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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain's conscription threat explained as US says 'all options on table' for army draft

The article discusses the debate in Britain about reintroducing conscription amidst growing concerns about U.S. military draft options as hinted by the White House.

Mar 10 • 13:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Barron Trump's 'best skill' has people in stitches as he's barred from US army

Barron Trump is being mocked online over his 'best skill' following reports he is likely barred from serving in the US military due to a medical condition.

Mar 10 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Loving' army veteran, 82, died after being pushed into road in random attack

An 82-year-old army veteran named Allen Karam Chand died following a random attack at a bus stop in Birmingham, leading to a manslaughter plea from the assailant.

Mar 9 • 18:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Four young soldiers die of gunshot wounds at Army barracks yet nobody is charged

A six-year investigation into the deaths of four young soldiers at Deepcut Barracks has concluded without any charges being filed due to insufficient evidence.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘The memories stay behind’: hundreds of thousands flee the Israeli bombs in Beirut

In Beirut, over 500,000 residents became homeless due to displacement orders issued by the Israeli army amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 6 • 17:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The common health issues that meant you couldn't join the Army - until recently

The UK military has overturned a ban on recruits with asthma and severe acne to address declining recruitment rates.

Mar 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All the medical conditions that mean you won't get drafted into the Army

This article discusses medical conditions that can exempt individuals from conscription, linking it to current global military tensions.

Mar 5 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Pentagon releases names of final two soldiers of six killed in Kuwait

The Pentagon has identified the last two soldiers killed in a drone strike in Kuwait, bringing the total to six casualties as investigations into the incident are underway.

Mar 5 • 02:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Russia preparing for WW3 as Putin ally claims British army will be 'destroyed'

Russia is conducting tests of its emergency warning sirens amid threats to the British army from state TV representatives, raising concerns about potential escalation of conflict.

Mar 4 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Soldier killed in Iran drone strike was 'days away' from returning to young kids

A soldier killed in an Iranian drone strike was close to returning home to her family.

Mar 4 • 01:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Barron Trump BARRED from army conscription with unusual medical exemption amid Iran war

Barron Trump faces potential exemption from military service due to medical reasons amidst calls for his family to serve amid rising tensions with Iran.

Mar 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I'm homeless in Dubai after wrongful arrest - I'll die on streets after being banned from leaving

John Murphy, a British Army veteran wrongfully imprisoned in Dubai, is now homeless and unable to leave the UAE despite being acquitted of charges nearly a decade ago.

Feb 28 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

World Cup ex-pat army heading to the US to follow England this summer

Numerous England fans from around the world are traveling to the US this summer to support their team at the World Cup.

Feb 28 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Legal challenge over plan to use East Sussex army camp as asylum housing dismissed

A legal challenge by a residents' group against the housing of asylum seekers at an East Sussex army camp has been dismissed by the High Court.

Feb 27 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Robot army delivers Just Eat takeaways across 'tech savvy' UK city for first-ever time

Starship Technologies and Just Eat have launched a robot delivery service for takeaways in Sunderland, marking a significant technological milestone in the UK.

Feb 25 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Warning of 'disaster in the making' in town set to house hundreds of asylum seekers

Campaigners in Crowborough, East Sussex, are pursuing a judicial review against the government's decision to convert an army training center into accommodation for hundreds of asylum seekers, expressing significant concern about the implications of such measures.

Feb 23 • 18:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Prince William pays tribute to army medic found dead in barracks

Prince William expressed his condolences for the death of Cpl Lucy Wilde, a young army medic whose body was discovered in her barracks.

Feb 22 • 18:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Healey: I want to be the minister who sends British soldiers to Ukraine

British politician Healey expresses a desire to be the minister responsible for deploying UK troops to Ukraine.

Feb 22 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Prince William pays tribute to TikToker army medic following her death aged 25

Prince William expressed his sadness over the death of Corporal Lucy Wilde, a 25-year-old army medic and TikTok star, who was found dead at her barracks in Wiltshire.

Feb 22 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince William issues statement as army medic, 25, found dead – 'Immense sadness'

Prince William expressed profound sadness over the passing of army medic Corporal Lucy Wilde, who was found dead at the age of 25.

Feb 22 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Army veteran sues federal government after ICE detains him for three days

An army veteran has filed a lawsuit against the federal government after being unjustly detained by ICE agents for three days without access to legal counsel or information regarding his detention.

Feb 19 • 23:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The US Army is ready to attack Iran as early as Saturday. What decision will Donald Trump make?

Donald Trump was informed that the US Army is prepared for a potential strike on Iran this Saturday, although it is likely that action won't occur before the end of the week.

Feb 19 • 05:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Britain, Canada, and the EU condemn the 'war crimes' in Sudan

The EU, Britain, and Canada condemned the potential war crimes and crimes against humanity occurring in Sudan amid the ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary groups.

Feb 18 • 19:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

American Writer: The British Army is Falling to Worrying Levels

An American analysis reveals that the British military has reached alarming levels of decline, reducing its capacity to engage in major wars.

Feb 17 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Army medic found dead in barracks next to her barking puppy

A young Army medic known for her social media presence was tragically found dead in her barracks alongside her puppy, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of her death.

Feb 14 • 12:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man who researched Lee Rigby before trying to decapitate army officer jailed for life

Anthony Esan has been sentenced to life imprisonment after attacking Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton, influenced by online research on military assaults.

Feb 13 • 12:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Man who tried to kill uniformed army officer in knife attack sentenced

Anthony Esan has been sentenced to life with a minimum of seven years for the attempted murder of an army officer in a knife attack, which the officer compared to the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby.

