Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Seen as Strategic Gift to Putin
Trump's Ukraine peace plan, drafted without Ukraine or Europe, would reward Russia, weaken Ukraine's defenses, and compromise its sovereignty, critics say.
Category : Defence
Starmer Warns Of War On Two Fronts At Defence Summit
Starmer says West faces 'war on two fronts' in Ukraine and Middle East at defence summit in Finland, announces UK will intercept Russian shadow fleet ships.
UK Plans £1.5bn Investment in Six New Weapons Factories to Bolster Defence
UK to invest £1.5bn in six new weapons factories as part of strategic defence review to boost munitions stockpiles and deter adversaries.
Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Press Rules Face Widespread Rejection
Pete Hegseth's Pentagon press rules face widespread rejection from major news outlets, with only OANN agreeing to comply.
Trump Claims Chicagoans Chant 'Bring In Trump' Amid Teen Violence
Trump claims Chicago residents chant 'bring in Trump' after teen shootings, calls for federal troops amid clash with local officials.
Hegseth Blocks Navy Promotions of Women and Black Officers
Pete Hegseth removes women and Black officers from navy promotion list, sparking controversy over merit-based rules and diversity in the US military.
Czech President Urges Nato to 'Show Its Teeth' Against Russian Provocations
Czech President Petr Pavel urges Nato to take firm action against Russian provocations, including shooting down jets and asymmetric measures.
Four Arrested After Palestine Action Vandalism at RAF Brize Norton
Four arrested after Palestine Action damages Voyager aircraft at RAF Brize Norton; group faces proscription.
Royal Navy Orders Two Alcohol-Free Days Weekly for Sailors
Royal Navy orders sailors to have at least two alcohol-free days per week, limiting intake to 14 units, to meet health targets and improve operational readiness.
Caribbean Workers' Vital WWII Contribution Revealed in New Film
New film reveals how Caribbean workers built WWII bases, securing Allied victory, yet received little recognition.
Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in Chicago
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's national guard deployment in Chicago, citing no evidence of rebellion.
Seized Russian Tanker Marinera Arrives in Moray Firth After US-UK Raid
Russian tanker Marinera, seized by US and UK forces, arrives in Moray Firth after alleged sanctions violation.
Officer Cadet, 21, Found Dead at Sandhurst Military Academy
A 21-year-old officer cadet was found dead at Sandhurst military academy; police treat death as unexplained but not suspicious.
Putin Warns of ‘New Level of Escalation’ If Tomahawk Missiles Supplied to Ukraine
Putin warns Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would escalate conflict; US may not supply them; Zelenskyy warns Europe of Russian aggression.
Experts Dismiss China 'Debt-Trap' Claims in Pacific but Warn of Risks
Lowy Institute report says China not engaged in debt-trap diplomacy in Pacific, but warns of risks from large-scale lending and weak institutions.
Fire Damage and Toilet Woes Plague USS Gerald R Ford on Extended Deployment
Fire damage and clogged toilets plague USS Gerald R Ford during extended deployment, with repairs planned in Crete.
Ukraine Strikes Secret Russian Laser-Carrying Warplane
Ukraine strikes Russian A-60 laser-carrying warplane at Taganrog airfield; Russia hits Kyiv power plants; peace talks continue.
British Army Could Only Seize Small Town Warns Former General
Former General Sir Richard Barrons warns British Army so depleted it could only seize a small market town, amid global tensions and defence funding delays.
Unemployed Graduates Could Be Targeted for Conscription If WW3 Breaks Out, Expert Warns
Historian David Swift warns unemployed graduates could be targeted for conscription if WW3 breaks out, while key industry workers may be exempt.
Nearly Half of Australians Fear Foreign Military Attack Within Five Years, Study Finds
ANU study finds nearly half of Australians fear foreign military attack within five years, with sharp rise in anxiety among 18-24 year olds.
Five Groups Exempt from UK Conscription If Called Up
Five groups most likely to be called up if UK brings back conscription amid rising global tensions and dwindling military numbers.
UK 'A Sitting Duck' Against Russian Threat, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK lacks a plan to defend itself from attack; government pledges new arms factories and jobs amid Russian threat.
Aer Lingus Flight Declares Emergency at 37,000ft and Diverts to Gatwick
Aer Lingus flight EI680 declared a medical emergency at 37,000ft and diverted to London Gatwick. The Airbus A320neo landed safely and later continued to Geneva.
Storm Therese Batters Canary Islands, Leaving Brits Stranded at Tenerife Airport
Storm Therese causes chaos in Canary Islands, flooding, power outages, and rescues as Brits stranded at Tenerife airport.
UK Navy Foils Russian Submarine Threats to Undersea Cables
UK defence secretary reveals Royal Navy tracked and deterred Russian submarines surveying undersea cables in North Atlantic operation.
All Eight Sons Served: The Everton Brothers of World War One
All eight Everton brothers volunteered for World War One; King George V thanked their parents. One was killed, seven survived.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery with British Storm Shadow Missiles
Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery with British Storm Shadow missiles; Zelenskyy holds talks with Trump envoys; Russian activist sentenced; Mariupol theatre to reopen.
Veterans Condemn Hegseth’s ‘Insulting’ Address to Top Military Brass
Veterans and former generals condemn Pete Hegseth’s speech to top military brass as insulting, egotistical, and dangerous, criticising its tone and timing.
Calls to UK veterans mental health helpline double amid Afghanistan crisis
Calls to UK veterans mental health helpline double as Afghanistan crisis triggers trauma, with Combat Stress reporting 125% increase on some days.
FBI Under Kash Patel 'Paralysed by Fear', Leaked Report Claims
Leaked report alleges FBI Director Kash Patel is 'in over his head', leading an agency paralysed by fear and low morale, based on 24 insider accounts.
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