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British Defence Minister: I would have brought Putin down. Zakharova: Pervert's wet dreams
The British Defense Minister made comments suggesting they would take decisive action against Vladimir Putin if given the opportunity. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova responded t...
Activists protest in solidarity with pro-Palestine hunger strikers
Protests occurred in London and Newcastle, UK, as well as Johannesburg, South Africa, in support of Palestinian prisoners on a 52-day hunger strike. Activists targeted the headquarters of Aspen Insura...
US shipbuilder HII expands UK unmanned maritime vehicle support facility
HII, a US shipbuilder, has expanded its support facility for unmanned maritime vehicles (UMVs) in the UK. Since 2001, the UK Ministry of Defence has been procuring REMUS series UMVs from HII for mine ...
Why Starmer should say no to Trump's 'board of peace' offer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer should decline US President Donald Trump's proposal for Britain to join his 'peace board' concerning Gaza. The author argues that participating in this structure wo...
Defence chief warns UK lacks funds for current plans
The Chief of the Defence Staff has informed MPs that there is a projected funding shortfall within the Ministry of Defence's existing budget limits by the end of the financial year....
Delusional Starmer Criticized for Outlandish Immigration Claim - An Insult to the British Public
Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, faces severe criticism for making an allegedly outlandish claim about immigration that is considered disrespectful and misleading to the public. Critics argue that h...
UK defense facing cuts despite spending boost, says army chief
The Chief of the British Armed Forces has acknowledged that there is still a financial shortfall in the plan by UK Labour leader Keir Starmer to increase military expenditure....
Elon Musk’s X probed by UK watchdog over Grok deepfakes
The United Kingdom's regulatory body has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X due to concerns raised about the Grok app, which uses AI technology to generate deepfake co...
Why Russia's economy is unlikely to collapse even if oil prices fall
The article discusses how despite potential declines in global crude oil prices, Russia’s economic resilience remains intact due to diversification measures, accumulation of foreign exchange reserves,...
UK Defense Minister Wanted to Kidnap Putin: Hiliary Was on Train During Drone Attack, Minister Almost Became 'Target', Reaction in Russia and Ukraine
The article suggests that the UK's Defense Secretary, Ben Wallace, was mistaken for Vladimir Putin during a drone attack near Moscow. It highlights the close call where Wallace could have been targete...
After Trump's Threats, UK and Germany Consider Sending NATO Troops to Greenland
Following US President Donald Trump's recent threats regarding military spending, there are reports suggesting that the UK and Germany are considering enhancing their contributions to NATO by sending ...
UK May Send Troops to Greenland to Pacify Trump
According to The Telegraph, there are discussions about sending UK troops to Greenland amid growing tensions between the US and Denmark following President Trump's interest in purchasing the Arctic te...
UK backs Syria pledge to eliminate chemical weapons
The UK has welcomed commitments from Syria’s new leadership regarding the identification and elimination of its remaining chemical weapons stockpiles, as stated in a UN Security Council declaration....
Keir Starmer Could Send British Troops to Greenland to Guard the Arctic
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party in the UK, has hinted at the possibility of deploying British troops to Greenland to reinforce security in the Arctic region, potentially aligning with US stra...
UK Considers Sending NATO Troops to Greenland with European Allies
The UK is reportedly considering sending NATO troops to Greenland along with some of its European allies. This move would likely be in response to increased geopolitical tensions and security concerns...
Celtic fans urge club to cancel proposed £2m transfer deal with Israeli club
Fans and activists are urging Celtic FC to cancel a reported £2 million transfer deal for an Israeli player from Maccabi Netanya. They argue the club should not conduct any financial transactions with...
New atlas urges seapower focus to make UK ‘pivotal power’
A new atlas has been released, featuring 12 strategic maps that analyze Britain's security, economic interests, and vulnerability to global threats. The publication emphasizes the need for a stronger ...
UK readies bill to move closer to EU
A UK official announced plans to introduce legislation outlining a legal framework for increased alignment with the European Union this spring or summer....
Citic Securities tops Asia-Pacific investment banking ranks with US$1.45 billion in fees
According to a report by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Chinese investment bank Citic Securities topped the Asia-Pacific region's investment banking fee rankings for 2025, excluding Japan. Th...
Security Advisers Discuss Peace Proposals in Ukraine Ahead of Leader Summit
Security advisors are meeting to discuss proposals for peace in Ukraine before upcoming meetings with leaders from various countries....
France, UK conduct joint strikes against IS in Syria
On Sunday, Britain and France announced joint military strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The objective was to prevent a resurgence of Islamist ...
Gaza enters 2026 with more deaths and Israeli attacks
Palestinian civilians are facing a grim start to 2026 due to ongoing Israeli attacks and severe humanitarian conditions in Gaza that have resulted in multiple deaths. A grandmother and her grandson we...
Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City loses ground
Manchester City's goal-dry game kept Arsenal ahead of them by two points, breaking City's winning streak across all competitions....
Hamas condemns Israel's decision to ban several aid groups from operating in Gaza
Hamas has condemned Israel’s decision to ban several aid groups from operating in Gaza, describing the move as a 'dangerous escalation' and calling for international condemnation and action against th...
How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis
During WWII, French wine and champagne producers provided valuable intelligence to Allied forces by embedding secret messages within shipments of alcohol bound for German troops....
