Ex-Armed Forces Chief Warns UK Military on 'Brink of Disaster'
Former Royal Navy head Lord West warns UK armed forces on 'brink of disaster' due to chronic underinvestment, urging Government to clarify defence funding plans.
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UK Military Unprepared For War Warns Former Defence Secretary
UK's top military officer warns of most dangerous period, citing Russian threat and hollowed-out armed forces.
Is Trump’s Claim of a ‘95% Done’ Ukraine Deal Just Another Empty Assertion?
Trump claims Ukraine deal is 95% done, but Putin’s agreement remains elusive and peace indicators are scarce.
Senior Labour Figures Warn Against Cutting Welfare to Fund Defence Spending
Senior Labour figures warn Rachel Reeves against cutting welfare to fund defence spending, urging alternative funding sources.
North Sea Diver Survives 35 Minutes Without Oxygen After Computer Failure
Chris Lemons survived 35 minutes without oxygen after a computer failure severed his supply line during a North Sea dive.
Wreck of US Navy's Biggest WWI Loss Found Off UK Coast After 107 Years
British divers discover wreck of US Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, the largest US Navy loss of WWI, off Cornwall coast after 107 years.
‘Feels like an illusion’: inside post-Maduro Venezuela’s bewildering new era
Four months after Trump's raid, Venezuela experiences a bewildering political thaw with hope and trepidation amid Maduro's capture.
UK and Norway Launch Pact to Hunt Russian Spy Ships
UK and Norway sign Lunna House pact to create joint fleet tracking Russian submarines, protecting undersea cables amid rising Russian vessel sightings.
Lance Corporal James Freeman Named in Iraq Training Death
Lance Corporal James Freeman, 29, died in a training accident in Iraq during Operation Shader. Tributes describe him as larger than life and steadfastly dependable.
UK Considers Sending Mine-Hunting Drones to Strait of Hormuz
UK considers sending ships and mine-hunting drones to Strait of Hormuz as Ed Miliband says all options are on the table to reopen vital waterway.
Baba Vanga: How a Bulgarian Mystic’s 'Prophecies' Fuel Online Propaganda
Baba Vanga's supposed prophecies, including 2026 WW3 predictions, are often fabricated and used for propaganda, say experts.
Starmer Names New Armed Forces Minister After Resignations
Keir Starmer has appointed Louise Sandher-Jones as armed forces minister following the resignations of John Healey and Al Carns over defence funding.
Palantir’s Rise and Controversy: Why Critics Fear Its Role in the British State
Palantir's rapid expansion into UK public services sparks controversy over human rights and surveillance concerns.
Darpa Mind Control Weapon Programme Silent After Trials
Darpa's mind control weapon programme remains silent after brain-to-brain communication trials, raising ethical concerns.
Taiwan Test Fires Torpedo From Narwhal Submarine Amid China Tensions
Taiwan test fires torpedo from first domestically built submarine Narwhal, boosting deterrence amid China tensions.
UK Sends More Troops to Gulf Amid Iran Threat, Deflects Trump Criticism
UK sends 1,000 troops to Gulf as defensive measure against Iran, while defence secretary dismisses Trump's criticism of British military role.
US Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Reveal Mosquito Biological Weapon Tests
US House votes to demand Pentagon disclose tick biological weapon experiments from 1950-1975 and whether insects were released.
Ukraine Intel Chief Warns Putin Could Start World War 3 by 2027
Ukraine's intelligence chief claims Putin plans to invade Baltic states and strike Poland by 2027, potentially triggering World War 3.
Taiwan test fires torpedo from indigenous submarine amid China tensions
Taiwan test fires torpedo from indigenous submarine Narwhal, marking milestone in deterrence against China amid rising tensions.
Russia Threatens UK Military and Orders Nuclear Drills After 'Provocation'
Russia threatens UK military facilities and orders tactical nuclear drills after comments by UK and French officials on Ukraine.
US to pull 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war dispute
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid Iran war dispute, with threats to Italy and Spain over Strait of Hormuz support.
Abandoned British Military Town in Germany Reclaimed by Nature
Urban explorer finds abandoned British military town in Germany, once home to 12,000, now reclaimed by nature.
GCHQ Chief: 500,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler says Russia has lost 500,000 soldiers in Ukraine, warns of hybrid warfare and AI threats.
British Ex-Soldier Arrested in Ukraine on Suspicion of Spying for Russia
British ex-soldier arrested in Kyiv for allegedly spying for Russia while advising Ukraine's army; faces up to 12 years in prison.
Cameron Defends Bloody Sunday Apology as 'Proper' Ahead of 50th Anniversary
David Cameron defends his Bloody Sunday apology as 'proper' and 'direct' ahead of the 50th anniversary, as Taoiseach Micheál Martin prepares to lay a wreath.
Cardiff Doctor Died from Unsurvivable Brain Injury, Inquest Hears
Doctor Gary Jenkins died from an unsurvivable brain injury after an alleged attack in Cardiff's Bute Park, an inquest heard. Three charged with murder.
UK Urged to Prepare Citizen Army of 12 Million for Wartime Training
British Army chief calls for citizen army of 12 million amid warnings of war with Russia, urging training and preparation for conflict.
GCHQ Chief Says 500,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler says 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine, warning of hybrid threats and AI weaponisation.
Welsh Guards Sergeant Killed in Live-Fire Training Incident in Wales
A Welsh Guards sergeant died after a live-fire training incident at Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Investigation ongoing.
Cameron Issues Historic Apology for Bloody Sunday Killings
David Cameron apologises for Bloody Sunday killings, accepting Saville report findings that soldiers' actions were unjustified and unjustifiable.
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