Nato Jets Scrambled to Intercept Russian Bombers and Fighters Over Baltic
Nato jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea on Monday, with French Rafales leading a multinational response.
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Houthi Prime Minister Killed in Alleged Israeli Airstrike
Israeli airstrike kills Houthi prime minister Ahmed al-Rahawi in Sana'a, along with several ministers, escalating conflict.
Mother Reveals Final Words of Son Killed in US Venezuela Operation
Mother of Venezuelan soldier killed in US operation shares his final words and grief over loss.
Labour Defence Plan Unravels as Minister Admits Housing Shift
Defence minister Luke Pollard concedes housing funds moved to readiness, sparking criticism that Labour's £15bn defence plan is unravelling within 24 hours.
Blue Origin Vows to Fly Again This Year After New Glenn Explosion
Blue Origin says New Glenn will fly again by year-end after May launchpad explosion, with Nasa support to keep Artemis III on track.
UK Defence Boost 'Too Little, Too Late' to Deter Russia
Keir Starmer's £15bn defence boost is branded 'too little, too late' as critics warn Britain may not be ready to face Russia, with spending plans falling short of military needs.
Swinney: Glasgow 'looking great' for 2026 Commonwealth Games
John Swinney says Glasgow is 'looking great' despite ongoing renovation works in the city centre as it prepares to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which were relocated from Victoria, Australia.
Defence Secretary confident Burnham will invest in forces
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis expressed confidence that Andy Burnham will fund defence despite a £4.7 billion gap in the Defence Investment Plan, which includes a £15 billion uplift.
Starmer Axes Road Projects for Defence: Experts Furious
Keir Starmer diverts £700m from road projects to defence spending, cutting East Midlands schemes. Experts blast the move as roads face £18.62bn backlog.
Russian Attack on NATO Could Happen Within a Year
Dutch defence experts warn that Russia could launch a limited war against NATO within a year of ending its Ukraine invasion, as Europe enters a dangerous 'grey area' between peace and conflict.
Starmer's Defence Cuts Leave Britain Vulnerable
Keir Starmer's defence plan cuts crucial military assets and delays spending, effectively inviting a Russian attack before 2030 readiness, critics argue.
US submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth confirms
US submarine sinks Iranian warship Iris Dena off Sri Lanka, killing over 80; Hegseth clarifies torpedo claim.
Starmer Faces PMQs Amid Defence Funding Gap for Burnham
Keir Starmer faces PMQs after announcing £15bn Defence Investment Plan, leaving £4.7bn funding gap for leadership front-runner Andy Burnham to plug by 2026.
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Disarmament Deadline Looms
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as deadline to disarm Hezbollah nears, violating ceasefire; Lebanese officials say disarmament nearly complete.
Thailand Launches Airstrikes Along Disputed Cambodian Border, Breaking Fragile Ceasefire
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia after a soldier's death, breaking a Trump-brokered ceasefire and causing civilian casualties and mass evacuations.
US Airstrikes Target Islamic State Militants in Nigeria, Trump Says
US airstrikes target Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, Trump says, amid ongoing security cooperation with Nigerian authorities.
British Embassy Spy Snared by Berlin Sting, Court Hears
British embassy security guard David Ballantyne Smith caught in Berlin sting after passing secrets to Russia, court hears.
Second UK F-35 Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Japan
A British F-35B stealth jet made an emergency landing in Japan due to a technical fault, the second such incident in two months.
Forgetting the apocalypse: why our nuclear fears faded – and why that’s dangerous
The fading memory of nuclear fear from Hiroshima to today, and why Putin's threats demand we remember the apocalypse.
Starmer Grilled at PMQs Over Defence Plan Black Hole
Sir Keir Starmer faces a brutal PMQs grilling from Kemi Badenoch over a £15bn defence investment plan that has a £4.7bn black hole, with questions over Andy Burnham's budget.
UK £15bn Defence Plan: Shift to AI, Drones, Fewer Troops
Britain unveils a £15bn defence plan shifting investment towards AI, drones, and autonomous warfare, reducing troop reliance while boosting tech. The Royal Navy becomes a 'Hybrid Navy' with uncrewed platforms.
London chef who fought for Ukraine says war transformed his cooking and life
Ukrainian chef Eugene Korolev on fighting in the war, foraging for ingredients, and opening a London restaurant with a mission to promote Ukrainian cuisine.
Trump Launches Major Strikes on ISIS in Syria as Epstein Files Released
Trump launches large-scale strikes on ISIS in Syria, coinciding with release of 300,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein files.
British Tourists Rescued From Flooded Minibus in Tenerife Storm
British tourists trapped in sinking minibus during Tenerife storm; all rescued unharmed amid red weather warning.
Experts Warn Hegseth's Iran War Briefings Could Mislead Trump
Experts and officials warn Defense Secretary Hegseth's optimistic Iran war briefings may mislead President Trump, as concerns grow over faulty assessments.
Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies aged 105
Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of the last Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105. He served as a navy musician on USS Dobbin during the 1941 attack.
US Passes $901bn Defence Bill with Ukraine Support
US Senate passes $901bn defence bill with Ukraine support, European security provisions, and troop pay rise.
US Military Faces Steep Learning Curve Against Iran’s Drone Swarms
US military struggles to counter Iran's cheap drone swarms, facing cost and effectiveness challenges despite high interception rates.
Thailand Launches Airstrikes Along Disputed Cambodia Border After Ceasefire Collapses
Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia border after ceasefire collapse kills five, displaces thousands.
Labour blasted for prioritising benefits over defence plan
Labour's defence investment plan falls short of NATO targets, with critics blasting the party for refusing to cut welfare to fund the military. The £15bn package is below the £28bn needed and leaves the UK vulnerable.
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