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German Special Forces Arrest Armed Syrian Teen in Dawn Raid
German SEK special forces used a military-style assault vehicle to arrest a 16-year-old Syrian boy wanted for serious robbery. The raid comes amid scrutiny of crime statistics involving migrants. Read the full report.
Child dead in Moscow school stabbing and pepper spray attack
A teenager has been detained by special forces after a fatal knife and pepper spray attack at a Moscow school. One child was killed and three people injured. Read the latest.
SAS troops refuse Afghan war crimes inquiry evidence
Scores of Special Forces soldiers are declining to give evidence to a war crimes inquiry over fears of self-incrimination. Read the latest on the high-stakes investigation.
Special Forces chief covered up Afghan executions
Whistleblower claims senior UK special forces officer knew soldiers were executing Afghans but conducted 'fake exercise' to cover it up. Read the shocking testimony.
SAS war crimes cover-up alleged in Afghanistan inquiry
A senior whistleblower claims UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings, including children. The independent inquiry continues its investigation.
SAS figures defend regiment in Afghanistan war crimes inquiry
Senior SAS officers challenge High Court inquiry's 'selective' release of evidence regarding alleged extra-judicial killings in Afghanistan. Key testimonies remain unpublished as investigation continues until 2026.
Military Bans Sexual Jokes in Harassment Crackdown
The British Armed Forces ban risque humour, classifying it as sexual harassment. Troops face discipline for repeated offences. Learn about the new policy and its impact.
Ant Middleton sued by MoD over special forces podcast
Former SAS star Ant Middleton is accused by the Ministry of Defence of revealing 'extremely sensitive' special forces details on a podcast. Read the full High Court details.
Ant Middleton banned from discussing Special Forces past
TV star Ant Middleton faces High Court injunction preventing him from discussing UK Special Forces service after MOD lawsuit over podcast revelations. Read the full details.
WWII veteran, 103, recalls daring Christmas escape
John Gomer Morris, Britain's oldest Chelsea Pensioner at 103, shares his incredible WWII stories including a drunken Christmas Eve escape through German lines in Yugoslavia. Read his remarkable journey.
Ricky Gervais Mortality Netflix Special Drops Dec 30
Ricky Gervais reveals his fourth Netflix stand-up special, Mortality, premiering December 30. Filmed at the London Palladium, it tackles life and death with his signature dark humour.
Sudan's War: A Battle for Power and Survival
An in-depth look at Sudan's devastating conflict, exploring its roots in the 2019 revolution and the power struggle between the army and RSF militia. Understand the human cost and why the world must act.
Death in Paradise Christmas cast and return revealed
The BBC unveils the star-studded cast for the Death in Paradise Christmas special, featuring a huge familiar face return. Don't miss the festive mystery!
UK Military Has More Top Brass Than Combat Equipment
Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.
Ukraine's Elite Forces Launch Deep Strikes Behind Russian Lines
Exclusive intelligence reveals how Ukraine's shadowy special operations units are conducting daring deep-strike missions, destroying high-value Russian targets hundreds of kilometres behind enemy lines using Western-supplied weaponry.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Navy SEALs' Shocking Truths in Netflix Documentary
Former US Navy SEALs break their silence in gripping Netflix documentary 'The Eagle and the Vulture', exposing the brutal realities of elite military operations and the hidden costs of warfare.
Ukraine deploys special forces to defend Pokrovsk
Ukraine rushes special forces to the embattled city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops intensify their assault on this critical eastern stronghold, with military analysts warning of potential strategic consequences.
UK Defence Secretary Reveals Military Readiness Crisis
John Healey reveals alarming new figures showing Britain's military equipment shortages and recruitment failures, sparking urgent calls for government action.
Billionaire's £45m record donation to UK armed forces
Timothy Mellon, billionaire heir to the Pittsburgh banking dynasty, makes unprecedented £45 million donation to support British military personnel and their families through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
US Night Stalkers Deploy to Caribbean Amid Venezuela Fears
Exclusive reporting reveals elite US special forces units are conducting covert operations near Venezuela, raising alarm in Caracas about potential regime change ambitions against Nicolás Maduro.
UK special forces operating in Gaza - exclusive report
Exclusive: British special forces are reportedly operating inside Gaza as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue, raising questions about UK's direct involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
British Army's secret Himalayan special forces training exposed
Exclusive: Special forces troops disappeared from public records during extreme high-altitude warfare training in Indian Himalayas, raising questions about secret military operations.
Trump Deploys Night Stalkers in Venezuela Maduro Operation
In a dramatic escalation, former President Donald Trump has reportedly authorised elite US Special Forces for covert operations targeting Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela, according to explosive intelligence documents.
Afghan commandos face Taliban after UK data breach
Exclusive: Hundreds of Afghan special forces soldiers who worked with Britain are facing deportation from Pakistan after a catastrophic data breach exposed their details to Taliban authorities.
UK Special Forces data breach risks Afghan allies
Sensitive information about Afghan citizens who worked with British special forces was accidentally leaked, potentially putting lives at risk from Taliban retaliation.
ICE Investigates College Football Recruitment Via NFL Fan Ads
US Immigration officials launch unprecedented operation targeting college football recruitment networks using NFL fan advertisements as cover for illegal activities.
Healey's tribute to Kenyan-British soldier transforms army policy
John Healey honours Private John Mbugua in emotional Commons address, pledging diversity reforms that will transform Britain's military recruitment and culture.
US Military Faces Obesity Crisis Threatening National Security
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming obesity epidemic within US armed forces, with nearly one-third of young Americans too overweight to serve, threatening national security.
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