A disturbing video shows African foreign nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine being mocked and described as “disposable” by their commanders, fuelling accusations that Moscow is using vulnerable migrants as cannon fodder to plug battlefield losses.
13h ago
Nigerian mechanic says he was promised construction work in Russia but sent to fight on Ukraine frontline.
1d ago
The White House is 'deeply concerned' by Labour's plan to approve a new Chinese mega-embassy in London with a basement just metres from sensitive cables, according to reports.
1d ago
Ukrainian paratroopers have released footage showing an improvised but effective new way of taking down Russian drones, by quite literally hooking them out of the sky.
2d ago
An intelligence expert has branded plans for a vast new Chinese embassy in London “lunacy”, as Labour MPs urge the Government to block the development over fears it could be used for espionage and intimidation.
2d ago
Russia accused of using African troops, with no training, as cannon fodder
2d ago
Russia says it has used its new Oreshnik ballistic missile alongside other weapons in a large-scale overnight strike on Ukraine.
6d ago
The tanker managed to evade Donald Trump’s Venezuela blockade and is believed to be sailing between Scotland and Iceland in a bid to flee to Moscow
7 Jan
British troops could be required to fire on Russian forces in Ukraine under plans being discussed by the UK and France, a former senior NATO commander has warned, as Downing Street confirmed British armed forces would be deployed on the ground following any ceasefire.
7 Jan
The tanker managed to evade Donald Trump’s Venezuela blockade and is believed to be sailing between Scotland and Iceland in a bid to flee to Moscow
7 Jan
Ten C-17 Globemasters and a pair of AC-130J have landed at two Royal Air Force bases, RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk
6 Jan
Multiple explosions were heard and low-flying aircraft have been seen over Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, at around 2am local time on Saturday, prompting residents in several neighbourhoods to flee their homes and rush into the streets.
3 Jan
Use of the £6.3 billion vehicle for military training was halted last month after around 30 soldiers became ill
19 Dec
Britain is sending automated turrets and advanced missile systems to help Ukraine shoot down Russian drones, as part of a £600 million air defence package designed to protect civilians and critical infrastructure through the winter.
16 Dec
The UK will pour more than £140 million into drone and counter-drone systems in the first year of its new defence innovation body, as ministers warn that the country is entering a far more dangerous era of persistent, technology-driven threats.
16 Dec
