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UK and NATO Allies Hold Routine Talks on Arctic Security Amid Greenland Deployment Reports
UK and its NATO allies held routine discussions regarding security in the Arctic region. The talks come amid reports of military deployments near Greenland, raising concerns over expanding strategic i...
Iranian-linked Scottish accounts fall silent again
A network of social media accounts pretending to support Scottish independence has ceased activity, coinciding with recent internet disruptions in Iran. This pattern suggests the Iranian government ma...
Mandelson calls Epstein friendship a ‘terrible mistake’ but stops short of apologizing to victims
Charles Mandelson, former U.K. ambassador to the U.S., admitted to the BBC that maintaining a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein was a mistake, but avoided directly apologizing to his victims. This admis...
Phil Prosser named next Chief of Defence Logistics
Major General Phil Prosser CBE has been approved by King Charles III to become the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support in October 2026 with a promotion to lieutenant general. He will succeed V...
Elon Musk blasts ‘prison island’ UK in showdown over Grok AI sexual images
Elon Musk criticized the UK government for threatening to restrict access to X due to sexualized images of women and children generated by his Grok AI tool. He accused the UK of being fascist, suppres...
How the U.K. Is Undermining US Indo-Pacific Security
The National Interest discusses the potential impact of Parliament's review regarding the Chagos Islands' transfer to Mauritius on U.S. access to the Diego Garcia base....
Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January
The Ministry of Defence has announced that no weapon system has been chosen for the Royal Navy's planned uncrewed helicopter yet. The Proteus demonstrator is expected to achieve its first flight this ...
1 dead in UK, 100,000 French homes without power as storms batter Europe
A person died as a result of heavy winds from Storm Goretti hitting the UK, with over 100,000 homes lacking power in France. Across Europe, at least 15 deaths have occurred due to weather-related inci...
UK keeps combat drone plans under wraps
The UK Ministry of Defence has refused to disclose details about its plans for an air-launched collaborative unmanned combat aerial vehicle due to commercial and security reasons....
UK bans US Muslim preacher Shadee Elmasry for praising resistance against Israel
The UK has banned American Muslim preacher Dr. Shadee Elmasry from entering the country due to social media posts which have criticized Western support for Israel. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood cance...
Eleanor Loran: ‘I believe in building empathy, tolerance and kindness’
Eleanor Loran, a senior administrator at The British School in Tokyo, discusses the importance of international education for fostering empathy, tolerance, and kindness among students. She addresses t...
Israel Recognizes Somaliland’s Independence
Israel has become the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, which declared separation from Somalia over three decades ago. The region was initially colonized by Britain and gained...
Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates
The Royal Navy begins 2026 operating seven frigates, reflecting ongoing challenges for the surface escort fleet as it phases out Type 23 ships....
Update on plan for floating drydocks for British submarines
The Ministry of Defence has launched Programme Euston and confirmed that design work is underway for new floating dry docks intended for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. A manufacturing contract will...
UK, France Airstrikes Hit Underground ISIS Arms Bunker in Syria
A joint military operation involving UK and French forces conducted airstrikes against an underground arms bunker used by the Islamic State in eastern Syria. The strike aimed to disrupt the terrorist ...
UK: Labour minister tells local councils they could be sued for boycotting Israel
A senior British minister has warned local councils that they could be sued for boycotting Israeli businesses. The warning follows multiple councils voting to boycott companies connected with war crim...
Starmer sets up fight with Farage on EU single-market access
Labour leader Keir Starmer has initiated a debate with Nigel Farage over access to the European Union's single market as part of efforts to boost Britain's economy through closer trade ties. The discu...
Mark Carney to Meet With Ukraine Allies in Paris
Former Governor of the Bank of England and current Global Chief of Finance for the Transition Economy Programme at World Economic Forum, Mark Carney, is scheduled to meet with allies of Ukraine in Par...
The New Challenger 3 Tank Has a New Problem
The British Army's development of the Challenger 3 main battle tank is experiencing delays due to technical issues arising from refurbishing older Challenger 2 hulls. Demonstration trials are necessar...
Cyberwarfare is here – and we must be ready
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP argues that Britain's national resilience faces unprecedented challenges due to cyber warfare threats not imagined a generation ago....
From injury woes to goal machine, Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds
English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton FC is currently experiencing an exceptional scoring streak in the Premier League, demonstrating significant improvement after a period of injury issues...
US Army Secretary briefed on British hybrid navy plans
The United States Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll was given an overview of the Royal Navy's strategy for implementing a “hybrid navy” and increasing reliance on uncrewed systems during his visit...
UK trade unions urge Labour to revisit EU customs union
Trade unions in the UK are calling on the Labour Party to reconsider joining an EU customs union as part of their Brexit policies. However, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that any closer ties ...
Israel says countries condemning new settlements are discriminating against Jews
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused countries criticizing the approval of new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank as discriminatory against Jews. Fourteen nations, including France ...
Carrick takes Manchester United helm until season's end
Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has been appointed as the interim manager of the club until the end of the current football season, following the recent dismissal of Ruben Amorim....
