Hegseth in Crisis Over Caribbean Strikes and Intelligence
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts war crime allegations and a damning report on mishandled intelligence. Explore the deepening crisis at the Pentagon.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts war crime allegations and a damning report on mishandled intelligence. Explore the deepening crisis at the Pentagon.
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.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces calls to resign over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean and mishandling classified intelligence. Read the full report on the growing crisis.
Russia launched a wave of overnight attacks across Ukraine, targeting energy and civilian sites, while diplomatic efforts continue in Miami. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
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.
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.
Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the Trump administration's controversial military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. Key hearings and classified briefings are set for this week.
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
President Donald Trump has declared any nation producing illegal drugs for the US faces military attack, with land strikes in Venezuela imminent. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin rejects claims he is using junior doctors' strikes to further his political career, as a five-day walkout is set for December. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the action 'cynical'.
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.
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.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
Major bus strikes will disrupt 13 routes in east London on December 12-13 and January 8-9, impacting Christmas shopping in Stratford. Full list of affected services and the reason for the industrial action.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth labels reports of illegal 'kill everybody' orders in Caribbean strikes as fake news. Investigation reveals internal military concerns over legality.
CrossCountry rail strikes set for four Saturdays in December 2025. Plan your Christmas travel with our full guide to dates, affected routes, and passenger compensation.
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest announce 13 days of Christmas strikes in a dispute over pay. Discover the dates and how households will be affected.
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
Exclusive: Internal justice department memo shows Trump administration framing Caribbean boat strikes as collective self-defense, contradicting public overdose narrative. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive investigation reveals Department of Health selectively briefed Times newspaper with misleading poll data about junior doctor strike support. Read the full story.
Russian missiles hit residential buildings and energy infrastructure in Kyiv, injuring at least four people. The attack comes amid stalled peace talks and a potential Zelenskyy-Trump meeting. Read the latest on the Ukraine conflict.
US military actions in Venezuela signal dangerous new phase in war on terror with reduced oversight. Over 80 killed in strikes as Trump asserts unchecked presidential powers.
Christmas travel plans face major disruption as CrossCountry rail staff strike over pay and staffing disputes on four key Saturdays in December. Check the full list of dates.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, killing at least nine after a 'ceasefire violation'. The fragile truce with Hamas is under severe strain. Follow for live updates.
CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four Saturdays in December over pay and staffing disputes. Find out how your Christmas travel plans will be affected and what compensation you can claim.
A visual journey through the past week's major events: Gaza conflict aftermath, Cop30 fire, Russian strikes in Ukraine, and global protests. See the world's defining moments.
CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four December dates over pay and staffing disputes, causing major Christmas travel disruption across the UK. Plan your journeys now.
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.
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.
Moscow passes new laws to protect critical infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attacks, deploying reservists and imposing internet blackouts. Explore the Kremlin's response to the escalating conflict.