Category : Defence


US 'Double-Tap' Strike Sparks War Crime Claims

Democrats and Republicans clash over Trump's controversial 'double-tap' military strike in the Caribbean. Lawmakers demand video release as war crime allegations escalate. Read the full story.

Bishop Thomas McMahon dies, aged 89

The Right Rev Thomas McMahon, former Catholic Bishop of Brentwood, has died at 89. Remembered for anti-nuclear vigils, traditional views, and a controversial cathedral rebuild. Read his full story.

British soldiers join major Nato exercise on Russian border

British soldiers from 3 Rifles undergo intense Arctic warfare training in Finland, honing survival skills at -28°C and joining Finnish forces in a major defence exercise near the Russian border. Discover how Nato is preparing.

Chinese jets lock radar on Japanese fighters near Okinawa

Japanese defence minister accuses Chinese J-15 fighters of dangerous radar lock-ons on F-15s over international waters. The incident marks a serious military escalation amid tensions over Taiwan. Read the full report.

Pearl Harbour's last survivors: An era ends

With no survivors attending the 2025 ceremony, discover how the memory of the Pearl Harbour attack is being preserved for future generations through oral histories and family legacies.

Japan protests Chinese jet radar lock near Okinawa

Japan lodges a formal protest after a Chinese J-15 fighter from the Liaoning carrier locks radar on Japanese F-15s. Defence Minister Koizumi calls it a 'dangerous act'. Read the latest.

Trump 'tires' of Hegseth controversies, report claims

President Trump is reportedly growing weary of scandals surrounding Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, no longer defending him when insiders question his competence. Discover the details of the Pentagon's 'double-tap' strike and internal White House tensions

Final SIGAR report: $7.1bn US gear left for Taliban

A damning final report from the US watchdog SIGAR details how $7.1bn in taxpayer-funded weapons and equipment was abandoned in Afghanistan, now forming the Taliban's security core. Read the full investigation.

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