Police Licence to Practise Plan Sparks Standards Debate
Home Office introduces mandatory licence for all police officers in England and Wales, but Police Federation warns unsafe workloads must be addressed first.
Category : Defence Security
Syria Takes Over IS Prisons After SDF Ceasefire
The Syrian government has seized control of prison camps holding Islamic State suspects in north-east Syria, following a ceasefire with the SDF. Hundreds of prisoners escaped during clashes, raising fears of an IS resurgence.
Met Police Probe Possible Link in Christmas Eve Attacks
The Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism unit is investigating two Christmas Eve incidents in Cambridge and Chesham, with detectives not ruling out a potential connection between the attacks.
Syria Ceasefire Extended for IS Prisoner Transfer
Syrian government and Kurdish SDF forces agree to a one-month ceasefire extension to facilitate transfer of suspected Islamic State members from Syria to Iraq, temporarily averting war.
US Justice Department Slashes Child Exploitation Funding
The US Department of Justice has significantly reduced funding and training for law enforcement combating child sex trafficking, jeopardising investigations and prosecutions of predators.
Trump Paper: China Could Veto US Indo-Pacific Access
A Trump administration defence strategy document warns China's military expansion could let it veto US trade access in the Indo-Pacific, while casting doubt on US support for Starmer's Chagos Islands deal.
Olympian to Alleged Drug Lord: Ryan Wedding's Fall
Ryan Wedding's journey from Canadian Olympic snowboarder to alleged billion-dollar cocaine trafficker, with FBI comparisons to Escobar and El Chapo, raises questions about US law enforcement claims.
Police Must Hold Licence or Face Sack
Home Office announces mandatory Licence to Practise for all police officers in England and Wales, with failure to obtain or renew resulting in dismissal.
US Defence Strategy Shifts from China Focus
A new Pentagon document reveals China is no longer America's top defence priority, with focus shifting to homeland security and Western Hemisphere dominance.
Russian Attacks Kill One in Ukraine During Peace Talks
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv killed one person and wounded 23 overnight, as US, Russian, and Ukrainian envoys meet for a second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
South London 'Paedo Tourist' Jailed for Life Over Child Abuse
Edward Gratwick, 68, from Mitcham, receives life sentence for 38 child sex offences after planning to rape children as young as six in online chats described as 'utterly depraved'.
Iran Warns US Attack Would Spark 'All-Out War'
An Iranian official warns any US attack will lead to 'all-out war' as Donald Trump deploys an 'armada' amid tensions over protests and nuclear concerns.
Russia Strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv During UAE Peace Talks
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing one and injuring dozens, as peace talks resumed in the United Arab Emirates.
Harry and Starmer Criticise Trump Over NATO Troops Claim
Prince Harry and Sir Keir Starmer have jointly criticised Donald Trump's false claims about British and NATO troops in Afghanistan, emphasising the sacrifices made by service personnel.
Ukraine Views Greenland Crisis as Distraction from War
Ukrainian officials and citizens express concerns that the Greenland territorial dispute distracts from their war with Russia, potentially weakening European support and undermining international law principles.
Veterans Disgusted by Trump's Afghanistan Comments
Australian veterans express outrage after Donald Trump claims allied troops 'stayed back' in Afghanistan, with RSL president calling it a 'cowardly attack' on sacrifice.
US Reduces Role in North Korea Deterrence, Boosts South Korea
The Pentagon's new defence strategy outlines a reduced US role in deterring North Korea, with South Korea taking primary responsibility amid regional security shifts.
Rohingya Genocide Case: Myanmar at ICJ
Historic ICJ hearings examine Myanmar's alleged genocide against Rohingya, with accounts of killings and sexual violence heard directly in court for the first time.
Iran Warns of 'All-Out War' as US Naval Forces Approach
Iranian officials have issued a stark warning that any US attack will be treated as 'all-out war', responding to Donald Trump's announcement of a naval 'armada' heading toward the region.
Kyiv Volunteers Serve Meals Amid Winter Energy Attacks
Volunteers in Kyiv distribute hot meals to vulnerable residents as Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during harsh winter conditions, while high-level peace talks begin in Abu Dhabi.
Manhunt Widens for Alleged Triple Murderer in NSW
Police search for Julian Ingram, suspected of killing three including his pregnant ex-partner, while revealing he reported to officers on bail hours before the shootings.
US Military Strike Kills Two in Pacific Drug Operation
The US military has conducted a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two fatalities, as part of ongoing anti-narcotics operations.
Major Police Force Cuts and National Targets Planned
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping police reforms including force mergers, national targets, and direct intervention powers to boost crime fighting across England and Wales.
Three Charged in UK Over Attacks on Pakistani Dissidents
Three British men have been charged following a series of highly targeted assaults against two prominent Pakistani dissidents living in the UK, with counter-terror police leading the investigation.
Starmer Demands Trump Apology for NATO Remarks
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer issues a furious rebuke to US President Donald Trump over 'insulting' comments about non-US troops in Afghanistan, demanding an apology.
Trump Embraces Ex-Jihadist as Syria Crisis Deepens
Donald Trump's endorsement of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former jihadist with a $10m US bounty, coincides with a government offensive that has dismantled Kurdish self-rule, raising urgent questions about security and political stability in the re
Veteran Slams Trump's NATO Comments on Afghanistan
A UK military veteran who flew one of the last evacuation planes from Kabul responds to Donald Trump's comments about European allies, defending their frontline sacrifices.
Trump's Confrontation Spurs New Western Alliance Call
Donald Trump's threats at Davos have exposed US unreliability, prompting calls for a new alliance of European and democratic nations to reduce dependency on America.
Starmer: Trump's Afghan Troop Claims 'Insulting and Appalling'
Sir Keir Starmer condemns Donald Trump's false assertion that UK troops avoided the Afghan frontline, with veterans' families calling it an 'ultimate insult' to the 457 British lives lost.
Pentagon Contractor Indicted Over Alleged Leak to Reporter
A Pentagon contractor faces charges for allegedly leaking classified documents to a Washington Post reporter, leading to an FBI raid on the journalist's home.
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