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From injury woes to goal machine, Calvert-Lewin charts stunning revival at Leeds
English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton FC is currently experiencing an exceptional scoring streak in the Premier League, demonstrating significant improvement after a period of injury issues...
US Army Secretary briefed on British hybrid navy plans
The United States Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll was given an overview of the Royal Navy's strategy for implementing a “hybrid navy” and increasing reliance on uncrewed systems during his visit...
UK trade unions urge Labour to revisit EU customs union
Trade unions in the UK are calling on the Labour Party to reconsider joining an EU customs union as part of their Brexit policies. However, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that any closer ties ...
Israel says countries condemning new settlements are discriminating against Jews
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused countries criticizing the approval of new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank as discriminatory against Jews. Fourteen nations, including France ...
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
The Trump administration has put on hold talks and hinted at potential trade probes with other countries such as the UK, EU and South Korea due to ongoing discussions about regulating major technology...
Arsenal faces backlash over partnership with Israeli-founded firm Deel
Arsenal's partnership with Israeli-founded HR and payroll platform Deel has faced criticism from sections of the fanbase and Palestinian advocates. The club announced a multi-year agreement with Deel,...
New Russian reconnaissance drone uses British Raspberry Pi microcomputer and licensed Windows 11
A new Russian reconnaissance drone has been developed with British technology such as Raspberry Pi microcomputers and licensed versions of Microsoft Windows 11. The drone is intended for intelligence ...
Salah focused on Egypt ambition with Liverpool crisis behind him
Egyptian football player Mohamed Salah has redirected his attention to the Africa Cup of Nations with his national team, moving past issues at his club Liverpool, according to Egyptian coach Hossam Ha...
Starmer pressured to intercept Andrew Tate in Dubai to face trial for UK rape charges
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to intercept influencer Andrew Tate before he can compete in a celebrity boxing match in Dubai this Saturday. Tate, who is facing 21 serious charges i...
Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms
A group of Labour Party Members of Parliament (MPs) have called on the British government to maintain current residency support for Hong Kong residents holding British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) stat...
Carrick takes Manchester United helm until season's end
Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has been appointed as the interim manager of the club until the end of the current football season, following the recent dismissal of Ruben Amorim....
Ministers face defence trade-offs as costs rise, CDS says
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton dismissed reports of a £28 billion funding shortfall in the UK's defence programme as speculative, addressing MPs concerned about delays to the Defence Investmen...
HII expands UK drone vessel operations hub at Portchester
US defense company HII has expanded its unmanned systems facility in Hampshire, doubling its size and emphasizing the site's importance as a European hub for autonomous maritime operations....
Where Is The Real Putin: MI6 Officer Explains How To Tell Original Dictator From Doppelgangers
An ex-MI6 officer has provided insights on discerning the real Russian President Vladimir Putin from potential look-alikes or impostors. No additional details are given, other than this relates to a m...
Future of surplus Challenger 2 tanks remains undecided
The UK has not decided what to do with its surplus Challenger 2 main battle tanks that will not be upgraded under the Challenger 3 program....
UK rules out expanding nuclear deterrent via F-35A
The UK government has stated that there are no plans to expand its nuclear deterrent beyond the current submarine-based system and will not incorporate the F-35A aircraft into this role....
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (OTCMKTS:RYCEY) Hits New 52-Week High – Should You Buy?
The stock of Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC rose to a new 52-week high on Thursday, reaching as high as $17.24 with a closing price at $17.13 after trading over 2,700,000 shares. Several analysts expect fur...
Calls to review £200m Navy workboat deal awarded abroad
GMB has called on the UK government to review and potentially intervene after naval support vessels worth £200 million were awarded to a Dutch shipbuilder, Damen. The union suggests this contract shou...
BBC journalists reportedly told to avoid saying US ‘kidnapped’ Venezuelan leader Maduro
A British newspaper columnist reveals that BBC journalists have been instructed not to use the term 'kidnapping' in their reporting on the alleged capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by the US...
Trump’s Maduro raid was ‘right thing to do,’ says UK Tory chief
Kemi Badenoch, UK Conservative chief, stated her support for former US President Donald Trump's action against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, characterizing it as the 'right thing to do'. She share...
Carney heads to Paris for talks with Ukraine allies to secure ceasefire
UK diplomat Matthew Rowland (referred to as Carney) travels to Paris to meet with Ukraine's international partners in an effort to solidify a ceasefire agreement....
Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated at ceremony in London
The Palestinian embassy in London was officially opened with full diplomatic status during a ceremony on Monday. The event was marked as a significant moment by Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot, wh...
UK expects 75th F-35 delivery by end of 2033
The UK Ministry of Defence announced that they expect to receive their 75th F-35 Lightning aircraft by the close of 2033....
Palestine Action-linked hunger striker hospitalised for fifth time
Kamran Ahmed, a Palestine Action-linked activist on remand in the UK, was hospitalized for a fifth time after more than 50 days of hunger striking. The group's demands include immediate bail and cessa...
