Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:47:54 GMT
The Army needs to become "10 times more lethal" to face a "new era of threats", defence secretary says.
Britain's defence review has grand ambition. Now it needs the money
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:04:59 GMT
The review was asked to keep to a target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. It's clear more will be needed for full implementation.
Mount Etna erupts sending large plumes of ash and smoke into sky
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:45:08 GMT
The full scale of the eruption is currently unclear and disruption appears to be minimal.
UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:15:33 GMT
Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.
How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:49:20 GMT
On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.
New search in Portugal in Madeleine McCann case
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:24:47 GMT
German police will launch a new search this week in the holiday town where she went missing in 2007.
Young driver detained for causing police pile-up during first date
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:41:22 GMT
Mazyar Azarbonyad is detained for 14 months for causing the crash which injured seven officers.
Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:44:56 GMT
The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.
Gangland shooting in Spanish bar captured on CCTV
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:44:11 GMT
The CCTV shows Ross Monaghan's final moments in a bar in Fuengirola after Eddie Lyons Jnr was gunned down outside.
Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:57:04 GMT
The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.
