52 h. ago Russia is already at war with Britain and we can no longer rely on Trump, defence adviser warns

‘Russia is at war with us’, one of the authors of Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship strategic defence review has warned

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54 h. ago Ministers accused of being ‘asleep at the wheel’ over UK’s soft power around the world

Government’s own advisers warn of funding crisis for BBC World Service, British Council and universitiesAs US retreats, is there a ‘soft power’ opportunity for UK?Ministers have been accused of being “asleep at the wheel” over threats to the UK’s soft power around the world, as some of their own advisers warned a funding crisis is undermining key institutions promoting British influence.Members of the government’s new soft power council, set up by ministers earlier this year, warned the BBC World Service, the British Council and universities – regarded as the bodies at the forefront of the UK’s soft power efforts – all face major financial pressures. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Britain 'is at war with Russia' and 'in big trouble' thanks to Donald Trump

The UK needs to adapt to the new world of warfare and prepare for its once steadfast ally in Washington to no longer come to its defence, a top defence analyst has warned

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69 h. ago Russia is at war with Britain and US is no longer a reliable ally, UK adviser says

Government defence expert Fiona Hill warns UK to respond to threats by becoming more cohesive and resilientRussia is at war with Britain, the US is no longer a reliable ally and the UK has to respond by becoming more cohesive and more resilient, according to one of the three authors of the strategic defence review.Fiona Hill, from county Durham, became the White House’s chief Russia adviser during Donald Trump’s first term and contributed to the British government’s strategy. She made the remarks in an interview with the Guardian. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Anyone who buys supermarket salad in UK given urgent health alert

People have been issued a warning over bagged salad from a supermarket, as experts advise an extra step before eating

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4 d. ago Warning after 45 deaths from mystery substance bought online

Coroner Timothy Brennand has issued a warning online forums that advise on suicide methods following the deaths of 45 people who bought the poisonous substance online.

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5 d. ago Donald Trump 'may not last White House term' as advisor spots 'cognitive decline'

An ex-advisor to Donald Trump has warned the US President may not complete his term in office due to concerns over his health, despite passing a physical and psychological exam

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6 d. ago John Healey refuses to rule out tax rises to fund £14bn rearmament drive... as Nato prepares to set even HIGHER target of spending 3.5% of GDP on defence

Defence Secretary John Healey insisted he was '100 per cent confident' that the government will be able to ramp up spending to 3 per cent of GDP.

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6 d. ago John Healey refuses to rule out tax rises to fund £12bn drive to make Britain 'war

Defence Secretary John Healey insisted he was '100 per cent confident' that the government will be able to ramp up spending to 3 per cent of GDP.

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7 d. ago Is it safe to travel to Sicily? Your rights as Mount Etna eruption threatens disruption

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Toulouse has issued a red aviation warning after Mount Etna’s eruption

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8 d. ago Britain MUST be ready for war: Starmer vows to reverse 'hollowing out' of armed forces with weapons drive

As the government prepares to launch its long-awaited defence review tomorrow, the PM has pledged action to make UK forces 'more lethal than ever'.

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9 d. ago Drones, AI and new technology will dramatically change nature of war, UK defence review to warn

MoD document expected to highlight dangers posed by Russia and China, and shortfall in UK troop numbersBritain is facing “a new era of threat” with drones, artificial intelligence and other technologies changing the nature of warfare more fundamentally than at any other point in history, the government’s strategic defence review is expected to conclude on Monday.The 130-page document written by three advisers to the prime minister, Keir Starmer, will warn of the “immediate and pressing” danger posed by Russia and is expected to try to draw heavily on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ‘New era of threat’ amid changing face of war, UK defence review to warn

MoD document expected to highlight dangers posed by Russia and China, and shortfall in UK troop numbersBritain is facing “a new era of threat” with drones, artificial intelligence and other technologies changing the nature of warfare more fundamentally than at any other point in history, the government’s strategic defence review is expected to conclude on Monday.The 130-page document written by three advisers to the prime minister, Keir Starmer, will warn of the “immediate and pressing” danger posed by Russia and is expected to try to draw heavily on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tornado emergency declared in Illinois as twister hits: 'the situation is life threatening'

A tornado emergency has been declared in parts of Illinois as a 'life-threatening' twister tears through the state. The situation is unfolding and will remain in effect until 7pm CDT, with all residents in the warned areas advised to seek shelter

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3 w. ago GP issues urgent warning over 'summer penis' phenomenon that could destroy intimate moments

Dr Donald Grant, a GP and senor clinical advisor at The Independent Pharmacy , warned that the warmer weather wasn't completely good news for men's nether regions.

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3 w. ago Starmer’s former economic adviser warns Reeves will have to raise taxes

Labour prime minister and chancellor under pressure as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to hit the UK, despite last week’s trade deal

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3 w. ago Potatoes stay edible for six months when placed in unusual kitchen location

Potatoes can now last up to six months by storing them in an usual place in the kitchen, despite previous health warnings advising shoppers to avoid it at all costs.

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