56 h. ago UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics

Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribesUK politics live – latest updatesAn independent review into the impact of foreign financial influence and interference in domestic politics from Russia and other hostile states has been announced after one of Reform UK’s former senior politicians, Nathan Gill, was jailed for accepting bribes from a pro-Kremlin agent.Amid growing concern inside the security services and parliament over the scale of the foreign threat to British democracy, the government-commissioned inquiry will focus on the effectiveness of the UK’s political finance laws. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Danish intelligence accuse the US of using economic power to ‘assert will’ over allies

The US also listed as a threat due to its growing interest in Greenland which is vital to America’s national security Danish intelligence services have accused the US of using its economic power to “assert its will” and threatening military force against its allies.The comments, made in its annual assessment released this week, mark the first time that the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) has listed the US as a threat to the country. Denmark, the report warns, is “facing more and more serious threats and security policy challenges than in many years”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Danish intelligence accuses US of using economic power to ‘assert its will’ over allies

The US also listed as a threat due to its growing interest in Greenland, which is vital to America’s national securityDanish intelligence services have accused the US of using its economic power to “assert its will” and threatening military force against its allies.The comments, made in its annual assessment released this week, mark the first time that the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) has listed the US as a threat to the country. Denmark, the report warns, is “facing more and more serious threats and security policy challenges than in many years”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago New 'MIS' intelligence service launched as UK faces 'increasing hostile threat'

The government said the 'major overhaul' of intelligence comes amid rising threats from hostile states and terrorists

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8 d. ago Carmarthen school emergency LIVE: Police swarm as campus on lockdown

Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen has been put in lockdown with emergency services at the scene after a "threat" was made

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1 week ago Another country reintroduces voluntary military service with new plan to counter Russia

The move comes as Germany commits billions of euros to modernising its military equipment

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2 w. ago Vienna parliament in 'bomb threat' as police cordon off area with people told stay away

An Austrian parliament building in Vienna has been locked down over an alleged bomb threat as police and other emergency services swarm the area around the Hohes Haus

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2 w. ago Vienna parliament in lockdown after chilling 'bomb threat' call

The centre of Vienna, Austria, came to a standstill around the parliament building following the bomb threat today - emergency services are at the scene

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2 w. ago French military service: 11 things you need to know about Emmanuel Macron's army plans

French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for France to introduce military service in a bid to counter the growing threat posed by Vladimir Putin to Europe

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2 w. ago France reintroduces military service in fear of threat from Russia

Emmanuel Macron told military personnel the volunteer programme would capitalise on the frowing number of young French nationals who are 'ready to stand up' for the country

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2 w. ago WW3 conscription age for men and women in UK as military service plans announced

France has announced new military service plans as concerns grow over Russia's threat to Europe. Here's what historical conscription rules reveal about age ranges and exemptions if the UK ever faced a WW3 scenario.

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3 w. ago France announces voluntary national service with 10,000 target as Russia threat grows

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a voluntary national service programme starting next summer, as Europe seeks to strengthen its military in the face of the growing Russian threat

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3 w. ago France to introduce voluntary military service amid threat from Russia

Macron says plan to introduce 10 months’ service among 18- and 19-year-olds will help France respond to ‘accelerating threats’Europe live – latest updatesFrance is to introduce voluntary military service of 10 months aimed mainly at young people aged 18 and 19, as concern grows in Europe about the threat from Russia.In a speech to troops in Varces-Allières-et-Risset in the French Alps, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, said the service would begin by mid-2026 and would help France respond to “accelerating threats” on the global stage. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago France brings back national military service as threat of war with Russia looms

President Emmanuel Macron will announce on Thursday that the country is bringing back the scheme on a voluntary basis, nearly three decades after scrapping conscription.

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3 w. ago As France prepares military expansion, how is Europe beefing up its armies?

European nations are rushing to bolster their defences amid Russia threat and uncertainty of US supportFrance will this week become the latest EU country to set out plans to expand its army, with Emmanuel Macron expected to announce on Thursday that military service will be restored – albeit on a voluntary basis – nearly 30 years after the end of conscription.In the face of Russia’s military threat and uncertainty over the US’s commitment to defending its transatlantic allies, Europe is rushing to bolster its defence industry and its deployment capability after radically cutting them back since the cold war. Continue reading...

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