Rolls-Royce starts engines tests for U.S. FLRAA prototypes
Rolls-Royce has initiated testing of the AE 1107F engines selected to power the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft prototypes by the U.S. Army....
Stripping Alaa Abd el-Fattah of citizenship would be a 'dangerous' precedent, rights groups warn
Activists and rights groups have expressed concern over the efforts to strip British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of his citizenship due to old social media posts. Critics argue that such acti...
London activists replace UAE embassy plaque with 'United Arab Zionists'
Activists in London staged a protest outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy by replacing the sign with one reading 'Embassy of the United Arab Zionists.' Protesters laid Palestine and Sudan fl...
King salutes new officers at Dartmouth passing-out parade
The King attended the commissioning ceremony of nearly 200 junior naval officers at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, where he started his own military career approximately 55 years ago....
Palestine Action hunger striker is 'losing the ability to speak'
Heba Muraisi, a prisoner of Palestine Action who has been on hunger strike for 57 days, stated in a recent release that she is losing her ability to think clearly and form sentences due to weakness. S...
Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres
Thales has secured a contract with the UK's Defense Equipment and Support (DE&S) to supply portable autonomous command centers to the Royal Navy. This move will improve the navy’s Mine Counter Measure...
UK Contracts Thales to Deliver Portable, AI-enhanced, Remote Command Centres for Royal Navy Autonomous MCM
The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Thales to develop portable remote command centres aimed at enhancing the Royal Navy's mine-hunting capabilities and broader seabed warfare through autonomous ...
Rolls-Royce Positions India As Key 'Home Market' For Jet Engines And Naval Propulsion.
Rolls-Royce plans to designate India as its third primary market for jet engines and naval propulsion systems, alongside the UK, US, and Germany. Sashi Mukundan, CEO of Rolls-Royce India, highlighted ...
Zelensky Briefs UK PM On Preparations For Trump Meeting And Russian Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has briefed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on preparations for meetings with US President Donald Trump and updates regarding ongoing Russian military ...
Russian bombers flew over Britain on December 25 - NATO scrambled fighters
On December 25, Russian military bomber aircraft flew over British airspace, prompting NATO member countries to scramble interceptors. This event underscores the ongoing tension between Russia and NAT...
NATO Plane Conducts Reconnaissance Near Russia's Border in Murmansk Region
A NATO reconnaissance aircraft conducted surveillance activities close to Russia's border near the city of Murmansk. This event reflects continued military observation and deterrence efforts by NATO s...
Britain talks ‘pre-war’ while its forces quietly shrink
A senior editor argues that despite claims of entering a pre-war era, Britain's military capability is actually declining due to delayed modernization and reduced manpower across all branches of the m...
MPs press government to seize frozen Russian assets
Reform UK MP Richard Tice has called on the British government to unilaterally use seized Russian state assets to fund aid to Ukraine. The proposal faces pressure in the House of Commons, urging swift...
Q&A A lack of grid flexibility threatens to short-circuit Britain’s electrification
The article discusses how the United Kingdom's electrical grid may not have enough flexibility to support future electrification efforts, particularly in sectors such as transportation and heating tha...
UK’s Starmer discusses Ukraine peace efforts in call with Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call with former US President Donald Trump on Sunday where they discussed ongoing efforts towards achieving peace and stability in Ukraine. The conversation ...
Morning update
Key updates from the Middle East: Israeli military killed three Palestinians in Gaza City; three women perished and two are missing after a house collapse in Sheikh Radwan, Gaza; Israeli forces destro...
RAF extends Gladiator training support to 2028
The Royal Air Force has extended its contract for the Gladiator training system, allocating £16.9 million to maintain this crucial infrastructure through 2028. The agreement also includes funding for ...
UK Royal Navy to equip MBDA’s drone-frying lasers by 2027
MBDA, a European missile developer, has secured a contract worth approximately $414 million from the UK Royal Navy. The contract aims to integrate laser systems designed to counter unmanned aerial veh...
Britain, Germany Sign $70 Million Joint Deal For Mobile Artillery Systems
The United Kingdom's defense procurement minister, Luke Pollard, announced that Britain and Germany have signed a joint deal worth $70 million for the development of mobile artillery systems. These we...
Military Quote of the Day By Winston Churchill: ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat’
Winston Churchill's leadership during World War II is epitomized by his famous pledge of offering 'blood, toil, tears and sweat' in May 1940. Taking over Britain after Neville Chamberlain at its lowes...
UK to restart nuclear submarine defuelling in 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced plans to restart the defuelling process for decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines in 2026. This development follows ongoing preparations at specialized doc...
Gaza no longer has famine, says global hunger monitor
According to Reuters, the Global Hunger Monitor reports that famine no longer exists in Gaza due to improved humanitarian and commercial food access after a ceasefire agreement on October 10th between...
US State Department threatens UK over probe into Elon Musk’s X
Sarah B. Rogers from the US State Department warned that 'nothing is off the table' if the X (formerly Twitter) social media platform faces a potential ban in the United Kingdom due to an ongoing inve...
Former MI6 Chief Reveals How To Tell The Real Putin From His Doubles
The former chief of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has shared insights on distinguishing the real Russian President Vladimir Putin from his doubles or lookalikes....
British Intelligence: Putin Regularly Uses Body Double During Public Appearances
According to British intelligence reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin frequently employs body doubles during his public engagements. No further details or context are provided in the summary....
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