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UK faces hard choices over military spending: analysts

LONDON - The shock resignations of two UK defence ministers has thrown British military resources into the spotlight, after they slammed upcoming spending plans for falling short and lacking innovation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12

The slow death of Pokrovsk

An 18-month battle, now in its endgame, has left the strategically important Ukrainian city in ruins

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

Raccoon on the loose spotted in Cornwall garden

Latest animal escapade comes after escaped baby flamingo from wildlife park in the county was found living in France

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

‘Wagner is victim of its own brand name’: How much of a threat does mercenary group pose in Belarus?

Any attempt to breach Ukraine’s northern border would make no logistical sense, experts tell The Independent

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

‘Wagner is victim of its own brand name’: How much of a threat does mercenary group pose in Belarus?

Any attempt to breach Ukraine’s northern border would make no logistical sense, experts tell The Independent

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

How the Boston Marathon bombings changed Twitter, media and how we process tragedy

In the aftermath of the explosions, Americans were glued to their screens, waiting for the chaos to unfurl into a narrative. Ten years later, we still process tragedies in similar ways.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2023

‘Our weapons are computers’: Ukrainian coders aim to gain battlefield edge

Delta software developed to help collect and disseminate information about enemy’s movements

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022

War in Ukraine hinges on who gets more rockets and shells first

The potential addition of Patriot missile defense batteries to Ukraine’s arsenal comes as Kyiv and Moscow both face a critical question with the war in its 10th month: Can they secure enough missiles and artillery through winter to prevail?

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

What it's like when your grandad is Bez - Happy Monday, writer, underwear model

The legendary vibesman on his new book, losing a friend and how he hates talking about himself

Manchester Evening News · Nov 5, 2022

Analysis-Looming battle in Donbas to shape course of Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia is beefing up its forces for a new assault on Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, setting the stage for a protracted battle that is certain to inflict heavy losses on both sides as the Russians try to encircle Ukraine's fighters, analysts said.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022