Pressure mounts on Pentagon to release strike video
US Democrats are urging the Pentagon to release footage of a controversial Caribbean strike that killed 11, alleging it was unlawful. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny.
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Hegseth defends Trump's 'drug boat' strikes amid legal scrutiny
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends controversial military strikes on suspected drug boats, insisting President Trump has the power to act 'as he sees fit'. Read the full story on the growing legal and political backlash.
Germany revives voluntary military service, faces Gen Z protests
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Emmerdale: April's escape fails, family in danger
April Windsor's desperate bid to flee Emmerdale backfires, putting her entire family in the crosshairs of ruthless drug lord Celia Daniels. Discover the shocking consequences.
Germany Passes Controversial Military Service Law
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
Video shows US airstrike survivors killed in second attack
Exclusive footage reveals two men survived an initial US strike on a suspected drug boat, only to be killed an hour later while clinging to wreckage. Legal experts question the campaign's legality.
US lawmakers demand inquiry into Caribbean drug boat strike
A Democratic congressman calls footage of a US military strike on survivors 'deeply troubling', as experts allege potential war crimes. Calls grow for transparency and a full investigation.
US Radar in Tobago Fuels Venezuela Crisis Fears
Revelation of a US military radar in Trinidad and Tobago raises concerns the Caribbean is being drawn into the escalating US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full analysis.
Venezuela on alert as US weighs land attack amid tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro vows to defend the nation as the US considers escalating military action. Tensions soar over US strikes and a major Caribbean deployment. Read the latest.
US Considers Land Attacks on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers
The White House confirms 'many options' are being considered, including land attacks on Venezuelan drug gangs, amid high tensions and a major US military deployment in the Caribbean. Read the latest.
Trump: 'I wouldn't have wanted' second Caribbean strike
President Trump defends aide Pete Hegseth, denying he ordered a second lethal strike on a Caribbean boat. Get the full details on the controversial report and the White House response.
UK Teen Missing in Romania Near Dracula's Castle
Rescuers search for missing British teenager George Smyth, 18, who vanished near Dracula's Castle in Romania after calling emergency services. His mother has flown to assist. Read for the latest.
Tree surgeon loses contract after putting up 300 British flags
A Cambridgeshire council terminates a tree surgeon's contract after he erected hundreds of Union flags on an A-road. The council cites political neutrality, while the contractor calls it a 'political judgement'. Read the full story.
Venezuela Accuses Trump of 'Colonial Threat' Over Airspace
Venezuela condemns Trump's airspace closure as illegal aggression. Tensions escalate over US drug trafficking claims and Operation Southern Spear. Read the latest.
Trump Closes Venezuelan Airspace in Escalating Dispute
US President Donald Trump declares complete closure of airspace above and surrounding Venezuela amid growing tensions with Nicolas Maduro over drug trafficking allegations.
Trump closes Venezuela airspace amid drug strike tension
US President Donald Trump announces complete closure of Venezuela airspace amid escalating anti-drug offensive. Airlines warned as tensions rise between nations.
ICE Dallas operation detains businessman Maher Tarabishi
ICE agents raid Dallas office, detaining businessman Maher Tarabishi in ongoing immigration enforcement. Details emerge about the controversial operation.
Maduro vs Trump: Venezuela tensions escalate
Venezuela's President Maduro swears to defend every inch of his country as US President Trump increases military pressure in the Caribbean. Read the latest developments.
Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid West Bank town Tubas
Israeli armoured vehicles and hundreds of soldiers conduct largest West Bank military operation since Gaza ceasefire. Curfew imposed and families displaced in ongoing raid.
Emmerdale's Celia's mistake could destroy her empire
Celia Daniels' criminal empire in Emmerdale hangs by a thread after she overlooks a crucial piece of evidence - Anya's red ribbon. Will this be her undoing?
Secret Memo Reveals True Reason for Trump Boat Strikes
Exclusive: Internal justice department memo shows Trump administration framing Caribbean boat strikes as collective self-defense, contradicting public overdose narrative. Read the full analysis.
US military buildup near Venezuela sparks tensions
The US has deployed its largest Caribbean force since 1989, with 83 deaths in anti-drug operations the UN calls extrajudicial executions. Read the full analysis.
US Readies Next Phase of Venezuela Military Ops
The US escalates pressure on Venezuela's Maduro, labelling him a terrorist and preparing new military options. Read the full analysis of the looming crisis.
US warns airlines over Venezuela military activity
The FAA issues a flight warning for Venezuela due to heightened military activity and a worsening security situation. Discover the implications for aviation and regional stability.
New Orleans braces for Trump immigration crackdown
New Orleans prepares for 'Operation Swamp Sweep' as 250 federal agents descend despite falling crime rates. Community mobilises to protect immigrant rights.
Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain
A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.
Charges dropped in Chicago border patrol shooting case
Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, shot seven times by border patrol agent Charles Exum during Operation Midway Blitz. Read the full story.
Three charged over missing ashes and fraud probe
Three individuals charged in Police Scotland's Operation Koine investigation into alleged mishandling of ashes and funeral funds at A Milne Independent Funeral Directors. Support available.
EU's 'Military Schengen' Plan for Rapid Troop Deployment
The European Commission unveils a 'military mobility' plan to create a 'military Schengen' zone, easing cross-border movement for armed forces to counter potential Russian aggression. Read the full strategy.
UK military funding crisis exposes national vulnerability
Parliamentary committee warns UK lacks credible defence funding plan as armed forces shrink to historic lows. Read the stark assessment of Britain's military readiness.
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