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Luton Airport expansion faces legal challenge

Three Hertfordshire councils mount legal opposition against Luton Airport's controversial expansion plans, citing environmental concerns and questioning passenger demand forecasts.

Labyrinth on the Thames Festival to Double in Size

London's riverside music extravaganza Labyrinth on the Thames announces major expansion plans that could see the festival almost double its capacity by 2026, bringing more world-class acts to the capital's iconic waterfront.

Israel's top military lawyer arrested over leaked video

The Israeli military's highest-ranking legal officer faces arrest after confessing to leaking disturbing footage showing soldiers assaulting Palestinian detainees, triggering a major legal and political crisis.

New Body to Run Military Housing in MoD Overhaul

The Ministry of Defence announces major overhaul with new agency to manage armed forces accommodation after widespread criticism from service personnel and their families about housing conditions.

Armed Police Tackle Knifeman in Kent Town

Shocking bodycam footage captures the moment armed officers wrestled a knife-wielding suspect to the ground in Faversham, Kent, following urgent public safety concerns.

Ukraine deploys elite forces to defend Pokrovsk

Ukrainian special forces have been rushed to the eastern city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops intensify their assault on this strategically vital location, with both sides recognising its crucial importance to the frontline.

£9.2bn Military Housing Revolution Announced

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps reveals massive £9.2bn investment to transform crumbling military accommodation into modern homes for service personnel and their families across the UK.

Multiple stabbed in Surrey train horror

Emergency services rushed to a train in Surrey after a violent stabbing incident left multiple victims injured. Armed police arrested a suspect at the scene as the investigation continues.

Labour councillor defects to Greens in North London

In a stunning political move, Highbury West councillor Praful Nargund has abandoned Labour to join the Green Party, citing fundamental disagreements with Keir Starmer's leadership and controversial ULEZ expansion.

Armed Police Storm West Drayton Property in Raid

Heavily armed Metropolitan Police officers surrounded a residential property in West Drayton, with witnesses reporting multiple police vehicles and specialist units at the scene in a major security operation.

Sudan's RSF accused of PR stunt over arrests

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces face accusations of empty publicity after detaining members allegedly responsible for civilian massacres, as victims' families demand genuine justice.

Army accused of empty promises after soldier's suicide

Exclusive: The mother of Private Jaysley Beck condemns the British Army for failing to implement crucial welfare reforms following her daughter's tragic death, claiming 'this doesn't feel like justice'.

Army sergeant-major jailed for soldier sexual assault

A former Army sergeant-major has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a junior soldier, Jaysley Beck, in a case that has raised serious questions about military conduct and victim protection.

Six arrested in armed raid on French gold refining lab

French authorities have dismantled a sophisticated gold refining operation following a major police raid near Paris, arresting six suspects in a dramatic early-morning operation involving heavily armed officers.

Informa CEO shifts tax residency to UAE

Stephen Carter, CEO of FTSE 100 events giant Informa, has relocated his tax residency to the UAE amid growing business expansion in the Middle East region.

Isle of Dogs: From 'Dullest' to 2,900 New Homes

The Isle of Dogs, once dubbed London's most boring area, is undergoing a massive regeneration project featuring thousands of new homes, commercial spaces, and community facilities in a major boost for the capital's housing market.

Dimensional's European ETF Expansion Challenge

Dimensional Fund Advisors brings its systematic active ETF approach to Europe, challenging traditional fund managers with its evidence-based investment philosophy. Will their US success translate across the Atlantic?

Sudan's Genocide: Is History Repeating Itself?

Exclusive analysis reveals mounting evidence of ethnic cleansing in Sudan's civil war, with experts warning of potential genocide as atrocities escalate and international response falters.

Pentagon Memo Exposes Gaps in Rapid Response Forces

An explosive internal Pentagon document reveals alarming deficiencies in America's quick reaction forces, raising serious questions about military readiness in an era of global instability.

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