Einstein's Letter That Sparked Atomic Age to Be Auctioned
Einstein's 1939 letter to Roosevelt that sparked the Manhattan Project and atomic bomb creation is to be auctioned at Christie's in September 2024, expected to fetch over $4 million.
Category : Defence
Northamptonshire Chief Constable Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing Over Military Service Claims
Northamptonshire Chief Constable Nick Adderley faces gross misconduct proceedings over allegations he misrepresented his military service and wore a Falklands medal he did not earn.
South Korea Deploys Advanced Howitzers and Drones at Major Arms Fair
South Korea opens largest arms fair ADEX 2025, showcasing AI howitzers and suicide drones, as defence budget rises 8.2% amid regional tensions.
US Police Seize 280 Guns and Arrest 1,300 in World Cup Security Drive
US police seize 280 guns and arrest 1,300 in Operation Red Card to protect England fans at the World Cup in Dallas.
PM Lands in China Amid Espionage Concerns, Aims to Boost UK Economy
PM Starmer lands in China for talks, balancing economic ties with national security concerns over espionage and human rights.
Trump Quietly Withdraws National Guard from Democratic Cities After Court Defeats
Trump quietly withdraws National Guard from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland after court losses, ending costly deployments.
British Army To Get Remote Controlled Guns In £1bn Deal
British Army to get 72 remote-controlled howitzers in £1bn deal, boosting artillery capability and creating 500 UK jobs.
MoD Denies Staged Claims Over Marines Tanker Raid Footage
The MoD rejects accusations that Royal Marines' seizure of a Russian shadow fleet tanker was staged, as a Tory MP raises 'serious questions' about the footage's authenticity.
NATO Jets Scrambled to Intercept Russian Bombers Over Baltic Sea
NATO scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea, highlighting ongoing tensions.
Manneken Pis Gets New Welsh Guards Uniform to Honour Liberators
Manneken Pis receives new Welsh Guards uniform to commemorate 81st anniversary of Brussels' liberation from Nazi occupation.
Hegseth: UK special relationship with US meaningless unless it boosts defence
Pete Hegseth warns UK special relationship is meaningless without matching US military capabilities, urging allies to boost defence spending.
Starmer branded coward after Healey resigns defence role
John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary sparks criticism of Keir Starmer's leadership, with claims Britain prioritises welfare over defence amid global threats.
US Intervenes to Halt Construction of Suspected Chinese Military Facility in UAE
US intelligence detected secret Chinese military construction at UAE port; Biden intervened, work suspended.
AI Predicts UK at High War Risk by 2036, Calls for Defence Boost
AI predicts UK faces high war risk by 2036 due to hybrid threats; experts call for defence boost and public awareness.
Russian Marines Train in -30°C Snow Near Arctic Border
Russian marines train in -30°C snow near Murmansk, showcasing Arctic combat readiness amid rising tensions.
Massive Russian Strike Plunges Kyiv Into Darkness, Injures 20
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv injures 20, causes blackouts; Zelenskyy condemns 'cynical' strike on energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Tanker in Russian Port, Causing Casualties
Ukrainian drone strike hits tanker in Russian port, causing casualties. Russian strikes wound 32 in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy pushes EU plan on frozen assets.
Two Men Convicted of Spying for China in Landmark UK Case
UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong official convicted of spying for China, first such convictions in British history.
Rachel Reeves to Approve £1bn Leonardo Helicopter Deal, Saving 3,000 Jobs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to approve £1bn Leonardo helicopter deal, saving 3,000 jobs at Yeovil factory, replacing RAF's ageing Puma fleet.
ISIS Uses AI to Recruit British Jihadists, MI5 and MI6 on Alert
ISIS uses AI to recruit British jihadists, alarming MI5 and MI6. Fresh recruitment campaign targets youngsters via social media.
Rifles Regiment Endures Brutal Bayonet Training in New Documentary
Channel 5 documentary follows The Rifles regiment through brutal bayonet training and Top Dog competition as they prepare for potential deployment to Ukraine.
Zelensky to Visit UK for New Defence Pact with Ukraine
UK PM Starmer to host Zelensky for new defence pact, including AI centre and drone cooperation, amid global instability.
UK Unveils Gap Year Military Scheme for Under-25s
UK Ministry of Defence launches pilot gap year scheme for under-25s, offering paid placements in army, navy, and RAF from March 2026.
Einstein's letter that sparked the atomic bomb to be auctioned for millions
Einstein's 1939 letter to Roosevelt that sparked the Manhattan Project and atomic bomb is to be auctioned at Christie's for over $4 million.
Pentagon Blocks Ukraine from Using US Missiles for Deep Strikes Inside Russia
Pentagon blocks Ukraine from using US long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia, part of Trump's effort to push Putin into peace talks.
How US Captured Maduro in 148-Minute Raid
US captured Venezuelan President Maduro in a 148-minute raid involving 150 aircraft and months of intelligence planning.
Thousands of Poles Forcibly Conscripted by Nazis Later Fought for Allies
Thousands of Poles forcibly conscripted into the Wehrmacht later fought for the Allies, as highlighted by historians.
Up to 200 Ex-Soldiers and Police Face Troubles Investigations
Up to 200 ex-soldiers and police face Troubles investigations as MoD and Northern Ireland Office split over amnesty for historical offences.
Pentagon Leak Inquiry Derailed by False Wiretap Claims, Sources Say
Pentagon leak inquiry disrupted by senior adviser Justin Fulcher's false NSA wiretap claims, leading to firings and leadership vacuum.
First Female Soldier Passes Parachute Regiment Resilience Test
Private Addy Carter becomes first female soldier to pass UK Parachute Regiment's gruelling P Company entry test, earning maroon beret.
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