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Afghan migrant ‘brought 22 relatives to the UK’ amid military data breach fury

A huge military data breach led to Afghan migrants bringing more than 20 family members to Britain, despite previously being rejected for asylum. Officials were left scrambling to find accommodation...

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty2 days agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanBecky MortonPolitical reporterEPAThe UK and Germany have agreed a...

Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre

Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre2 days agoJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsVadym FilashkinAt least two people have been killed and a further 27 injured following a...

Man accused of airport assault 'didn't know' he hit female PCs

Airport accused 'didn't know' he hit female PCs34 minutes agoDan WareingBBC News, ManchesterA student who hit two police officers to the floor at Manchester Airport has told jurors he did not know...

Putin humiliated after Kremlin forced to cancel 'flagship' military event

Russia's Defence Ministry has quietly cancelled its flagship military exhibition, in a major blow for Vladimir Putin. Several sources have confirmed to Russian media that the prestigious...

Livid Russia accuses US of 'blackmail' as Putin seizes area 'size of Greater Manchester'

Russia has lashed out at the US, accusing the Trump administration of “blackmail” as it continues to threaten Moscow with a sanctions ultimatum. Washington has told the Kremlin that if it does...

Defence Secretary John Healey accused of misleading parliament over Afghanistan scandal

The Liberal Democrats have accused the Defence Secretary of misleading MPs over a crucial element of the Afghanistan data leak scandal. Just days ago John Healey told MPs: “No serving member of our...

Dramatic pictured show RAF helicopters in action during major exercise

Stunning photographs capture British Armed Forces helicopters in action during a significant exercise, which includes a thrilling air assault training mission.Exercise Hades Warrior is an intense,...

Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war?

Kill Russians, win points: Is Ukraine's new drone scheme gamifying war? 3 hours agoPaul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent in KyivBBC/Xavier VanpevenaegeThe images come in every day. Thousands of them.Men...

Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US

Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US3 hours agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorJeff Overs/BBCGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accepted US accusations that Europe was doing too...

Nigel Farage erupts at Keir Starmer over controversial Germany deal

Nigel Farage has taken aim at Sir Keir Starmer's new deal with Germany as part of the UK's "EU reset".The Reform UK leader referenced research which suggested Britain now aligned with Brussels in 21...

British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach

British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach31 minutes agoJoel GunterSenior international reporterBBCThe identities of more than 100 British officials, including members of the special forces...

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty5 minutes agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanBecky MortonPolitical reporterEPAThe UK and Germany have agreed...

Details of more than 100 British people included in massive Afghan data breach

The details of more than 100 British people - including spies and special forces - were included in a massive data leak that resulted in thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the UK....

Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes

Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes3 hours agoDavid GrittenBBC NewsReporting fromJerusalemReutersSyria's interim president has said it is his...