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European country to draft women as war tensions with Russia soar

Danish women who turn 18 from Wednesday will be entered into the country's draft lottery system on an equal footing with their male compatriots for the first time. The change comes against a backdrop...

Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief

Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief2 days agoLaura Gozzi and Zhanna BezpiatchukBBC News, London and KyivGetty ImagesThe head of Ukraine's army, Gen Oleksandr...

British public “not as worried as they should be about how close we are to war”

Following the release of the National Security Strategy and the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) concerns have emerged over the UK’s readiness for a major military conflict, especially in light of...

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'2 days agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorJOHN THYS/AFPNato leaders have agreed to ramp up defence spending to 5% of their countries'...

Watch: Stars arrive in Venice for Jeff Bezos wedding

Watch: Stars arrive in Venice for Jeff Bezos weddingCelebrities including Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey are arriving in Venice to attend the extravagant wedding of Amazon founder Jeff...

Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief

Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chiefJust nowLaura Gozzi and Zhanna BezpiatchukBBC News, London and KyivGetty ImagesThe head of Ukraine's army, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi,...

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'

Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win'25 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorJOHN THYS/AFPNato leaders have agreed to ramp up defence spending to 5% of their countries'...

NATO chief dubs Donald Trump 'Daddy' in bizarre moment at crucial summit

NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte dubbed Donald Trump 'Daddy' in a bizarre press conference in the Hague today.World leaders have gathered in the Netherlands this week to discuss the alliance's...

Nine killed in Kyiv in intense Russian air attack

Nine killed in Kyiv in intense Russian air attack24 hours agoJoel GunterBBC NewsReporting fromKyivJaroslav LukivBBC NewsReporting fromLondonAt least nine people were killed and several injured in a...

Britons told to ‘stock up on tinned foods’ amid nuclear fears

The video suggested buying tinned food (Image: YOUTUBE)Britons were urged to stockpile tinned food during a "Protect and Survive" campaign, launched during Margaret Thatcher's tenure, released at the...

Keir Starmer is falling for the illusion of neutrality on Iran – but UK is a target

Immediately following the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey were quick to issue their statements...

Donald Trump breaks silence with bizarre rant after Iran launches revenge attack

Donald Trump has responded after Iran launched a series of missile attacks at US airbases in the Middle East. Targets in Qatar, Bahrain and Iraq were fired at on Monday in response to America's...

Iran missile attack LIVE: US airbases in Qatar and Iraq targeted in huge revenge strikes

In an ominous sign of war exploding out of control in the Middle East, Qatar has said it reserves the right to respond directly and in accordance with international law.The statement said there had...

32 nations but only one man matters - Nato's summit is all about Trump

32 nations but only one man matters - Nato's summit is all about Trump3 days agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondentGetty ImagesNato summits tend to be "pre-cooked", not least to present a united...

Decoy flights and seven B-2 stealth bombers - how US says it hit Iran's nuclear sites

Decoy flights and seven B-2 stealth bombers - how US says it hit Iran's nuclear sites12 hours agoJake Horton, Paul Sargeant and Robin Levinson KingBBC VerifyReporting fromWashington, DCBBCAn 18-hour...