27 h. ago UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admits

The revelations will further concern over the state of Britain’s hollowed out armed forces in the face of growing threats from Russia and China

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6 d. ago US military risk showdown with Russia close to UK as Russian oil tanker 'raid' confirmed

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6 d. ago US facing showdown with Russia close to UK as Marinera oil tanker 'seized in raid'

The Marinera oil tanker, formerly known Bella-1, could spark World War 3 after reports of a raid on the vessel by by US forces had led to is alleged capture, as Russian ships and submarines stand by

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6 d. ago Police chief admits officers Googled false information to justify banning Jewish football fans from Aston Villa match

A POLICE chief today admitted his officers Googled incorrect info used to justify a ban on Jewish football fans.  Chief Constable Craig Guildford faced calls to quit over the revelations.  The West Midlands Police chief was grilled by MPs over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a game against Aston Villa in...

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6 d. ago BREAKING Donald Trump threatens to use military action as he 'discusses options' to seize Greenland

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2 w. ago Police apologise for wrongly claiming Jewish community supported ban on  Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match

West Midlands Police (WMP) Chief Constable Craig Guildford admitted there was 'no documented feedback' that British Jews wanted Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from a match at Aston Villa.

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2 w. ago Sports icon's house engulfed in horror inferno as two rushed to hospital in fire

The house of a sporting icon went up in flames on Sunday evening as a fire department chief admitted 10 to 15 crews had raced to the scene with two people taken to hospital

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3 w. ago Millionaire Harley Street doctor to the stars at war with council after building luxury rooftop pergola on his £7m Chelsea townhouse without permission

Cosmetic surgeon Yannis Alexandrides installed a metal pergola on the roof terrace of his three-storey townhouse in one of London's most prestigious neighbourhoods.

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3 w. ago UK defence chief breaks silence on WW3 conscription – 'we need to step up'

With tensions continuing to rise between Russia and the West, one top defence chief has spoken out on Britain's readiness for war, and admitted the army needs to heed the call

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3 w. ago The Guardian view on the EU and Ukraine: a moment of truth for Brussels and Kyiv | Editorial

The plan to mobilise Russia’s frozen assets is morally compelling and ingenious. The problem is that its enemies will never see it that wayMorally, the decision facing the European Council in Brussels this week has been a no-brainer. Russia invaded Ukraine illegally and unilaterally. Moscow shows no sign of wanting peace. It actively threatens other countries too, including Britain. Ukraine is running out of money. Yet £184bn worth of Russian assets remain frozen in Europe, notably in Belgium. That money should therefore be mobilised to fund Ukraine. To many, this would be the enactment of a clear and present duty, proof positive that Europe can still be a heavy hitter.In the messy reaches of the real world, however, things have not been straightforward. Law, economics and politics all managed to insinuate themselves, sometimes venomously, into the intense buildup to Brussels. Reparations can have lethal political consequences. Seizure of assets will undoubtedly face legal...

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3 w. ago Myanmar's military government charge hundreds with breaking election law as voting date nears

Myanmar's military government has charged over 200 people with violating the country's strict election law ahead of a general election at the end of this month

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