously close to unarmed RAF Rivet Joint spy plane over Black Sea in mid-April.
Russia May Stage Baltic Provocation to Test NATO, Sources Warn
NATO members warn Russia may stage a provocation in Baltic states or Poland to test alliance cohesion as Ukraine war pressures Kremlin.
MoD Releases Final UFO Files After 50 Years of Record Keeping
UK MoD releases final UFO files after 50 years, including reports of sightings and alleged alien contact, ending record-keeping as a waste of resources.
Trump Envoy Suggests Italy Replace Iran at 2026 World Cup
Trump envoy Paolo Zampolli suggests FIFA replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup to mend US-Italy ties.
Why America urgently needs a new antiwar movement – and how it can succeed
Jeremy Varon argues the US needs a new antiwar movement to prevent a repeat of the Iraq war, citing Trump's aggression in Venezuela.
Shapps Defends Superinjunction Over Afghan Data Leak, Says It Saved Lives
Grant Shapps defends superinjunction over Afghan data leak, saying it saved lives of 15,000 Afghans and British special forces.
RAF Typhoons Scrambled Over Russian Drone Threat Near Nato Airspace
RAF Typhoons scrambled from Romania to intercept Russian drones near Nato airspace, but did not engage as targets stayed in Ukraine.
Badenoch Warns UK Could Become Trump's 'Poodle' Without Defence Spending
Kemi Badenoch warns UK risks becoming Trump's 'poodle' without defence investment, criticises Reform UK and Starmer on national security.
Antwerp Port to Install Anti-Aircraft System Following Drone Incidents
Belgium to install Nasams air-defence system at Port of Antwerp by 2027 after drone disruptions.
Cartoon on Starmer's defence investment plan
Ben Jennings cartoon illustrates Keir Starmer's defence investment plan, highlighting political challenges and public spending priorities.
Families Pay Tribute to British Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Strike
Families of three British aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza pay tribute, calling them heroes who died helping others.
Starmer's Defence Plan Leaves UK Vulnerable as WWIII Risk Rises
Keir Starmer's rushed Defence Investment Plan, unveiled before the NATO summit, falls short by £13bn of MoD's request and has a £4.7bn unfunded gap, leaving the UK underprepared for potential conflict by 2030.
Starmer Defends Defence Spending as £5bn Shortfall Emerges
Keir Starmer clashed with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs over a £5bn shortfall in defence funding, blaming Tories for hollowing out armed forces.
Badenoch attacks Starmer over £5bn defence funding gap
Kemi Badenoch launched a scathing attack on Keir Starmer at PMQs, accusing him of a 'total dereliction of duty' over a £5 billion black hole in the Defence Investment Plan, leaving a 'mess' for successor Andy Burnham.
UK Defence Spending Boost: £15bn Over Four Years
PM Starmer unveils £15bn defence investment plan over four years, funded by cuts to energy, transport, and housing projects. Urges no extra borrowing.
UK PM Unveils £15bn Defence Boost, Cuts Other Projects
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces £15bn extra defence spending over four years, funded by cuts to energy, transport and housing, urging Labour MP Andy Burnham not to borrow more.
Starmer's Defence Plan Satisfies No One
Keir Starmer's delayed defence investment plan, announced at Malloy Aeronautics, fails to satisfy the military, allies, or even himself, as critics decry it as too little, too late.
UK Defence Plan Deepens Reliance on US, Critics Warn
Sir Keir Starmer's defence investment plan cuts civilian budgets while tying UK more closely to US, sparking concerns over sovereignty and strategic misalignment.
Starmer's Defence Plan Leaves Tough Choices for Burnham
Keir Starmer's defence investment plan leaves a £4.7bn shortfall for successor Andy Burnham, with military budgets falling short of Nato commitments by 2030.
Burnham Faces £4.7bn Defence Funding Gap After Starmer Plan
Andy Burnham must find £4.7bn for defence after Keir Starmer's £298bn plan leaves a funding gap, described by an ally as an 'unexploded bomb'.
Starmer Defends Defence Plan Amid Funding Gap Criticism
Keir Starmer defends his £298bn defence investment plan at PMQs despite criticism from Kemi Badenoch and allies of Andy Burnham, who say it leaves a £5bn funding gap.
Starmer Defends £15bn Defence Spending at PMQs
PM Keir Starmer defended the £15bn defence spending increase at PMQs, dismissing Conservative criticism as 'faux outrage' and insisting any Labour PM would back the plan.
King Charles Marks VJ Day 80th Anniversary With Address
King Charles will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a pre-recorded address, attending a remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Starmer Unveils £1bn Defence Boost Amid Criticism Over Pace of Spending
Starmer adds £1bn to defence budget amid criticism from former ministers and military figures over slow pace of spending increases.
MoD Faces £28bn Funding Shortfall, Top Military Chief Warns Starmer
MoD faces £28bn funding shortfall, top military chief warns PM Starmer, amid Ukraine deployment pledges and rising Russian aggression.
Hegseth Leads Pentagon Christian Service Praying for 'Overwhelming Violence' Against Enemies
Pete Hegseth prays for 'overwhelming violence' at Pentagon Christian service, sparking criticism over religion in the military.
Salisbury Poisoners' London Movements With Novichok
Two Russian suspects charged in absentia over novichok attack on Skripals; their movements from Gatwick to Salisbury detailed.
Tyneside Shipyard Welcomes Defence Investment Plan
Balaena chief executive Simon Gillett says £15bn Defence Investment Plan is a vote of confidence in Tyneside shipbuilding communities, with at least six new Royal Navy warships to be British-built.
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