Ministers face defence trade-offs as costs rise, CDS says
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton dismissed reports of a £28 billion funding shortfall in the UK's defence programme as speculative, addressing MPs concerned about delays to the Defence Investmen...
HII expands UK drone vessel operations hub at Portchester
US defense company HII has expanded its unmanned systems facility in Hampshire, doubling its size and emphasizing the site's importance as a European hub for autonomous maritime operations....
Where Is The Real Putin: MI6 Officer Explains How To Tell Original Dictator From Doppelgangers
An ex-MI6 officer has provided insights on discerning the real Russian President Vladimir Putin from potential look-alikes or impostors. No additional details are given, other than this relates to a m...
Future of surplus Challenger 2 tanks remains undecided
The UK has not decided what to do with its surplus Challenger 2 main battle tanks that will not be upgraded under the Challenger 3 program....
UK rules out expanding nuclear deterrent via F-35A
The UK government has stated that there are no plans to expand its nuclear deterrent beyond the current submarine-based system and will not incorporate the F-35A aircraft into this role....
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (OTCMKTS:RYCEY) Hits New 52-Week High – Should You Buy?
The stock of Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC rose to a new 52-week high on Thursday, reaching as high as $17.24 with a closing price at $17.13 after trading over 2,700,000 shares. Several analysts expect fur...
Calls to review £200m Navy workboat deal awarded abroad
GMB has called on the UK government to review and potentially intervene after naval support vessels worth £200 million were awarded to a Dutch shipbuilder, Damen. The union suggests this contract shou...
BBC journalists reportedly told to avoid saying US ‘kidnapped’ Venezuelan leader Maduro
A British newspaper columnist reveals that BBC journalists have been instructed not to use the term 'kidnapping' in their reporting on the alleged capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by the US...
Trump’s Maduro raid was ‘right thing to do,’ says UK Tory chief
Kemi Badenoch, UK Conservative chief, stated her support for former US President Donald Trump's action against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, characterizing it as the 'right thing to do'. She share...
Carney heads to Paris for talks with Ukraine allies to secure ceasefire
UK diplomat Matthew Rowland (referred to as Carney) travels to Paris to meet with Ukraine's international partners in an effort to solidify a ceasefire agreement....
Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated at ceremony in London
The Palestinian embassy in London was officially opened with full diplomatic status during a ceremony on Monday. The event was marked as a significant moment by Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot, wh...
UK expects 75th F-35 delivery by end of 2033
The UK Ministry of Defence announced that they expect to receive their 75th F-35 Lightning aircraft by the close of 2033....
Palestine Action-linked hunger striker hospitalised for fifth time
Kamran Ahmed, a Palestine Action-linked activist on remand in the UK, was hospitalized for a fifth time after more than 50 days of hunger striking. The group's demands include immediate bail and cessa...
Rentokil Initial PLC (NYSE:RTO) Short Interest Up 25.2% in December
Short interest in Rentokil Initial PLC (NYSE:RTO) increased by 25.2% from November 30th to December 15th, reaching a total of 3,882,315 shares. This represents an increase from the previous short inte...
Forget the Trump-Class: Meet the 5 Best Battleships Of All Time
This article discusses five of the most influential battleships ever constructed, highlighting their historical importance and legacy. The featured vessels include Japan's Yamato-class, America’s Iowa...
Keller Group (LON:KLR) Sets New 52-Week High – Here’s What Happened
Keller Group's shares reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting as much as GBX 1,690 and closing at GBX 1,650 with 18,573 shares traded. Analyst commentary has followed the...
'We know what we want': Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in his team's title ambitions following a decisive victory over Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium....
UN Calls Sudan's El-Fasher A 'Crime Scene' Following RSF Capture
The UN has characterized El-Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, Sudan, as a site of criminal activity following the detention of individuals associated with the Rapid Support Forces. The designa...
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
A joint statement from Britain, Canada, France and other nations expresses serious concern over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and urges Israel to enable sustained NGO operations and allow ...
Military Quote of the Day By Winston Churchill: ‘The story of the human race is war…’
Winston Churchill's quote 'The story of the human race is war' reflects his view that conflict is an inherent and recurring aspect of history. He saw 'peace' as a brief interval between wars, particul...
Labour Party HQ in London targeted by group called Justice for the Hunger Strikers
A group named Justice for the Hunger Strikers targeted the Labour Party headquarters in London, smashing windows and spraying red paint. This incident follows previous attacks on Labour offices in New...
BAE Systems to integrate new IFF on South Korea’s KF-21
BAE Systems has been contracted by Korea Aerospace Industries to install the AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder on South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter. This new equipment will replace th...
Britain buys new mobile artillery in £52m deal
The United Kingdom has entered into an agreement with Germany to purchase one RCH 155 armored vehicle for UK trials and two additional units for joint testing purposes. The total cost of the transacti...
Gap year military scheme to launch for under-25s in 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to introduce a paid military experience program for individuals aged 18 to 25 across all three services starting in 2026....
Russian Tu-95MS bombers over Britain - NATO scrambles fighters due to Russian aircraft flyby
Russian military strategic bombers, specifically the Tu-95MS variant, flew over British airspace prompting a rapid response from NATO forces which scrambled fighter jets in reaction. The incident high...
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