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Britain's top military leaders held tense discussions amid concerns defence review ambitions cannot be met without additional funding. Read the full analysis.
The British Army's £10m Ajax fighting vehicle has caused fresh injuries to 31 soldiers, raising serious questions about safety and accountability in the £5.5bn programme.
Open Society Foundations president Binaifer Nowrojee declares legal readiness against Trump's threats, emphasising support for frontline environmental defenders at COP30.
The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.
Exclusive: NHS websites directed women to a factsheet promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths. Discover the full investigation into this shocking breach of trust.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful poem 'Missing You' from his latest collection Slow Puncture, examining society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
Discover the stunning winners of the Royal Photographic Society 2025 International Photography Awards, featuring breathtaking landscape and portrait photography.
Celebrating the remarkable life of Marjorie Ainsworth, whose 86-year volunteer service for Manchester and Salford Film Society and pioneering educational work left an indelible mark on UK culture. Discover her inspiring journey.
UK Defence Secretary warns of 'military options ready' as Russian spy ship Yantar operates near Scotland. Russia denies claims, calling British statements 'provocative'.
Archaeologists uncover 16 submerged Indigenous canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing a 5,200-year-old prehistoric 'parking lot' used by ancient travellers. Discover this remarkable find.
At least 25 people died in a heavy Russian missile attack on residential buildings in Ternopil. Zelenskiy urges allies for more air defence support to end the war.
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 Defence Secretary confirms Russian spy ship Yantar has entered British waters and targeted military pilots with lasers. The Royal Navy is tracking the vessel. Read the full story.
Security expert warns Britain must strengthen defences against Russian drone incursions and shadow fleet operations. Learn how the UK is responding to these emerging threats.
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.
A Russian spy ship, the Yantar, has entered UK waters and targeted RAF pilots with lasers. Defence Secretary John Healey warns of a 'new era of threat'. Read the full report.
Defence Secretary John Healey announces 13 new UK munitions sites to boost weapons production and support for Ukraine. The move addresses critical gaps highlighted in a new defence report.
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.
NATO fighter jets launched after Russian drone spotted on Romanian border. Latest incursion comes as US reduces troop numbers in Eastern Europe. Read the full analysis.
Scotland's football team secures a historic World Cup place. Plus, the Epstein files bill passes, Trump's controversial meeting, and a stark UK defence report. Get informed in minutes.
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.
Discover how the Bursera plant squirts deadly chemicals to defend itself and the ingenious beetles that have learned to disarm it over millions of years. Explore this fascinating evolutionary battle.
A scathing report from MPs warns the UK lacks a national defence plan and is moving too slowly to create one, despite rising threats. Read the critical findings.
Australia faces scrutiny as its defence exports to UAE may be supplying militias committing mass killings in Sudan. Human rights advocates demand export suspension.
A decade after Hurricane Sandy devastated their community, residents of Edgemere, Queens say the city has forgotten its promise to protect them from flooding while wealthy areas get defences.
Donald Trump announces major F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia during Prince Mohammed bin Salman's US visit, reshaping Middle East defence dynamics. Read the full analysis.
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries and chemical plants across Britain for new munitions factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
Ukraine and France sign a landmark 10-year defence agreement for warplanes and drones as Zelenskyy visits Paris. Read the latest on the security pact and regional fallout.
The Guardian's annual Shift Happens report uncovers five major cultural transformations reshaping Australian society. Discover the trends defining the nation's identity.