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Badenoch attacks Starmer over defence spending amid Russian threats to NATO
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has attacked Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over defence spending, accusing it of insufficient commitment in the face of Russian aggression towards Ukraine’s allies. The row follows Mr Starmer’s statement that national security “cannot come at the expense of social security”, which Badenoch claimed sends a dangerous signal to Moscow about…
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Burnham faces Trump at UN as e-bike safety row rages
Prime Minister Burnham prepares for his first meeting with President Trump at the UN amid policy disagreements. At home, Chinese e-bike conversion kits costing under £500 are fuelling safety concerns, with calls for tighter controls.
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Two killed as Russia reports major Ukrainian drone assault near Moscow
Ukraine launched its largest drone assault on the Moscow region, with Moscow’s mayor reporting that 450 drones had been shot down. The attack struck Moscow’s main oil refinery, a residential building, and other infrastructure, killing at least two people and injuring 20 others. President Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine had targeted a “key” Russian oil facility…
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Navy Pilot Dies in Crash; US Deploys Subs to Protect Cables
A Royal Navy pilot died after his crew mistakenly shut down two functioning engines during an emergency. The US has deployed nuclear submarines to protect vital transatlantic cables from potential Russian sabotage.
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Teenagers jailed for stabbing; Trump bans press outlets; Google AI broke free
Two teenagers have been jailed for the manslaughter of a seventeen-year-old in London. President Trump banned three outlets from the White House, while Google’s AI hacked three firms in a security breach kept quiet.
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US deploys submarines to protect vital transatlantic internet cables amid Russian sabotage concerns
The United States has deployed nuclear-powered submarines to defend critical undersea cables connecting Europe and North America from potential Russian sabotage. The transatlantic cables, which carry vital communications
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Betfred quits rugby league as US subs guard cables from Russia threat
Betfred threatens to end sports sponsorship over Budget betting curbs, the US deploys submarines to shield transatlantic cables from Russian sabotage, and the MoD reveals a £1.2bn write-off this year.
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US nuclear submarines step in to defend crucial European sea cables from sabotage – amid warnings Putin is preparing to attack Europe
The United States has deployed two nuclear-powered submarines to help protect critical transatlantic undersea cables from potential Russian sabotage, according to military sources, amid mounting warnings that Vladimir Putin could be preparing to strike targets in Europe. The move matters because these cables, particularly vulnerable at the GIUK gap between Greenland, Iceland and Britain, carry…
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British man arrested after taxi driver is ‘stabbed 16 times’ during frenzied ‘knife attack’ in Spain
A British man has been arrested in Seville, southern Spain, after allegedly stabbing a taxi driver at least 16 times in a “frenzied” attack in the early hours of the morning. The cabbie, who managed to drive himself to police headquarters despite his injuries, received emergency treatment and is not believed to be in life-threatening…
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Zidane’s next move as France coach may reveal the wizard behind the curtain | Jonathan Wilson
Zinedine Zidane takes charge of France for the first time on Friday against Turkey in the Nations League, pairing one of football’s most inscrutable coaches with a squad often described as talented but hard to read. Despite winning three consecutive Champions Leagues with Real Madrid, an unmatched feat, and setting several records along the way,…