Benin coup attempt foiled, regional forces deployed
Benin's government thwarts a military mutiny as Ecowas deploys troops. President Talon says situation is 'under control' after soldiers announced dissolution on state TV. Read the latest.
Benin's government thwarts a military mutiny as Ecowas deploys troops. President Talon says situation is 'under control' after soldiers announced dissolution on state TV. Read the latest.
Benin's government says armed forces have foiled a coup attempt after soldiers appeared on national TV claiming power. Gunfire heard in Cotonou. Follow the latest developments.
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.
Donald Trump accuses six Democratic lawmakers of sedition, claiming their actions are 'punishable by death'. Explore the escalating political conflict and its implications.
Donald Trump faces condemnation after calling Democratic lawmakers 'traitors' who should be executed for urging military to refuse illegal orders. Political violence fears escalate.
Secret US-Russia peace plan would force Ukraine to surrender territory and cut military size as Russian strikes kill 25 in Ternopil. Read the full details.
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.
MPs warn the UK has no proper defence plan against military attacks. Government responds with new arms factories creating 1,000+ jobs. Public must understand the threat level.
Photographer Claire Beckett documents the civilians and soldiers who simulate Afghan and Iraqi life to prepare US troops for deployment. Explore this unique training world.
Ukraine plans to claim $44bn from Russia for climate-warming war emissions - the first such case globally. Latest on Kharkiv attacks, Zelenskyy's diplomacy and military aid.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly dismisses Donald Trump's threat to send troops into Mexico, citing historical warnings against foreign intervention.
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado claims the country is on the brink of transformation as Donald Trump considers military intervention against Maduro's regime. Read the latest developments.
Explosive Pentagon report reveals Trump's alleged politicisation of US military. Defence experts warn of constitutional crisis. Read the full investigation.
Secret NATO document reveals Russia's advanced nuclear weapons including 'Flying Chernobyl' missile. Alliance faces significant defence challenges. Read the full analysis.
Analysis reveals how Trump is purging military leadership and creating a partisan armed forces. Learn how this threatens American democracy and military norms.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for urgent EU support as Russia escalates attacks. France and Poland pledge military aid amid growing European security concerns.
The world's most advanced warship, USS Gerald R. Ford, has reached the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration intensifies its anti-drug operations. Discover the implications for Venezuela and regional stability.
The US military has killed three people in its 21st strike on alleged drug smuggling vessels since early September, raising legal questions from allies and human rights groups.
Seventeen transgender US Air Force members are suing the Trump administration after being denied early retirement pensions and benefits, a move described as 'unlawful and invalid'. Read the full story.
Ukraine reports threefold increase in railway attacks as Russia targets critical infrastructure. Over 800 assaults recorded in 2025 alone, causing $1bn in damage.
A 64-year-old man from Harlech has been charged with wearing military uniform without permission during a Remembrance Sunday service in Llandudno. Read the full details.
A 64-year-old man has been charged after allegedly posing as a high-ranking naval officer at a Remembrance Sunday wreath-laying ceremony in Llandudno. Read the full story.
Former MoD official Paul O'Neill argues Britain should strengthen volunteer reserves rather than reintroduce conscription amid European security concerns. Learn why.
A 64-year-old man from Harlech has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a decorated rear admiral during Llandudno's Remembrance Sunday service. Discover the full story of this military impostor case.
Exclusive details reveal US plans for a partitioned Gaza with an internationally secured 'green zone' and a devastated 'red zone'. Discover the implications for the region's future.
A 64-year-old man posed as a Rear Admiral to lay a wreath at a Remembrance Sunday service in Wales. Discover how his medal blunder led to his arrest.
Venezuela's President Maduro calls for peace as the US deploys its largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean. Will Trump's pressure campaign lead to military action? Read the latest developments.
China unveils 'robot wolves' in beach assault drills, mirroring Black Mirror's Metal Head. The four-legged machines are designed for frontline attacks, raising fears over Taiwan. Read the full analysis.