North Korean soldier triggers landmine in Ukraine
Shocking footage shows a North Korean soldier fighting for Russia blown up by a landmine on a snowy sled. Reports detail Kim Jong-un's costly support for Putin, with thousands of casualties.
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Syrian army captures major oil field in offensive
Syrian government troops seize the country's largest oil field and a key gas field in a major advance against Kurdish-led forces, despite US calls to halt the offensive. Read the latest.
MI5's view on China's new London mega embassy
As China plans a new 200-staff embassy near the Tower of London, UK politicians voice alarm. Yet security services see a chance for easier surveillance. Analysis reveals why embassies matter less in modern espionage.
US kills terrorist leader linked to Syria ambush
An al Qaeda-linked terrorist leader behind a deadly ambush on US forces in Syria has been killed in retaliatory strikes. Read the latest on the operation and the US military's vow.
Zelenskyy warns Russia targets Ukraine nuclear energy system
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of imminent Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, including nuclear facilities, as peace talks advance in the US. Read the latest developments.
Czechs Offer Combat Jets to Ukraine for Drone Warfare
Czech President Petr Pavel promises Ukraine 'medium combat' jets, likely L-159s, to counter Russian drones as Zelenskyy flags critical air defence shortages. Read the latest developments.
Royal Navy's First Full-Size Unmanned Helicopter Flies
The Royal Navy's £60m autonomous helicopter, Proteus, has completed its maiden flight. Designed for high-risk anti-submarine missions, it marks a major step in UK defence innovation. Read the full report.
Pentagon seizes editorial control of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has moved to seize editorial control of the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes, striking policies that ensured its independence. Press advocates condemn the move as an attack on First Amendment rights for service members.
Greenland Crisis: Why Europe's Panic Aids Trump
As European nations deploy troops to Greenland amid Donald Trump's sovereignty demands, Simon Jenkins argues for cool-headed diplomacy over fear-driven escalation. Read the analysis.
UK Prisons Learn Anti-Drone Tactics from Ukraine
Deputy PM David Lammy directs UK prisons to learn from Ukraine's warzone drone defence. As incidents surge 43%, new tech aims to stop contraband drops. Read the full report.
Trump pulls back from military intervention in Iran
Analysis of President Trump's volatile approach to Iran, from threats of military strikes to a last-minute diplomatic pullback, and its implications for Middle East stability. Read the full report.
Royal Navy's First Full-Size Self-Flying Helicopter Takes Flight
The Royal Navy's first full-size autonomous helicopter, Proteus, has completed its maiden flight. The £60m aircraft is designed for high-risk missions like anti-submarine warfare. Read more.
Teenager sentenced over Southport-inspired terror plot
A teenager who planned an attack inspired by the Southport killer has been detained. McKenzie Morgan researched targets including an Oasis concert and had an al-Qaeda manual.
Trump's Greenland Threat Puts UK Security at Risk
Donald Trump's push to seize Greenland could trigger NATO's collapse, leaving the UK vulnerable, a top analyst warns. Discover the implications for British security.
Russian strikes destroy Kharkiv energy plant, UK pledges £20m
Russia's latest attack destroys a major energy facility in Kharkiv, plunging millions into darkness. The UK responds with £20m in emergency aid as Ukraine battles a winter energy emergency.
TikToker jailed for downloading bomb-making video
Adam Mahmood, 20, sentenced to four years in youth detention for possessing a terrorist bomb-making guide linked to the Manchester Arena attack. Police found an arsenal of weapons in his bedroom.
Teen accused of planning synagogue attack had weapons list
A teenager researched mass killers on Christmas Day and compiled a list of weapons for a planned terrorist attack on a Newcastle synagogue, a court has been told. Follow the latest from the trial.
Netanyahu's call stopped Trump's Iran air strikes
A dramatic phone call from Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly convinced Donald Trump to call off imminent air strikes on Iran, as tensions soared over mass executions. Read the full report.
US seizes sixth Venezuela oil tanker under Trump sanctions
The US military has seized the tanker Veronica in a pre-dawn operation, marking the sixth vessel targeted in Washington's campaign against Venezuela's oil industry. Read the latest on the escalating sanctions.
Veterans Can Be Recalled for Service Until Age 65
New legislation will raise the age limit for recalling veterans to 65 from 2027, expanding Britain's strategic reserve amid growing threats. Learn the key details and implications.
Ukrainian cleaner's calm amid drone strike stuns world
Olha, a 59-year-old street sweeper in Lviv, paused only briefly when a Shahed drone detonated nearby before resuming work. Her astonishing resilience, caught on video, has become a symbol of Ukrainian fortitude.
US pulls personnel from Qatar base amid Iran tensions
Key US allies, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, lobbied against strikes on Iran, leading to a temporary halt. The US withdrew personnel from Al Udeid airbase as regional fears of major conflict grew.
Ukraine faces -15C amid Russian energy infrastructure attacks
Emergency crews battle to restore power in Kyiv after Russian strikes. Residents face bitter cold as President Zelenskyy considers a state of emergency. Follow the latest.
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean operation
US forces have boarded and seized the Guyanese-flagged tanker Veronica in a pre-dawn raid, marking the sixth such action under Trump's Venezuela sanctions. Full details on the escalating maritime crackdown.
First ISS medical evacuation brings astronauts home early
A NASA astronaut with a serious medical condition has returned to Earth in a historic emergency spaceflight. The Crew-11 mission ended a month early after a splashdown near San Diego.
Nato allies send troops to Greenland amid Trump takeover threat
France, Germany, Sweden and Norway send military personnel to Greenland as Danish PM calls defence a 'common concern' for Nato. Read the latest on the Arctic standoff.
US Defence Dept Renaming Could Cost $125m
A Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals renaming the Pentagon the 'Department of War' may cost up to $125m. Discover the political battle and potential taxpayer impact.
UK's China Dilemma: £100bn Trade vs Security Threat
As the UK considers a vast new Chinese embassy near sensitive cables, MPs warn of epic-scale espionage. Can we balance £100bn trade with national security?
Reservists could be called up for war at 65
The UK government plans to extend the call-up age for armed forces reservists from 55 to 65 and lower the threshold for mobilisation. Find out what this means for national defence.
Russia alarmed by NATO personnel deployment to Greenland
Russia voices serious concern over NATO military personnel arriving in Greenland, calling it a false pretext. Get the latest on this escalating Arctic security tension.
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