China to Show Military Might at Parade with Anti-West Leaders
China hosts military parade with anti-West leaders, showcasing strength and challenging Western global order.
Category : Defence
British Army Officer Dies in Live Fire Training Incident in Northumberland
Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died during live fire training at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland. Tributes paid by colleagues.
Putin Visits Russia's Largest War Games Since Soviet Fall, Vows to Strengthen Army
Putin visits Russia's largest military exercise since Soviet era, involving 300,000 troops, vows to strengthen army amid tensions with NATO.
Trump announces 5,000 additional US troops for Poland in policy reversal
Trump announces 5,000 additional US troops for Poland, reversing earlier deployment pause, citing ties with President Nawrocki.
Starmer to Publish Defence Plan Despite Burnham's Plea
Keir Starmer plans to publish the Defence Investment Plan before the NATO summit, defying Andy Burnham's request to delay until he becomes PM, risking friction.
Labour MP Thornberry Accuses UK Government of Failing Palestinians
Labour MP Emily Thornberry criticises UK government for failing Palestinians, urging stronger action on Israel and Gaza ceasefire.
St George's Cross on Westbury White Horse Removed, Damage Assessment Underway
Red fabric forming St George's cross removed from Westbury White Horse; English Heritage assessing damage; police say no crime committed.
Ant Middleton Faces Legal Action Over Special Forces Social Media Posts
Ant Middleton faces MoD legal action for allegedly breaching confidentiality by discussing Special Forces past on social media.
British Ex-Soldier Denies Murder of Kenyan Woman Agnes Wanjiru
Ex-British soldier Robert Purkiss denies murdering Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru in 2012, faces extradition.
North Korea Loses 2000 Troops In Ukraine War, Seoul Says
South Korea says 2,000 North Korean troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, mostly in Kursk region.
Red Arrows Trooping the Colour Flypast Route and Timings Revealed
Red Arrows and RAF jets flypast route and timings for Trooping the Colour on June 13, starting at 1pm over Buckingham Palace.
Starmer: British Planes ‘In the Sky’ for Coordinated Defence Against Iran
Keir Starmer says British planes are in the sky as part of coordinated defence against Iran, while UK did not take part in initial strikes.
US Army Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Deported to Mexico by ICE
US Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Jose Barco deported to Mexico by ICE after serving 15 years for attempted murder.
Ukraine Denies Russian Encirclement in Pokrovsk as Street Fighting Intensifies
Ukraine denies Russian claims of encirclement in Pokrovsk as street fighting intensifies; Putin orders proposals for possible nuclear testing.
Trump Pledges Additional 5,000 Troops to Poland in Apparent U-Turn
Trump announces 5,000 extra US troops for Poland, reversing a Pentagon delay, as Nato tensions rise over Iran and Russia.
Bletchley Park's WW2 Role 'Over-Rated', Claims Official GCHQ History
New official history claims Bletchley Park's WW2 role is over-rated, but highlights GCHQ's crucial impact in the Falklands Conflict.
British Army Officer Dies in Live Fire Training Accident in Northumberland
Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died during live fire training at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland. Tributes describe him as a 'rising star'.
NATO Scrambles Fighter Jets During Russian Hypersonic Missile Attack on Ukraine
NATO scrambles fighter jets as Russia launches hypersonic missile attack on Ukraine, with Poland activating air defences. Casualties reported across multiple regions.
Israel Declares State of War After Hamas Launches Major Attack from Gaza
Israel declares war after Hamas launches major aerial and ground attack from Gaza, killing at least 100 Israelis and taking hostages.
Royal Navy Ship Confronts Chinese Warships in South China Sea
Royal Navy ship HMS Albion sails near Paracel Islands in South China Sea, challenging China's territorial claims. China accuses UK of provocation.
Rubio Unaware of Trump Intel Pick Pulte's Intelligence Background
Rubio says he never heard of Trump's intel pick Pulte in intelligence context, sparking concerns over qualifications.
RAF Jet Carrying Defence Secretary Suffers GPS Jamming Near Russian Border
RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary John Healey had GPS jammed for three hours near Russian border; similar incidents raise tensions with Russia.
GCHQ Unveils AI Cyber Shield to Counter Russian Threat
GCHQ announces plans for a national AI cyber shield to counter Russian threats, operational within five years.
Trump Proposes Closing Chemical Safety Board
Trump proposes cutting funding for Chemical Safety Board, sparking concerns over chemical disaster prevention in West Virginia.
Starmer Pushes Defence Plan Before Burnham Takes Over
Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer will unveil a defence investment plan at the NATO summit on July 7, before any successor like Andy Burnham can take office.
US Strike Kills Two in Pacific Drug Campaign as Pentagon Reports 130 Deaths
US military kills two in Pacific drug strike, 130 total deaths; also boards sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean as part of Venezuela oil quarantine.
Power Restored to Kyiv After Russian Drone Attacks
Power restored to 270,000 in Kyiv after Russian drone attacks; boy killed in Zaporizhzhia; Putin rows back on US relations; frozen assets discussed.
G7 Summit Opens With Calls for Peace in Ukraine Amid Drone Strikes
G7 leaders back Ukraine as drone strikes hit Russia; Kyiv monastery attacked; fuel crisis in Russia due to Ukrainian strikes.
Ukrainian Men Face 'Systemic' Sexual Torture in Russian Detention Centres, UN Finds
UN documents hundreds of cases of sexual torture against Ukrainian men in Russian detention, with survivors facing stigma and lack of support.
Air France and Airbus Guilty of Corporate Manslaughter for 2009 Crash
Paris appeals court finds Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter for 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228, with maximum fines of €225,000 each.
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