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UK Journalist Asks US Politician About War Plan Leak, Gets Shocking Response
US Defence Secretary Hegseth allegedly disclosed operational specifics, including targets and attack plans, in an encrypted group chat.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky Meets UK's King Charles III
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the UK's King Charles III on Sunday, shortly after taking part in key defence talks with European leaders, Buckingham Palace said.
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UK Woman Abducts Couple Over Bike Row, Claims "I Didn't Do It", Avoids Jail Sentence
Helen Rae's defence during sentencing was marked by her claim of innocence despite ample evidence of her involvement in the kidnapping.
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UK Pledges New $286 Million Defence Package For Ukraine
Britain on Thursday unveiled a package of £163;225 million ($286 million) in new military aid to Ukraine for next year, including drones, boats and air defence systems.
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Britain, NATO Must Stay Ahead In 'New AI Arms Race', Says UK Minister Amid Russian Cyber Threat
Addressing a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London, McFadden will unveil Britain's plans to set up a new Laboratory for AI (artificial intelligence) security
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UK's Serious Fraud Office Launches Probe On French Defence Giant Thales
Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said Thursday it had launched a joint investigation with its French counterparts into "suspected bribery and corruption" at the France-based multinational defence giant Thales.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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Canada Aims To Join Military Alliance AUKUS To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region
Canada is in discussions about joining an expanded AUKUS deal between the US, Britain, and Australia formed to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
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As Iran Strike Looms, Israel Hopes For "Abraham Alliance" With US, UK
Israeli defence officials say they are coordinating with the US and UK ahead of an expected strike by Iran, setting the stage for a repeat of a similar attack by Tehran in April that was repelled by allies.
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New UK Defence Minister Visits Ukraine On First Trip Abroad, Pledges More Support
The UK's new defence minister pledged on Sunday to deliver more artillery guns, ammunition and missiles to Ukraine, stressing London's ongoing support for Kyiv during a visit to the southern city of Odesa.
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Explained: What Is NATO, How Many Countries Are Part Of It
Born at the start of the Cold War, NATO -- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization -- is the world's biggest collective defence grouping with 32 members in Europe and North America.
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British Paratroopers Passports Checked Moments After D-Day Drop In France
British paratroopers recreating an airdrop behind German defences to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpost.
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UK Says China Sending "Lethal Aid" To Russia For Ukraine War
China is sending "lethal aid" to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain's defence minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday.
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Indian Navy Officer Becomes First To Conduct Training In UK's Royal Naval College
In a significant milestone for India-UK defence cooperation on Tuesday, Lieutenant Commander N Dinesh Anand became the first Indian Navy officer to conduct training at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth, south-west England.
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Kevin Spacey Overturns UK Ruling In Sex Assault Case Over Lawyers' Mistake
Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey on Tuesday overturned a London court ruling which effectively found him liable for an alleged sexual assault on a British man, after his lawyers mistakenly failed to serve a defence to a civil lawsuit.
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UK Journalist Asks US Politician About War Plan Leak, Gets Shocking Response
US Defence Secretary Hegseth allegedly disclosed operational specifics, including targets and attack plans, in an encrypted group chat.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky Meets UK's King Charles III
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the UK's King Charles III on Sunday, shortly after taking part in key defence talks with European leaders, Buckingham Palace said.
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UK Woman Abducts Couple Over Bike Row, Claims "I Didn't Do It", Avoids Jail Sentence
Helen Rae's defence during sentencing was marked by her claim of innocence despite ample evidence of her involvement in the kidnapping.
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UK Pledges New $286 Million Defence Package For Ukraine
Britain on Thursday unveiled a package of £163;225 million ($286 million) in new military aid to Ukraine for next year, including drones, boats and air defence systems.
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Britain, NATO Must Stay Ahead In 'New AI Arms Race', Says UK Minister Amid Russian Cyber Threat
Addressing a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London, McFadden will unveil Britain's plans to set up a new Laboratory for AI (artificial intelligence) security
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UK's Serious Fraud Office Launches Probe On French Defence Giant Thales
Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said Thursday it had launched a joint investigation with its French counterparts into "suspected bribery and corruption" at the France-based multinational defence giant Thales.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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Canada Aims To Join Military Alliance AUKUS To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region
Canada is in discussions about joining an expanded AUKUS deal between the US, Britain, and Australia formed to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
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As Iran Strike Looms, Israel Hopes For "Abraham Alliance" With US, UK
Israeli defence officials say they are coordinating with the US and UK ahead of an expected strike by Iran, setting the stage for a repeat of a similar attack by Tehran in April that was repelled by allies.
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New UK Defence Minister Visits Ukraine On First Trip Abroad, Pledges More Support
The UK's new defence minister pledged on Sunday to deliver more artillery guns, ammunition and missiles to Ukraine, stressing London's ongoing support for Kyiv during a visit to the southern city of Odesa.
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Explained: What Is NATO, How Many Countries Are Part Of It
Born at the start of the Cold War, NATO -- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization -- is the world's biggest collective defence grouping with 32 members in Europe and North America.
-
British Paratroopers Passports Checked Moments After D-Day Drop In France
British paratroopers recreating an airdrop behind German defences to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpost.
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UK Says China Sending "Lethal Aid" To Russia For Ukraine War
China is sending "lethal aid" to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain's defence minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday.
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Indian Navy Officer Becomes First To Conduct Training In UK's Royal Naval College
In a significant milestone for India-UK defence cooperation on Tuesday, Lieutenant Commander N Dinesh Anand became the first Indian Navy officer to conduct training at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth, south-west England.
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Kevin Spacey Overturns UK Ruling In Sex Assault Case Over Lawyers' Mistake
Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey on Tuesday overturned a London court ruling which effectively found him liable for an alleged sexual assault on a British man, after his lawyers mistakenly failed to serve a defence to a civil lawsuit.
