9 h. ago Former soldier who threw petrol bombs at police station jailed

Jamie Taylor, 34, previously admitted two charges relating to explosive substances and endangering life, and culpable and wilful conduct.

Events

38 h. ago How a family were shocked by allegations about a dead dad’s double life: best podcasts of the week

Was British army major Robbie Mills leading a secret double life? Or was his post-humous accuser hoodwinking Mills’ family? A true-crime investigation finds outA true-crime investigation into the supposed secret double life of British army major Robbie Mills. After Mills died in 1955, apparently from an accident on a submarine, a man called John Cotell turned up at his home claiming to be a friend of his – and a fellow spy. Journalist Eugene Henderson tells the troubling tale of Cottell, who rapidly insinuated his way into the Mills family’s lives. Alexi DugginsWidely available, episodes weekly Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Trump move for Venezuela’s resources likely to weaken economic might of US | Heather Stewart

Oil is American president’s motivation but his concept of economic success feels as outdated as his music tastesThe word “loot” entered the English language from Hindi in the late 18th century, as the rapacious East India Company plundered its way across the subcontinent.It was a trading company, not a state – but it had the imprimatur of the English crown and its own large private army, mingling commerce and military force and opening the way for British imperial dominance of India. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Peak of courage! Veteran Gurkha who lost both his legs to a Taliban bomb scales tallest mountains on all seven continents

When British Army soldier Hari Budha Magar lost both legs to a Taliban bomb, he thought his life was as good as over.

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4 d. ago Voices: How ready is the UK to send troops to Ukraine? Join The Independent Debate

Is the UK’s pledge to send troops to Ukraine realistic in 2026, or does it risk overstretching a military already under pressure?

Politics

5 d. ago U.S. vows to control Venezuela’s oil ‘indefinitely’ as British army helps Trump seize two tankers: Live updates

Trump claimed that American companies would be sending workers to Venezuela to help rebuild the nation’s oil industry infrastructure

Politics

6 d. ago British troops sent to Ukraine must be ready to fight Vladimir Putin's army, says ex

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have announced that the UK and France will put boots on the ground to keep the peace in Ukraine if the war ends

Politics

7 d. ago Exposed: Video shows moment 'fake admiral' addressed military parade that commemorated historic British Army victory

Jonathan Carley, who on Monday was fined a 'pitiful' £500 after his deception was finally exposed, was filmed brazenly addressing unsuspecting crowds at an event commemorating the Battle of Rorke's Drift.

Culture

2 w. ago Fears raised over the safety of British Army families as 300 illegal migrant men set to live at a neighbouring barracks

In the wake of a series of horrific sex attacks by asylum seekers, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp raised safety concerns over the Home Office's use of at Cameron Barracks in Inverness.

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2 w. ago Benefits cheat supermarket worker who swindled £28,000 in disability payments after lying about injury exposed by vid

A SUPERMARKET employee who fraudulently obtained more than £28,000 in disability benefits was exposed when secret video footage revealed the real state of her mobility. Joanne Norris had earlier been granted the highest level of Personal Independence Payment following a back injury that restricted her to walking no more than 20 metres. However, even though...

Economics

2 w. ago 'The Army is still not safe for women years after my daughter took her own life': Jaysley Beck's mother condemns MoD report exposing shocking levels of sexual harassment

Gunner Beck was 19 years old when colleagues found her unresponsive at Larkhill Camp, Wiltshire, in December 2021.

Events

3 w. ago William tells of respect for SAS as he becomes charity patron

The association looks after serving members and veterans of the special forces Army unit.

Politics

3 w. ago Mum's agony and fury with British Army after death of Welsh soldier

Decorated lance corporal Charlie Owen dedicated his life to fighting on the front line for Wales, said his mother

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3 w. ago Moment Scots man attempts to 'swindle shopkeeper' with 'fake vodka trick'

The man was caught trying to con the shopkeeper in East Lothian.

Politics