7 h. ago Broken defence promises: Labour's dithering is putting Britain's national security at risk, says MAGGIE PAGANO

Only a few months ago, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves boasted about how extra defence spending was going to turbo-charge economic growth.

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13 h. ago Failure to name Stakeknife ‘slightly ludicrous’, Justice Minister says

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn insisted that identifying agents risks ‘jeopardising’ national security,

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14 h. ago Prince of Wales bridge closed over 'risk of collapse' as M4 hit with 2

Prince of Wales Bridge has been been closed for "emergency repairs" a National Highways spokesman has confirmed, after an inspection grew concerned about the lightning columns

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14 h. ago Prince of Wales bridge closed as 'lighting columns at risk of collapse' in M4 chaos

Prince of Wales Bridge has been been closed for "emergency repairs" a National Highways spokesman has confirmed, after an inspection grew concerned about the lightning columns

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19 h. ago Lithuania declares national emergency over Belarus balloon risk

The Lithuanian government asked parliament to grant the military powers

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20 h. ago Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus

Lithuania's government has declared a national emergency over security risks from balloons coming from Belarus

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21 h. ago Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus

Vilnius’s move follows appeals to EU to take more action against ‘hybrid’ attacks from Russia-aligned neighbour

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41 h. ago Prince Harry’s UK security under review after he wrote to Mahmood, reports say

Home Office has reportedly ordered threat assessment amid long-running dispute over Duke of Sussex’s safetyUK politics live – latest updatesThe Duke of Sussex’s security arrangements while visiting the UK are reportedly to be reviewed after a direct request from him to the home secretary.Prince Harry, who lost a high-profile legal claim against the government over the decision to remove his right to automatic taxpayer-funded police protection, wrote privately to the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, requesting a full security risk assessment. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scots social worker calls for child mental health to be declared national emergency

It comes as Public Health Scotland figures revealed 128 children have waited more than a year for ­treatment, up from 115 last year.

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5 d. ago Salisbury poisonings: Reason part of Dawn Sturgess inquiry to remain secret

Lord Hughes said the closed section of the £8million report 'cannot be made available to the public because of the damage which might be done to national security and the risk of harm which might be occasioned to some individuals if it were to be published'

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5 d. ago India’s opposition lawmakers demand Delhi air crisis be declared ‘national emergency’

Millions of people in Delhi alone face severe respiratory risks as pollution levels skyrocket in October and November

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6 d. ago MGM casino shooting LIVE: 'Multiple wounded' as gunfire erupts at National Harbor in Maryland

Emergency services have raced to the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland, following reports of a shooter opening fire and multiple people injured

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6 d. ago MGM casino shooting LIVE: One dead and 'multiple wounded' as gunfire erupts

Emergency services have raced to the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland, after a gunman opened fire with one person now confirmed dead

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7 d. ago UK terror watchdog warns national security plan ignores escalating online threats

Independent reviewer says need to protect against online threats is now as important as need for robust armed forcesThe UK’s independent reviewer of terrorism laws has criticised the government’s latest national security strategy for failing to take online threats more seriously, despite Keir Starmer claiming it would result in “a hardening and sharpening of our approach” in the face of Russian menace.Jonathan Hall KC said it was “a very surprising omission” that the 2025 national security strategy did not focus more on online risks, including from terrorists and hostile states, which he said were now a “major vector of threat”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires

Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians who have called for accountabilityAuthorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire, as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability.Emergency services continued to search through the seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po on Monday, days after the city’s deadliest fire in 75 years. The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further as the search continues. About 40 people are still missing. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Four men suspected of planning to fight for Russia arrested in South Africa

Reports have emerged of 17 other South African nationals becoming stranded in Ukraine

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1 week ago M1 closure recap: Major motorway closed in West Yorkshire after collision

Emergency services were on the scene, while National Highways traffic officers diverted road users and urged those travelling to plan ahead before embarking on their journeys

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2 w. ago Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA warns of worsening security, military activity

International airlines are canceling flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots about security risks and increased military activity

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2 w. ago Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, Home Office official says

Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocatesThe anti-terrorism Prevent programme risks being overwhelmed because of the government’s ban on Palestine Action and could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, a member of the Home Office’s homeland security group has warned.The official said there was already confusion among counter-terrorism police, officials and in schools and hospitals as a result of the proscription of the direct action group, which makes being a member of – or showing support for – it a criminal offence under the Terrorism Act. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over 'worsening security situation'

The Federal Aviation Administration has warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela “due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity.”

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