Nine dead as Russia bombards Ukraine with more than 500 drones and missiles The wave of attacks wounded dozens more and damaged energy and transport infrastructure, President Zelensky said Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Romania and Poland scramble jets after Putin’s forces pound western Ukraine Explosions heard as Russia targets western Ukrainian cities of Lviv and Ternopil The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Two dead as horror floods cause mudslide in Italy and turn roads into rivers The bodies of two people were found on Tuesday after they were declared missing amid heavy rainfall The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
As Russia strikes Europe again, when will this hybrid war with Nato turn physical? ANALYSIS: As Russia provokes Europe with drones, jets, and strikes on tankers, and is the prime suspect in the bombing of a Polish train, it is becoming increasingly likely that Nato will have to act, warns world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Russian spies blamed for sabotage of key railway line in Poland as Vladimir Putin tests Nato ‘This is the first act of sabotage of this scale on Polish tracks since the end of World War II,’ says Lukasz Wojdyga, director of the Centre for Strategic Studies at Warsaw’s Enterprise Institute Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025
Did Russia just attack Nato? Romanian villages evacuated after tanker strike on Danube River The strike on the Turkish-flagged vessel on the Danube is the latest drone attack to batter Ukraine’s Odesa region The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
MoD identifies possible UK sites for making explosives and ammunition Disused refineries and chemical plants considered as part of a multibillion-pound investment in defence The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Is Europe's mega defence project FCAS in danger of failing over Germany-France disagreements? The project launched in 2017 and with a price tag of at least €100 billion, aims to strengthen European defence and will include new fighter aircraft supported by interconnected drones. Euronews · Nov 17, 2025
How would a ‘drone wall’ help stop incursions into European airspace? Violations of national airspace by drones are on the rise in Europe. When European leaders discussed these events at a meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, in October 2025, they responded by announcing plans for a defensive “drone wall”. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
UK downplays reports it has stopped sharing intelligence with US regarding narco-traffickers Yvette Cooper makes first public comments by minister over issue linked to bombing campaign in Caribbean The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
Healey: Aircraft carrier under Nato command can be ready for UK use in five days The Defence Secretary visited HMS Prince of Wales, which is anchored off Naples. Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025
EU countries should have 'multiple' security guarantees beyond Article 5, Kubilius says The European Union has its own mutual defence clause but it is seen as weaker than NATO's Article 5. The EU Commissioner for Defence appears to want to change that as the US military reconsiders its footprint in Europe. Euronews · Nov 17, 2025
Foreign state services behind Polish rail sabotage, says minister – as it happened Security services minister Tomasz Siemoniak says explosion was not the work of ‘a gang of metal thieves’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
British aircraft carrier to be placed under direct Nato command, Healey says The Royal Navy aircraft carrier and its advanced fighter jets are committed to Nato exercise in the Mediterranean, Defence Secretary John Healey said. Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025
Euronews · Nov 16, 2025 NATO raises alarm as Russia finalises nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile Russia has completed its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, which NATO sees as a major threat due to its unlimited range and high manoeuvrability.
International Business Times UK · Nov 15, 2025 Donald Trump Cabinet 'Bolted' to Secret Bunkers Amid Vladimir Putin 'Doomsday' Threats Tensions explode as Putin's nuclear threats spark panic. Experts warn America is facing a nuclear doomsday scenario as Trump demands U.S. testing. Learn how many lives are at risk and the true scope of the global crisis.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025 How to fight in ‘hell’: Ukraine veterans say Nato not ready for war with Russia SPECIAL DISPATCH: Frontline medics and soldiers near Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine tell world affairs editor Sam Kiley how Nato is far from ready for war with Russia – and is training for a bygone era
Euronews · Nov 14, 2025 Germany to buy €150m of weapons for Ukraine through PURL, Pistorius says PURL was launched in July and came following criticism from the White House that Europe needed to shoulder more of the responsibility for Ukraine's security.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 As NATO pushes for faster innovation, drones flood a test battlefield in Greece Greece has showcased a wide range of domestically developed drones and counter-drone tools during a military exercise that highlighted a NATO-wide push to modernize the armed forces and lean on startup driven innovation
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 How Germany is leaving Britain’s flag-loving patriots behind as it prepares for war with Russia COMMENT: The UK is being left behind as Germany and other allies in Europe ramp up military service to tackle greatest threat to its democratic way of life since 1945, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Benzinga · Nov 14, 2025 AIRO Looks To Accelerate Combat Drone Output With New European Partner AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRO) announced on Friday that its subsidiary AIRO Drone, LLC, and Nord-Drone LLC, through its affiliate Nord Drone Group, LLC, have signed a definitive agreement to form a new joint venture, AIRO Nord-Drone LLC.
International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025 Who is Rob Jetten? Quick Facts on Netherland's New Prime Minister, the Eco-Technocrat Who Just Redefined Dutch Power Discover Rob Jetten, Netherlands' youngest and first gay PM, whose D66 triumph on 29 October 2025 blends green policies, EU ties, and immigration smarts.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 Serbia secretly agreed deal with Jared Kushner firm to develop protected Belgrade site Government established joint venture with Trump’s son-in-law in February 2024 to build hotel, apartments and museum complex
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2025 Kyiv’s European allies debate ways of keeping the cash flowing to Ukraine but the picture on the battlefield is grim The EU is considering a range of options as it tries to work out how to continue to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. There are three mechanisms presently under consideration. One is using Russia’s frozen assets to back a loan of €140 billion (£124 billion). Another is borrowing the money…
Euronews · Nov 13, 2025 Germany inches closer to bringing back mandatory military service The newly negotiated compromise, released on Thursday, makes the registration and medical screening of all males over 18 mandatory. A questionnaire will also become compulsory where each applicant must detail their willingness to serve.