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‘Serious concern’ after MOD fails to disclose nearly 100m files to Afghan killings inquiry, court hears

Millions of new files discovered by MoD will not delay UK special forces Afghan killings inquiry, government insists

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Injunction blocking publication of ex-SAS soldier’s book on counter-terror op extended

MoD claims book by soldier known as Christian Craighead contains alleged breach of confidentiality contract

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Why making Americans bet with cash could protect people from gambling problems

Gambling has exploded in the United States. American casinos and sportsbooks earned US$79 billion in 2025, up nearly 20% from the $66.5 billion just two years earlier. That doesn’t include the enormous sums earned by prediction market companies, which are technically not considered gambling but instead help forecast future events.

The Conversation · Sep 24

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Algerian Police Seize Bibles as 12 Christians Arrested for Allegedly Holding Non-Muslim Gatherings

Special forces police reportedly arrested 12 Christians during a worship service at a humanitarian shelter near Oran, amid wider concerns over restrictions on Algeria's Christian community.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Rejected as 'too old' at 42, ex-Special Forces soldier built $8M company deal

After leaving a 22-year Army career that included Special Forces service, Jary Jackson expected his military experience to help him transition into civilian work. Instead, a veteran recruiter told him he was “too old at 42” and “unproven”. The rejection pushed Jackson towards entrepreneurship through acquisition. He eventually bought an…

The Times of India · Sep 10

British SAS and US Navy SEAL Veterans Accused of Training Russian Forces to Fight in Ukraine in Leaked Report

A leaked intelligence report alleges Western veterans, including former SAS personnel, trained Russian nationals at private camps in Bulgaria and Serbia, raising concerns amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Who is Col Anurag Upadhyay? Former Army special forces officer who chose military service after scoring 99th percentile in CAT

Colonel Anurag Upadhyay, a valiant former Special Forces member, is in urgent need of medical and technological expertise after suffering a life-altering stroke in August 2025, which led to locked-in syndrome and significant neurological impairments, including below-knee amputations. His family is appealing for specialists who can assist in his rehabilitation…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

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Niger coup attempt: 'Russians saved the day' analyst tells RFI

Niger’s military government has survived its most serious internal challenge since seizing power in 2023, after Russian paramilitaries helped loyalist forces crush last Saturday's attempted coup in the capital, Niamey. RFI spoke to an expert who explains how this episode has left General Abdourahamane Tiani’s junta weakened and more dependent…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31

US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

Polish special forces are training with US Green Berets in Germany on drone warfare tactics. The joint exercise incorporates lessons learned from Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. The training simulates moving through enemy lines and conducting drone strikes on key locations.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

AP Exclusive: US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

Members of the Polish special forces are taking part in an exercise that simulates moving through enemy lines and launching a drone strike on a key enemy location

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Independence Day 2026: President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards

India Independence Day 2026: President Droupadi Murmu approved seventy-eight gallantry awards for defence and police personnel. These prestigious awards included nine Kirti Chakras and nineteen Shaurya Chakras for bravery. Several personnel received these honors posthumously for their exceptional service and sacrifice. The President also approved eighty-nine Mention-in-Despatches for armed forces…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

US special forces ready to step up combat drills in Philippines and help deter aggression in Asia

A U.S. military official says American special operations forces are ready to step up warfighting-readiness exercises with counterparts in the Philippines and other countries in Asia

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Paul Watson Foundation’s anti-whaling ship seized and crew detained after whaling vessel’s distress call

Whaling ship Hvalur 9 requested assistance because they believed their safety was under threat from the protest vessel Bandero

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Netanyahu says Israel has ‘special forces’ ready if he is arrested abroad after Mamdani threat

Netanyahu said he would press ahead with a trip to New York after the city’s mayor urged the US government to arrest him for suspected war crimes

The Independent UK · Jul 30

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

Britain’s scandalous treatment of Afghan special forces who fought alongside UK laid bare in damning report

Hundreds of former commandos wrongly abandoned after the Taliban take-over, as first revealed by The Independent

We Got This Covered · Jul 28

When in New Mexico, man training with special forces unit was allegedly SAed by civilian contractor. Then he claims everyone laughed

“You’re not less of a man.”

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14

Soldiers 'dropped prisoners in Afghanistan from forklift for fun', inquiry told

A WOMAN who worked in the UK special forces (UKSF) was told soldiers dropped prisoners in Afghanistan from a forklift “for fun”, an inquiry has…

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Soldier ‘called Taliban-loving apologist’ after questioning special forces about Afghanistan raid, inquiry hears

Christopher Green said concerns had been raised at a relatively early stage that the ‘wrong people’ had been shot dead by the International Security Assistance Force

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Reason · Jul 7

Afghan Special Forces Veteran Died in ICE Custody After Officers Denied Him an Inhaler

The death certificate blames an adverse drug reaction and meth. His family calls that impossible.

Times Life · Jul 3

Five Breathing Exercises That Cut Anxiety and Stress in Under Three Minutes Each

Why Breath Controls the Panic SwitchAnxiety is not a thought problem. It is a body problem that thoughts make worse. When you perceive a threat, a deadline, a confrontation, a crowded metro, your sympathetic nervous system fires cortisol and adrenaline before your prefrontal cortex has processed a single word. The…

Evening Standard · Jun 12

Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ in charge of Britain’s defence

From Special Forces combat to desert marathons, the new Defence Secretary shows he is no stranger to a challenge.

The Economic Times · Jun 8

President Murmu confers 7 Kirti Chakras; IAF pilot, Gaganyatri Prasanth Nair among recipients

President Droupadi Murmu presented gallantry awards to defense personnel. Seven Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras, and 29 Shaurya Chakras were awarded. These honors recognize exceptional courage and dedication. Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair and Navy officers Lt Commander Dilna K and Lt Commander Roopa A were among the recipients. Prime…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 6

Turkey expands influence in Africa through military training

Turkey is expanding its military training programmes across Africa, with soldiers from Mali and Niger graduating from a special forces camp as Ankara seeks to deepen ties across the continent.

Dot Esports · Jun 2

Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition: How to pre-order, price, skins, and more benefits

Know here if the MW4 Vault Edition is worth your money.

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Afghan president voiced concern over civilians killed by SAS troops, inquiry told

Newly released evidence from inquiry into 80 deaths shows Afghan partner forces no longer willing to work alongside British by 2011

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