Feb 12 • 10:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

We Are Weakening and the Enemy Is Noticing! What Is the Former Head of the British Army Warning About?

Former British Army Chief Nick Carter warns that the UK is suffering significant military cutbacks, weakening its armed forces while adversaries take note of this decline.

Feb 11 • 10:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Norway defence chief says Russia could invade to protect nuclear assets

Norway's army chief warns that a future Russian invasion to secure its nuclear assets cannot be ruled out.

Feb 10 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Army officer's wife helped save him in 'Lee Rigby-style' attack outside barracks

An Army officer's wife played a heroic role in saving her husband from a brutal stabbing attack reminiscent of the Lee Rigby murder incident.

Feb 9 • 20:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK's 'unsung army' of full-time unpaid carers needs more support, report says

A report highlights the need for better support for over 1 million full-time unpaid carers in the UK, many of whom are from lower-income backgrounds and unable to work due to their caregiving responsibilities.

Feb 8 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Italian investigated over claims he paid to shoot people during siege of Sarajevo

An 80-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly paying members of the Bosnian Serb army to shoot civilians during the siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s.

Feb 5 • 16:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Australia vows to repair ‘distressing’ damage to war graves in Gaza bulldozed by Israeli army

The Australian government pledges to restore war graves for Australian soldiers in Gaza that were damaged by Israeli military actions, acknowledging that access to the cemetery may be delayed due to ongoing conflict.

Feb 5 • 00:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Army officer reveals unique training plan for historic North Pole solo ski

Ex-Army officer Harpreet Chandi MBE is preparing to become the first woman to ski solo and unsupported to the North Pole by implementing an extreme training regimen that includes dragging tires in Derby.

Feb 3 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Valentine's school shooting plan of army cadet rejected by girl, court told

A 19-year-old army cadet planned a school shooting after being rejected by a 16-year-old girl, according to court testimonies, which revealed disturbing online activities and stalking behavior.

Feb 3 • 15:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

How many fighters do the Baloch have, and what strategy is the BLA adopting against the PAK army?

The article discusses the ongoing separatist movement in Balochistan, led by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which is engaged in guerrilla warfare against the Pakistani army, while being labeled a terrorist organization by countries like Pakistan, the US, and the UK.

Feb 2 • 04:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ex-British army chief calls on ministers to back MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans

A former British military chief is urging the government to allow cheaper testing of MDMA as a treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD.

Feb 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

UK to list 65-year-olds as reservists amid Russia threat claims

The UK government plans to extend the call-up age for reservists to 65 to prepare the army for a potential conflict with Russia, allowing veterans to support regular forces.

Jan 15 • 15:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Behind the meeting of Nawrocki with the Polish community: 'Security had to intervene multiple times'

Karol Nawrocki's official visit to the UK included a meeting with the Polish community at the National Army Museum in London, highlighting issues of security and economic cooperation discussed with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Jan 13 • 16:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Army veteran jailed for petrol bomb attack on Scottish police station

A British Army veteran has been sentenced for a petrol bomb attack on a police station in Scotland, resulting from his struggles with PTSD after military service.

Jan 13 • 12:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Greenland's elite 'dog sled army' who shoot polar bears and guard country in perilous -55C

Elite Danish forces patrol Greenland using dog sleds to combat threats in extreme Arctic conditions, highlighted by rising global tensions.

Jan 13 • 10:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Syrian army orders Aleppo evacuations amid fighting with Kurdish forces

The Syrian army has ordered evacuations in Aleppo as fighting with Kurdish forces continues for a third day, escalating tensions between the Syrian government and US-backed Kurdish authorities.

Jan 8 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

France and the United Kingdom attack a Daesh weapons warehouse in Syria

The French Army confirmed airstrikes carried out in coordination with the United Kingdom against Daesh positions in Syria, emphasizing the importance of preventing the resurgence of ISIS for regional security.

Jan 4 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Nicolas Maduro captured: New pictures show operation from air strikes to shackles

Newly released photos from the operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro depict a chaotic 24-hour raid carried out by the US Army.

Jan 4 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Trump hits Venezuela: 7 things we know as US forces capture Nicolas Maduro

The article discusses the US Army's successful raid in Caracas, Venezuela, leading to the capture of Nicolas Maduro and indictments against him and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Jan 3 • 14:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

UK to analyse black box from Libya plane crash that killed army chief

Libya has confirmed that the UK will analyze the black box from a recent plane crash in Turkey that resulted in the deaths of a senior military delegation, including General Mohammed al-Haddad.

Jan 2 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

London will analyze the black box after the crash of a Libyan plane, according to Tripoli

The UK has agreed to analyze the black box from a Libyan military plane that crashed in Turkey, resulting in eight fatalities, including the head of the Libyan army staff.

Jan 1 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

China launches live-fire drills encircling Taiwan

China has initiated live-fire military exercises around Taiwan, aimed as a warning to separatist forces and foreign interference.

Dec 29 • 03:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The UK and Germany are procuring advanced artillery for 70 million dollars

The UK and Germany have signed a joint $70 million procurement contract for advanced artillery systems, which will provide the British Army with an early demonstrator of the RCH 155 system and two testing units in Germany.

Dec 28 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Army secures new artillery that can hit targets while moving 100km/h

The UK army has acquired the RCH 155 artillery, capable of firing eight rounds per minute while mounted on a BOXER vehicle and moving at speeds of up to 100 km/h, following a £52 million deal with Germany.

Dec 28 • 00:01 UTC

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