Rentokil Initial PLC (NYSE:RTO) Short Interest Up 25.2% in December
Short interest in Rentokil Initial PLC (NYSE:RTO) increased by 25.2% from November 30th to December 15th, reaching a total of 3,882,315 shares. This represents an increase from the previous short inte...
Forget the Trump-Class: Meet the 5 Best Battleships Of All Time
This article discusses five of the most influential battleships ever constructed, highlighting their historical importance and legacy. The featured vessels include Japan's Yamato-class, America’s Iowa...
Keller Group (LON:KLR) Sets New 52-Week High – Here’s What Happened
Keller Group's shares reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting as much as GBX 1,690 and closing at GBX 1,650 with 18,573 shares traded. Analyst commentary has followed the...
'We know what we want': Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in his team's title ambitions following a decisive victory over Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium....
UN Calls Sudan's El-Fasher A 'Crime Scene' Following RSF Capture
The UN has characterized El-Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, Sudan, as a site of criminal activity following the detention of individuals associated with the Rapid Support Forces. The designa...
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
A joint statement from Britain, Canada, France and other nations expresses serious concern over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and urges Israel to enable sustained NGO operations and allow ...
Military Quote of the Day By Winston Churchill: ‘The story of the human race is war…’
Winston Churchill's quote 'The story of the human race is war' reflects his view that conflict is an inherent and recurring aspect of history. He saw 'peace' as a brief interval between wars, particul...
Labour Party HQ in London targeted by group called Justice for the Hunger Strikers
A group named Justice for the Hunger Strikers targeted the Labour Party headquarters in London, smashing windows and spraying red paint. This incident follows previous attacks on Labour offices in New...
BAE Systems to integrate new IFF on South Korea’s KF-21
BAE Systems has been contracted by Korea Aerospace Industries to install the AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder on South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter. This new equipment will replace th...
Britain buys new mobile artillery in £52m deal
The United Kingdom has entered into an agreement with Germany to purchase one RCH 155 armored vehicle for UK trials and two additional units for joint testing purposes. The total cost of the transacti...
Gap year military scheme to launch for under-25s in 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to introduce a paid military experience program for individuals aged 18 to 25 across all three services starting in 2026....
Russian Tu-95MS bombers over Britain - NATO scrambles fighters due to Russian aircraft flyby
Russian military strategic bombers, specifically the Tu-95MS variant, flew over British airspace prompting a rapid response from NATO forces which scrambled fighter jets in reaction. The incident high...
MP hails Babcock workforce at Rosyth
Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie hailed the workforce at Rosyth during the keel laying ceremony of the Royal Navy's third Type 31 frigate, HMS Formidable. His speech was an appreciation for the...
UK Government has sought ‘legal advice’ on Ajax
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that it has sought legal advice from the Government Legal Department regarding the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme, in response to a query by Member of Parli...
Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by London police while participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration aimed at supporting Palestinian hunger strikers. Organizers noted that her arrest i...
RAF engineer retention scheme for F-35 costs £113.5m
The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that the RAF's Financial Retention Incentive scheme for engineers supporting the operation and maintenance of the British F-35 Lightning aircraft program will c...
Gaza no longer experiencing famine, UN-backed research finds
A recent study backed by the United Nations indicates that Gaza no longer faces conditions classified as famine, but food insecurity continues to be a significant issue within the enclave....
Taiwan intervention may just spell the end of the West
The article discusses the tendency of people and experts to picture future conflicts based on past experiences, such as those depicted in Hollywood films or personal memories. It raises concerns about...
Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership
The British Armed Forces plan to introduce a 'Foundation Scheme' starting in 2026 aimed at providing under-25-year-olds with an opportunity to gain experience within the military. The program aims to ...
US shipyard HII expands in UK to service growing Europe UUV business
General Dynamics subsidiary Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has expanded its operations at the Portchester site in England. The expansion will enable the company to assemble Remus 620 unmanned und...
New officer takes command of the Red Arrows
Wing Commander Sasha Nash has been appointed as the new Officer Commanding of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. This leadership change comes as the team prepares for their display ac...
Trump’s Venezuela grab piles pain on Keir Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure as US President Trump focuses on Venezuela, complicating Starmer’s domestic political situation. Critics perceive Starmer as overly cautious, like...
Military Quote of the Day By Winston Churchill: ‘I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs…’
This article uses Winston Churchill’s humorous quote on pigs as a segue into an exploration of the lesser-known aspects and major mistakes made by the wartime leader. It references historian Richard L...
‘They Just Kept Sinking’: Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier ‘Sunk’ By Canadian Victoria-Class Diesel Submarine
During NATO exercises, Canadian Victoria-class submarines successfully simulated sinking high-value surface ships such as the British carrier HMS Illustrious by exploiting conditions like noisy coasta...
‘Driving Home For Christmas’ singer Chris Rea dies at 74
British singer Chris Rea, known for his hit song 'Driving Home For Christmas,' has passed away at the age of 74. He was previously diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2001 and suffered a stroke in 201...
UK rules out keeping Warrior armoured vehicles in service
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Warrior armoured vehicle will not be kept in service beyond its scheduled withdrawal date in 2027....
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