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UK to boost defence spending to 3.5% of GDP but only after Labour bows to Nato pressure

Britain has agreed to sharply increase its defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP after coming under pressure from Nato.Mark Rutte, Nato’s secretary-general, described the decision as...

Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump

Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump56 minutes agoBernd Debusmann JrBBC NewsReporting fromThe White HouseGetty ImagesVladimir Putin has said he will have to respond to...

Russia threatens UK with nuclear apocalypse after Keir Starmer speech: 'They'll all die!'

Putin's regime has mocked Sir Keir Starmer over his "war footing" defence review, warning of the Russian threat. The Kremlin’s most prominent TV propaganda show warned of nuclear Armageddon facing...

UK 'only ever 90 minutes away from WW3 missile strike' warns top general

Cruise missiles could hit and destroy a British city in just 90 minutes, according to the author of the Strategic Defence Review.General Sir Richard Barrons, a former British Army chief, warned towns...

Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says

Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says47 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporter•@DavidSamFrancisJonathan BealeDefence correspondent•@bealejonathanMinistry of DefenceThe...

Britain's defence review has grand ambition. Now it needs the money

Britain's defence review has grand ambition. Now it needs the money25 minutes agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondentEPAThe British defence review was asked to make its recommendations within the...

At a glance: Key points from government's defence strategy

At a glance: Key points from government's defence strategy14 minutes agoOscar BentleyPolitical reporterPA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out the government's defence strategy for the...

UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines

UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines1 hour agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent•@bealejonathanPaul SeddonPolitical reporterPA MediaThe UK will build up to 12 new attack submarines, the...

Britain to build up to 12 new nuclear attack submarines to counter Russian threat

Britain will build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15billion in its warhead programme, the Prime Minister will announce on Monday. The Government is expected to accept 62...

Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks

Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks1 day agoJaroslav Lukiv & Rachel HaganBBC NewsGetty ImagesUkraine's president has questioned Russia's commitment to progressing...

Ukraine attack LIVE: Russian nuclear bombers destroyed in humliating blow for Putin

The Defence Secretary has called plans to boost the UK's military might a "message to Moscow" but said he does not expect to raise the number of soldiers until the next parliament.The Government has...

Travel to holiday hotspot 'a real risk' says former ambassador

Former British ambassador to Egypt, John Casson, has urged the Foreign Office to issue a warning against travel to Egypt, citing heightened risks for Brits in the wake of a UN ruling on the illegal...

Travel to holiday hotspot 'a real risk' says former ambassador

Pope meets Zelensky after inauguration Mass

Pope meets Zelensky after inauguration Mass2 hours agoGabriela PomeroyBBC NewsBethany BellReporting from the VaticanReutersPope Leo XIV has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following...

POLL: Should Russia be punished if Putin doesn’t meet Zelensky?

The world is holding its breath in the next 24 hours to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin will show up for proposed face-to-face peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The...