UK Builds Iron Dome Defence as Russia Threat Grows
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
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Sydney Attack: Rabbi and Girl's Final Hanukkah Moments
Heartbreaking footage shows Rabbi Eli Schlanger and 10-year-old Matilda celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach before the deadly Sydney attack. Read the full story.
Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
Vilnius Airport closed over balloon threat
Vilnius Airport suspends all operations due to a mysterious 'balloon threat', leaving passengers stranded and flights diverted. Follow for live updates on this developing airspace incident.
Priest's 1,000 balloon flight ends in tragedy
The tragic story of Father Adelir de Carli, who vanished during a daring charity flight strapped to 1,000 helium balloons. Read the full investigation into what went wrong.
Wedding balloons explode, leaving couple with severe burns
A bride and groom suffered severe burns after hydrogen-filled balloons exploded during their wedding ceremony in New Delhi. Read their warning about viral social media trends.
Weather balloon shatters United Airlines cockpit window
Official investigation confirms a WindBorne weather balloon struck United Flight 1093 at 36,000 feet, shattering the windshield and injuring the captain. Read the full safety report.
London theatre's bizarre trigger warnings shock audiences
A London theatre's surreal trigger warnings for balloon animals and real soil on a new psychological horror show have sparked debate. Discover why top actors are criticising the trend.
Weather balloon shatters United flight windshield
A United Airlines flight was forced into an emergency landing after a weather balloon shattered the cockpit windshield, showering pilots with glass. Read the full NTSB report details.
Banksy's Girl with Balloon stolen in London gallery raid
A brazen thief smashed his way into a London art gallery and stole Banksy's iconic Girl with Balloon, worth £270,000. Discover how the Met's Flying Squad recovered the artwork and arrested the culprit within just four days.
Vilnius Airport halts flights due to balloon invasion
Lithuania's capital faces unprecedented travel disruption as mysterious giant balloons drift into flight paths, forcing Vilnius Airport to suspend all operations in dramatic safety move.
Estonia closes airport after spy balloon incursions
Estonia takes unprecedented security measures, closing its main airport and border crossings following repeated unidentified aerial object intrusions, sparking espionage concerns.
Weather balloon forces Lithuanian airport shutdown
A mysterious weather balloon incursion has triggered unprecedented airspace closures across Lithuania, grounding flights and raising serious security concerns in the Baltic region.
Stray balloons force Vilnius Airport to halt flights
Lithuania's main international airport faces temporary shutdown as mysterious balloons drift into critical airspace, raising security concerns and disrupting travel plans.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
United Airlines emergency landing after windshield crack
A United Airlines Boeing 767 was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Chicago's O'Hare Airport following a dramatic windshield fracture, with speculation pointing to unusual weather phenomena as the potential cause.
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