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Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms

Britain is reportedly ramping up its production of missiles in the UK to ensure that it is no longer reliant on the United States. BAE Systems, the UK defence company, is looking to surge...

RAF intercepts Russian jets to defend NATO airspace in WW3 near-miss

British fighter jets were deployed twice within just 48 hours in response to flights by Russian military aircraft near NATO borders, casting doubt on Moscow’s claims of an Easter ceasefire. Two RAF...

'The assisted dying Bill is alive and kicking — and stronger than ever'

MPs are due to debate the landmark legislation once more on May 16 (Image: Getty)The coming week was due to be another momentous one for assisted dying campaigners. It will now instead be a period of...

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages3 hours agoParham GhobadiBBC PersianEPAAs Iran and the United States prepare to hold a second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in...

The massive African country that's just adopted a new official language

Africa’s sixth-biggest country, Niger, has taken a bold step to distance itself from its troubled past by adopting a new official language. For over 60 years, France controlled the country as part...

Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi attack

Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi attack32 minutes agoAlys DaviesBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Prison Service will conduct a snap review into whether protective body armour should be...

Russia economy rare boost as ruble exchange rate spikes - but Trump's tariffs hurt

The Russia Ruble has strengthened a staggering 38% versus the dollar since the beginning of the year. Standing at 82.3 to the US dollar on Wednesday, the currency is the best-performing in the world...

EU member hopeful sides with Putin in major act of Brussels defiance

The president of Serbia remains steadfast in his plans to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade next month, despite EU officials warning him against it. Populist president Aleksandar Vucic plans to...

Fury as Keir Starmer's EU net zero surrender makes mockery of Britain's Brexit freedoms

Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that his plan to join an EU net zero scheme “undermines” Britain’s Brexit freedoms. The UK could link its own carbon credits scheme to Brussels’ system as...

British soldiers take down swarms of drones with new invisible weapon

British soldiers have used a UK-developed invisible radio wave weapon to defeat "drone swarms" in what officials described as the largest counter-drone trial of its kind. The experimental weapon –...

Victory for Brexit Britain as Macron caves in over fishing row in huge UK defence boost

Emmanuel Macron has reportedly dropped demands for a post-Brexit security deal to be linked to fishing rights in a boost for UK defence firms. The French President is said to have been told by some...

Weather maps turn orange as 20C+ Iberian heat bomb blasts UK - see your area

Live weather maps have revealed the possibility of a 20C Iberian heat bomb swirling over the UK in the coming weeks. The latest Netweather forecast shows a hot weather front pushing upwards from...

Keir Starmer’s net zero surrender to EU ‘will raise bills for millions’

Sir Keir Starmer wants to sign Britain up to a European Union net zero scheme in a move that risks ramping up energy bills for millions of cash-strapped families. The Prime Minister is poised to use...

Brits returning from Europe could face fines up to £5k for carrying these 13 items

If you were planning on bringing back some delicious French cheeses or Spanish hams back from your Easter weekend away, this may come as some pretty bad news.Whether you're travelling by rail, air,...

French prison attacks are 'terrorism' says justice minister

French prison attacks are 'terrorism' says justice minister1 day agoIan Aikman & Jessica RawnsleyBBC NewsGetty ImagesFrance's Justice Minister said the government would not give in to "acts of...

UK holidaymakers face £5,000 fine for buying cheese in France after rule change

UK holidaymakers are being warned they face a fine of up to £5,000 if they buy cheese in France, yoghurt in Greece or various meats in any EU country and bring them back to the UK.With summer...

JD Vance 'love bombing' UK and Europe to distract from 'questionable' policies

US Vice President JD Vance has launched a charm offensive aimed at the UK and Europe, marking a significant shift in his previously hostile stance towards transatlantic allies. Vance has begun to...

UK puts ban on EU travellers to stop spread of foot-and-mouth disease

The UK has introduced a specific ban on travellers from Europe to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. It comes amid a rise of the highly-contagious disease across the continent, with some...

Angela Rayner's workers' rights overhaul faces major change in Lords

A peer has made a bid to block a so-called "banter ban" in Labour's workers' rights overhaul. Lord Young, the founder of the Free Speech Union, has tabled a series of amendments to the draft...

French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks

French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks2 hours agoIan AikmanBBC NewsGetty ImagesVehicles were set alight outside several French prisons, and one jail was hit by gunfire from an automatic...