The Conservatives leapt on Labour's idea for third country migrant "returns hubs" as evidence that cancelling their controversial Rwanda plan was a mistake. Sky News
A former Labour MP who quit the party over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership has welcomed the landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman as a.. Sky News
After a dramatic weekend with ministers passing legislation to wrest control of British Steel from its Chinese owners, Labour's China policy is under the.. Sky News
Iran has reportedly deployed advanced anti-air and anti-ship missiles on strategic islands in the Persian Gulf.The move is seen as a direct threat to U.S. naval operations and its largest military base in the region.Military analysts warn the missiles could enable Iran to enforce a partial blockade. This escalation raises tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and challenges U.S. deterrence in the Gulf.
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The Royal Navy warship HMS Dauntless uses live rounds to take out an incoming drone from a distance, during an exercise used to prepare for a major deployment to Asia in the coming weeks. Armed Forces minister Luke Pollard says, โwe will defend ourselves, and will defend our alliesโ.
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The Armed Forces minister says the ยฃ2.2bn increase in defence spending is necessary in "these more insecure and dangerous times". Luke Pollard adds the money will be put towards "more advanced weaponry, directed energy weapons, more business going directly to UK firms and improving defence housing". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Armed Forces minister has said the responsibility to end the war in Ukraine "is solely on Putin", as Russia and Ukraine agree to a Black Sea ceasefire deal. Luke Pollard adds, "we will continue to support our friends in Ukraine to guarantee their freedom and sovereignty for as long as it takes". On the leaked White House Signal messages criticising Europe, Pollard says President Donald Trump is "right" to call on European countries to step up on defence spending. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Army veterans who served during the Northern Ireland Troubles have staged a protest in Whitehall. The group, many of whom are bikers, are appealing against the Labour government's plans to repeal the Legacy Act which could subject soldiers to potential prosecution decades on from the Troubles. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ground handling staff at Gatwick Airport have gone on strike over the Easter weekend, after rejecting a last-minute deal. The walkout by members of the Unite union raises concerns over delays and disruption for holidaymakers travelling through the airport.
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Calcutta HC overturned the dismissal of an RPF constable who allegedly praised a colleague for fatally shooting a senior officer during the 2018 Meghalaya.. IndiaTimes
A friend of Sofia Duarte, who is thought to have died in a fire caused by an e-bike, says her death could have been prevented. Alda Simoes has been calling for tougher regulations on e-bikes.
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