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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...

Liverpool horror as 15-year-old boy 'seen with a gun' - police rush to scene

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in Liverpool after a member of the public thought they spotted him holding a gun. The police were alerted to the situation at Merthyr Grove, Childwall, shortly...

Why has Trump banned travel from these countries?

Why are these 12 countries on Trump's travel-ban list?3 hours agoJames FitzGeraldBBC NewsA travel ban issued on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump is set to primarily affect countries in Africa...

Iran brought to standstill as regime ramps-up nuclear missile bid

No lorries have moved in parts of Iran for 11 days as drivers dig their heels in over the regime, and their own pay and conditions. The 900,000 truck drivers and more than 400,000 active trucks are...

What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting

What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting9 hours agoJessica Parker and Bernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Berlin and WashingtonReutersNew German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is making a high-stakes trip to...

China taunts 'weak' Putin after Russia's 'Pearl Harbour' Ukraine attack nightmare

Chinese social media users gleefully mocked Vladimir Putin, after Ukraine's devastating drone strikes on military airbases deep inside Russia. Launched from trucks, the drones destroyed some 40...

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 and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap2 days agoJaroslav LukivBBC NewsVitaliy ShevchenkoRussia editor, BBC MonitoringReporting fromIstanbulTurkish Ministry of...

Donald Trump's White House launches blistering attack on the BBC's 'misreporting'

Donald Trump's White House press secretary has launched a blistering attack on the BBC. Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (June 3) accused the broadcaster of accepting Hamas's account of Israeli security...

Jeremy Bowen: Killings near Gaza aid centre will deepen criticism of Israel's new distribution system

Killings near Gaza aid centre will deepen criticism of Israel's new distribution system3 hours agoJeremy BowenInternational editorGetty ImagesWitnesses and international medical teams report terrible...

At least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire near aid centre, Gaza authorities say

At least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire near aid centre, Gaza authorities say4 hours agoTom BennettBBC NewsReporting fromJerusalemReutersAt least 27 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli...

Jack Straw: 'taxes will have to rise' in response to new defence era amid Russia threat

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to make the UK “battle-ready” as he launched the long-anticipated Strategic Defence Review (SDR), revealing the Government’s plans to counter looming threats from...

These are the FOUR most dangerous nations to the UK amid nuclear and biological fears

The UK is facing escalating threats as the world plunges into a new era of "greater instability", prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to launch a fresh defence review in preparation for potential...

Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap2 hours agoJaroslav LukivBBC NewsVitaliy ShevchenkoRussia editor, BBC MonitoringReporting fromIstanbulTurkish Ministry of...

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...